Ville Hemmilä appointed as new CEO for Fellowmind
Fellowmind is delighted to announce the appointment of Ville Hemmilä as the new Chief Executive Officer of Fellowmind as of February 1st 2025.
Ville has been with Fellowmind for 18 years, holding various leadership roles, including most recently the position of Regional Director for Finland and Poland. His extensive experience in driving technological innovation along with his strategic vision will lead Fellowmind into its next phase of growth journey. Ville will succeed Ernst-Jan Stigter. We thank Ernst-Jan for his leadership and dedication that have been instrumental to our success.
Theo Rinsema, Fellowmind's Board Chair said, "With a proven track record and extensive experience in our business, Ville Hemmilä is uniquely positioned to lead Fellowmind into its next chapter of growth and innovation. Ville’s journey with Fellowmind began in 2007 as a project manager, and he has since advanced through various roles within the organization. This progression not only highlights his talent and commitment but also serves as a testament to his deep understanding of our company’s culture, values, and goals.”
I am grateful to the Board for their confidence in me. Having worked my way up in this company in various roles and functions throughout the past 18 years, I am not your typical corporate leader. Our vision of creating ‘Connected Companies’ that help breaks up silos, bring scalability, and drive innovation, insight, and competitive advantage through a single platform is now a reality for our customers. With the infusion of AI into our customers' business processes, we can further help our customers take the leap in their growth journeys and performance. I am proud to work alongside our 2,200 talented Fellows across Europe, and I am looking forward to years of continued growth, innovation, and customer success.
Fellowmind is built on a strong people-centric vision that attracts and retains Fellows, customers, and potential ICT-services companies that fit with the strategic focus and culture. Over the past years, the company has grown rapidly, with many companies joining the platform. It is well underway in integrating its business to guide organizations on their way to becoming a more connected company.
Fellowmind’s rapid growth journey is built on a strong foundation of ‘trust’ and an inspiring ‘Connected Company’ vision. With the appointment of Ville Hemmilä as CEO, Fellowmind is well-positioned to continue on this journey, drive innovation and growth, and deliver on its people-centric vision
About Fellowmind
As a leading Microsoft partner - part of the top 1% in the Microsoft Inner Circle - Fellowmind leverages state-of-the-art Microsoft technologies to accelerate their customers' digital transformation journey. Fellowmind operates in 40 locations across the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Poland, and Sweden. The company serves customers in various sectors, including manufacturing, automotive, financial services, public sector, healthcare, and retail. In 2023, Fellowmind achieved a turnover of EUR 360 million and employs over 2,000 people.