Currently, there is a strong demand in the Finnish market, and this appointment is in response to that need. It also reflects Fortytwo’s broader Nordic growth strategy and its belief that leadership should be grounded in practical expertise.  

“This is how we believe modern technology companies should grow. With senior specialists close to customers, delivery, and the decisions that matter. This is how we scale, with experts taking the lead,” says Robert Darre-Nilsen.

“Harri brings the credibility of someone who has spent years working hands-on with Microsoft security and identity. That matters to customers who need more than strategy slides. They need people who can help them make the right decisions and implement them properly.” 

As Head of Finland, Harri will combine local market leadership with continued technical advisory and delivery work. He will remain active as a Microsoft MVP, sharing knowledge with the community while helping customers solve complex technical challenges. 

“I chose to join Fortytwo because I genuinely believe in what we are building and in the kind of company we want to be for our clients and our people,” says Harri Jaakkonen.

“I’ve worked closely with Microsoft product groups and engineers, led cross-border initiatives, and built repeatable patterns, automation, and operational playbooks that scale.
What matters most to me is helping clients get real value from technology, especially in the era of AI, by improving security, simplifying complexity, and reducing unnecessary cost without slowing the business down.”