Forenom Group Appoints Jussi Saarinen as New CEO
Forenom Group, the leading corporate housing provider in Northern Europe, appoints a new Chief Executive Officer. This strategic move is part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing the company’s competitiveness and steering it toward the next phase of development.
Jussi Saarinen, Forenom’s current COO, will become CEO from November 2023. Saarinen brings extensive experience as he has been an integral part of Forenom since 2009, contributing significantly to the operational and commercial management of the company. Johannes Kangas, who has been the CEO since 2001, will continue in a full-time role, focusing on spearheading significant projects for the company.
Since 2016, Forenom has tripled sales and evolved into one of the largest companies on a European scale. The company specializes in providing housing and accommodation solutions for corporate employees in key cities across the Nordic countries and Northern Europe.
“We are renewing this entrepreneurial and ambitious company for its next development phase. Jussi Saarinen is the best possible choice to continue Johannes Kangas’ excellent work as the company’s CEO,” says Forenom’s Chairman of the Board of Directors.
‘’Johannes’ remarkable and committed leadership has positioned Forenom as the growth company we are today. Forenom is a strong company and a pioneer in our industry, and I am eager to take our operations to the next level together with our people, the best experts in Europe”, new CEO Jussi Saarinen reflects on the transition.
“It has been a great honor and pleasure to lead Forenom for over 20 years. Our dedication to solving corporate housing challenges and driving growth for the future continues. Now we are focusing on giving Jussi full support in the new role”, says Johannes Kangas, who will assume the role of Senior Advisor.
Forenom is today one of the top serviced apartments brands in Europe with 9000 units in the Nordic countries and project accommodation operations in Central Europe. Company aims to grow to be the No. 1 long-stay provider in Europe by 2025.
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