QOCO Systems strengthens its board with international expertise

QOCO Systems welcomes Juha Järvinen to the board as the company aims to further bolster its growth within the aviation maintenance industry. The addition follows a string of good news for QOCO Systems who recently raised a multi-million euro funding from Juuri Partners and won the SUPERFINNS title awarded to the most promising growth company of the year. 

ESPOO, Finland (August 20th, 2024) QOCO Systems, are delighted to announce that seasoned aviation industry professional and currently London based Virgin Atlantic Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Juha Järvinen will be joining its board. Juha has had a long 26 years’ successful career stretching from multiple senior roles at SAS Scandinavian Airlines, to EVP & CCO at Finnair Plc and holding several prominent board positions within the industry.   

The appointment is part of a growth strategy not only in terms of revenue but also strengthening the board and other key areas of the business. Juha brings wide international experience and deep industry knowledge that will help QOCO expand to new markets but also understanding its potential customer’s pain points and challenges even better. 

“I was immediately struck by their innovative approach to solving some of the industry’s most pressing issues, such as resource shortages and lack of modern digitalization. QOCO’s solutions bring much needed streamlining and increased efficiency to the MRO side of the industry, something that tends to be overlooked at times. This efficiency gain opportunity needs attention at airline board rooms across the globe”, says Juha Järvinen. “I hope I can bring new insights into the company strategy and further facilitate their international expansion. The ambition is there”, Järvinen adds. 

QOCO Systems helps airlines, MROs, and OEMs around the world to increase their operational efficiency with advanced SaaS solutions, driving the digitalization of aircraft maintenance operations and planning. The company recently launched Assignment, a modern solution that combines HR, maintenance, and flight ops systems into one easy-to-use interface. QOCO Systems’ clients include Rolls-Royce, Finnair, and TAP Air Portugal, among others. 

"We are really excited to welcome Juha Järvinen as a board member. His wide industry expertise in several areas of business and visionary approach will significantly contribute to our strategic goals and help us navigate through our next phase of expansion and innovation," says Markus Einiö, Chairman of the Board at QOCO Systems. 

QOCO Systems’ current team includes 52 people representing 14 different nationalities, operating in Finland, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK. The company prides itself on its ability to attract and onboard skilled experts from different countries and cultures. 

Going forward, QOCO Systems’ strategic focus will be in Europe and the Middle East, but it is also preparing for North American expansion at the end of 2024. In the US, the company has an existing client relationship with Endeavor Air, a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. QOCO Systems is also in negotiations with various clients in other regions around the globe. 

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Matti Nevala, CEO 
QOCO Systems 
+358 45 650 5720 
matti.nevala@qoco.aero