Changes in the Leadership Team of F-Secure Corporation

F-Secure has reorganized its global operating model and personnel to align with the strategic priorities and financial targets of the company. As a result of that process, the following Leadership Team appointments will be made as of 1 January 2024:

Mikko Kestilä (born 1967, M.S. in electrical engineering), has been appointed Senior Vice President, Services and member of the F-Secure Leadership Team. He will report to Timo Laaksonen, President and CEO of F-Secure Corporation. Kestilä has been working at F-Secure since 2016, and most recently he has held the position of Vice President, Delivery and Success Services within the Commercial organization. Kestilä is based in Helsinki, Finland.

Firas Azmeh (born 1969, MBA), currently Chief Commercial Officer will assume a new position as Chief Revenue Officer while continuing as a member of the Leadership Team. Azmeh joined F-Secure in June 2023 following the acquisition of Lookout Life. He will continue to report to the President and CEO Timo Laaksonen. Azmeh is based in San Francisco, CA.

“I am delighted to welcome Mikko back to the F-Secure Leadership Team and I extend my warm congratulations on his new role. Mikko currently runs Delivery and Success Services within F-Secure’s Commercial team, and this new role increases in importance as we enhance the scope and delivery models of our partner and customer facing services. Mikko has broad experience and an excellent track record of business development throughout his time with F-Secure, and I look forward to his valuable contribution to the next chapter of F-Secure’s strategic journey.

Following Firas’ role change, all regional directors in our global Partner Sales as well as Direct Business will report directly to him. Since joining the company in June 2023, Firas has had an essential role in the integration of Lookout Life as well in adjusting F-Secure's strategic focus. F-Secure’s continued global growth make this a critical role for the organization.” says Timo Laaksonen, President & CEO of F-Secure.

Following the aforementioned changes, the members of the Leadership Team are:

Timo Laaksonen, President & Chief Executive Officer
Sari Somerkallio, Chief Financial Officer
TL Viswanathan, Chief Product Business Officer
Toby White, Chief Technology Officer
Firas Azmeh, Chief Revenue Officer
Richard Larcombe, Chief Marketing Officer
Kitta Virtavuo, Chief People Officer
Mikko Kestilä, Senior Vice President, Services
Antero Norkio, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development

For further information, please contact:
Kitta Virtavuo, Chief People Officer
tel. +358 40 7577881
investor.relations@f-secure.com

F-Secure in brief
F-Secure is Finland headquartered and globally operating consumer cyber security company. F-Secure offers award-winning security and privacy products and services that make every digital moment more secure, for everyone. F-Secure operates in over 100 countries, has ~200 Service Provider partners and is the global leader providing security through Communication Service Providers. F-Secure Corporation is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. Read more: www.f-secure.com.