We specialize in intelligent information management. For 30 years, we’ve helped customers in defense, media, and the public sector structure and safeguard critical information using semantic technologies and AI.
For three decades, Profium has helped organizations to enrich and connect their content—turning fragmented data into a coherent, actionable picture. Whether you're working with digital assets, vehicles, or infrastructure, Profium’s solutions reveal the hidden context by linking each data point to what matters around it.
As an active member of IPTC and ISO, Profium contributes to shaping international standards while delivering real business value to clients across the globe.
With over 20 years of leadership in the ICT and financial sector, Perttu joined Profium as CEO in September 2024 after more than 14 years at Evitec (formerly Profit Software), where he held senior roles including CEO. He focuses on product strategy and driving growth in complex B2B markets.
perttu.heinonen@profium.com
Co-founder of Profium and its former CEO, Janne transitioned to the COO role in September 2024. He ensures smooth operations and delivery, leveraging deep expertise in semantic technologies and enterprise platform development.
janne.saarela@profium.com
Jari has served as Profium’s Chief Technology Officer since 2008, leading the development of the Profium Sense platform. Before joining Profium, he held multiple senior technology roles in the defence and telecom sectors. He was CTO at Insta DefSec Oy (2005–2008) and SecGo Group Oy (2001–2004), and earlier worked at Sonera Ltd for nearly four years, where he served as Vice President of Corporate Research and R&D Department Manager.
jari.vanttinen@profium.com
Janne Laakso has over 25 years of experience in technology, sales, and business development, with a strong background in leadership roles. He has been involved with Profium for decades, serving in senior executive roles and as Board Chair since 2012. Alongside his role as CEO of Foregreen Investments, Janne has extensive board experience across multiple companies.
janne.laakso@foregreeninvestments.com
Ilkka Starck brings experience in scaling and leading international businesses with over two decades of leadership in the financial technology and software industry. He served as CEO of Evitec for over a decade, and currently works as a Partner at Helmet Capital. In addition, Ilkka serves as chair of multiple boards, contributing to strategic direction and company development.
ilkka.starck@helmetcapital.fi
Sanna Rajaniemi is an experienced executive in the financial services sector, currently serving as Group COO at Mandatum Group. She has held several senior leadership roles, with a focus on operations, strategy, and business development. Her background combines deep industry expertise with a practical approach to building efficient, customer-focused organizations.
sanna.rajaniemi@mandatum.fi
Co-founder of Profium and its former CEO, Janne transitioned to the COO role in September 2024. He ensures smooth operations and delivery, leveraging deep expertise in semantic technologies and enterprise platform development.
janne.saarela@profium.com
Get to know how Profium builds intelligent solutions — through news, stories, and real-world impact.
In the late 1990s, few companies had yet stopped to consider how content could be found correctly online.
Software developer Antti Maaranen has been part of Profium's Mikkeli office for over ten years now.
On July 2, 2026, Profium received a national corporate security certificate granted by the Intelligence Division of the Finnish Defence Command.
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