Workplace industry creator of pods, phone booths and soundproof private spaces Framery has added Arto Vahvanen as the head of Digital Offerings and Services, a new division for the company. The new division will continue Framery’s investments in the future of its digital services, which will enable smart and data-driven workplace management and planning, the Finnish company said.
In 2021, Framery launched the world’s first connected soundproof pod, Framery One, which created an entirely new product category for the industry. The product design combines unmatched digital services with soundproof phone booths and workspaces.
With over 15 years of experience, Vahvanen has worked in both technology and product management roles. Most recently, Vahvanen was the vice president of product at the software company M-Files. Before joining M-Files, he worked at Nokia and Microsoft, creating new software experiences and smartphones. Vahvanen holds a master’s of science in information technology from the University of Tampere.
“Arto’s extensive expertise will be a valuable asset to a new tech-forward era at Framery, as we pursue a more robust and integrated technology strategy,” said Founder and CEO Samu Hällfors. “We are thrilled to have him join the team at a pivotal time for technology development, as it continues to be a core facet for success in business worldwide.”
In 2022, Framery aims to recruit up to 30 software development, data, artificial intelligence and analytics professionals to the team.
