Combining deep expertise with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, our executive team work together to drive innovation, support customer success, and guide the company’s future.
Beyond work, they are passionate about family, new experiences, and making a positive impact. Get to know the people leading Cimcorp’s success and helping shape the future of automation.
Veli-Matti Hakala, CEO
Pioneering automation innovation
As the CEO of Cimcorp Group, Veli-Matti Hakala combines a strategic focus on data-driven decision-making with a friendly and approachable leadership style.
ROLE A seasoned intralogistics professional, he blends customer-focused strategies with modern techniques to tackle global challenges. His extensive career has transformed customer projects with forward-thinking solutions — both within Cimcorp and across other global companies.
LEISURE In his personal life, Veli-Matti loves outdoor adventures, particularly fly fishing and skiing with his family during the winter months.
Championing a unified vision
As CFO and Deputy CEO of Cimcorp Group, Tommi oversees Cimcorp’s finance, risk management, legal, HR, Property and IT departments, focusing on enhancing corporate-level processes.
ROLE As Deputy CEO, he plays a key role in driving the company’s overall strategic direction. His expertise has been instrumental in internal reporting, supporting subsidiaries, and driving efficient practices across the company. Tommi is a firm believer in the unified “One Cimcorp” spirit.
LEISURE In his free time, Tommi enjoys outdoor activities with his family and is deeply involved in his children’s hobbies, fostering a balance between professional and personal commitments.
Driven by customer focus
Kai leads global sales at Cimcorp Group, with responsibility for the tire and warehouse & distribution industries, as well as business development.
ROLE With extensive experience across engineering, project management, and sales, Kai emphasizes a customer-oriented approach and the importance of listening to client needs. His broad understanding of Cimcorp’s functions has been pivotal in driving growth and success.
LEISURE Beyond work, Kai is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hunting and fishing. Whether it’s casting a line in open waters or venturing out on frozen seas, nature fuels his passion for adventure.
Building a strong global brand
Maarit leads Cimcorp Group’s global brand, marketing and communications. With a clear focus on shared goals, she helps strengthen Cimcorp’s global presence and support business growth.
ROLE Her focus on clarity and practical collaboration helps her team deliver effective global marketing and communications. Maarit values teamwork and turning ideas into results.
LEISURE Outside work, Maarit enjoys walking in the forest and exploring new destinations. During the summer, boating on the sea is her favourite way to unwind.
Empowering people for success
As VP of Operations, Anne draws on three decades of experience in global project management and leadership to strengthen Cimcorp’s global operations.
ROLE Her dedication to innovation, customer success, and automation excellence drives Cimcorp’s operations. A people-first leader, Anne is passionate about fostering collaboration and delivering exceptional results.
LEISURE Outside work, Anne enjoys horseback riding and finding inspiration through art.
Ensuring service reliability
Ilpo oversees Cimcorp Group’s Success Services, which include uptime and upgrade services, lifecycle consulting, and certified spare parts.
ROLE Drawing on years of experience across various roles, Ilpo ensures smooth operations for customers and maximizes the productivity of automation solutions. His leadership focuses on reliability and efficiency to help clients succeed.
LEISURE Ilpo’s downtime is spent at his family’s lakeside cottage, where he enjoys the unique activities, each season brings. From summer swims to winter hikes, he cherishes the ever-changing beauty of nature.
Transforming complexity into solutions
Jarno leads Cimcorp Group’s Solutions & Technology division, drawing on over two decades of experience in solution management, sales, and software development.
ROLE His focus is on creating innovative, customer-centric automation solutions while simplifying complex systems into actionable strategies.
LEISURE In his free time, Jarno enjoys spending time with his family at their 100-year-old seaside log house, immersing himself in history and maritime activities. He stays active through padel, skiing, and his love for reading fuels his curiosity and drive for continuous learning.
Global strength. Local commitment.
Cimcorp is part of Murata Machinery Ltd. Together, Muratec, Cimcorp and AGVE form a strong global logistics automation network with more than 35,000 installations worldwide.
Since 2014, we have delivered projects globally by combining the agility and close collaboration of specialist teams with the resources and stability of a global industrial group. Our systems operate in more than 40 countries, while our way of working is practical and close to the people who rely on our systems.
For customers, this brings wider technology capabilities, international resources and long-term stability. At the same time, Cimcorp teams remain close to each customer, with direct collaboration and practical support throughout the automation lifecycle.
90+
years of automation expertise with the muratEC group
8.9k
specialists in a global team together with the muratEC group
€3.6B
revenue in 2025 as a part of the muratEC group
35k+
INSTALLATIONS
WORLDWIDE