Helsinki, Finland
October 9,2020
VideoVisit Ltd, a leading provider of VirtualCare software for more connected and safer online healthcare services, has appointed Riku Mettälä as the new Chief Operative Officer. Mettälä’s appointment includes responsibility for the company’s Services department covering software R&D, SaaS production and customer management operations. Mettälä will also be a part of VideoVisit Management Board.
Seasoned professional to steer the launch of a new Virtual Care platform
Riku Mettälä joins VideoVisit from US Austin-based Silicon Labs, where he was leading Silicon Lab’s IoT software and tools portfolio. Riku has also held various positions at Bluegiga Technologies and Nokia Corporation, where he was heading the technology and software quality organization for Nokia Smart Phones.
“Our whole team is delighted to welcome such a seasoned professional with a stellar experience from some of the leading international organizations to steer our Services department.” says Juhana Ojala, CEO of VideoVisit. “The spread of COVID-19 has created a lot of disruption in global healthcare sector when care providers have rushed to implement various virtual care solutions. With the launch of our new 2nd generation Virtual Care platform closing in, I am extremely pleased to have Riku Mettälä onboard to lead our organization through this technology transition and to help in VideoVisit’s international market expansion.” continues Ojala.
“I couldn’t be more excited to join the VideoVisit team. I have already had a chance to witness the amazing enthusiasm of the VideoVisit team for the noble purpose to help the people’s life. When recognizing the quality and heritage of Finnish technology and healthcare domain, I truly believe in VideoVisit’ mission and the virtual care offering aiming at the high customer satisfaction and the thought leadership in the virtual healthcare market.” states Riku Mettälä.
For more information
Juhana Ojala
CEO – VideoVisit Ltd
juhana.ojala@videovisitglobal.com
+358 40 568 2182
Riku Mettälä
COO – VideoVisit Ltd
riku.mettala@videovisit.fi
+358 50 354 6948
