Helsinki, 17.11.2022

The IT and business consulting services company CGI has appointed Arto Kuusinen as a Vice President, Business Engineering in Finland, Baltics and Poland. Kuusinen will be responsible for the arrangements and top management consulting of transformation projects for large organisations.

"Arto is one of Finland's most experienced and internationally recognized specialist in transformational projects. He has strong experience in implementing large global change programs. With Arto's abilities, we will strengthen our ability to support our large clients in the successful implementation of their demanding projects," says Petri Imberg, Head of Business Engineering, CGI Finland, Baltics and Poland.

Success in transformation projects is vital for international corporations

"Transformation projects are significant investments for organizations – those are typically investments of tens or hundreds of millions of euros. To lead and execute such projects, the selection of strategic partners forms one of the most critical factors for organisations. CGI's reputation in Finland as a market leader, but also as a strong global player, stands out from many other service providers," describes Arto Kuusinen.

"In order to maintain competitiveness in rapidly developing market, companies ability to react to changes and ability to renew itself via innovativeness is crucial, among training and engagement of personnel. The ability to utilize and build ecosystems, to develop new technology- and data-driven business models, and to network with various actors become essential for the success of change projects. I know very well how challenging are the transformation that cut across the organization. Through my experience, I guide our clients in their successful transformation and significant improvement of competitiveness," describes Kuusinen.

Arto Kuusinen started as Vice President at CGI on November 14. Previously, he has worked e.g. in management positions in international IT- and business consulting firms.

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Media contacts:
Esa Luoto
Communications Director, CGI Finland
+358 50 380 5601
esa.luoto@cgi.com

About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 90,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2022 reported revenue is C$12.87 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.