Mervi Ryynänen appointed CEO of Observis, begins 7 September
The Finnish producer of CBRNe situational awareness solutions, Observis, has announced that Mervi Ryynänen will join the company as CEO on 7 September 2026.
In a press release published on their website 13 August, Observis wrote that Mervi Ryynänen "brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience in business development, commercial growth and technology-driven business". The company said that her appointment their Observis’ next phase of growth and ambition to further strengthen its international business.
The founders will continue in active roles within the company, with Tommi Kainulainen, who has served as CEO since the establishment of Observis, focussing fully on expanding Observis’ business in the Middle East and Africa and will lead the local Observis MEA company; Heikki Isotalus will continue as COO and Ville Kanerva as CTO.
Observis' chairman of the board, Tarmo Karhapää, said: "Mervi brings extensive experience in leading international growth, entering new markets and building long-term customer relationships. She also has a strong track record of turning complex technologies into practical solutions that create measurable value for customers. We are confident that her leadership and experience will help Observis accelerate its international growth and achieve its strategic ambitions."
On her part, Mervi Ryynänen said: "What impressed me most about Observis was not only the technology, but what the company has built over the years: deep expertise, trusted customer relationships and a strong reputation for helping customers solve some of the most demanding safety and security challenges. That combination of expertise, purpose and trust creates a strong foundation for the future. I look forward to working with our talented team, together with our customers, partners and Board, to build the next phase of Observis’ international growth."
