Mr. Suihko is an internationally qualified IT management expert and experienced in overall management of different activities and interest groups. At the moment he works as the Chief Information Officer of the South Karelia Social and Health Care District in Finland. Based on his CIO role, integrated processes of social care and healthcare are familiar to him, and the essence of his work is to leverage new technologies in order to improve and intensify existing process from the perspective of economy and value.

In his present job, he has been involved in several national level projects and programs working together with national level organizations like Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Ministry of Finance, The Social Insurance Institution of Finland, National Institute for Health and Welfare, The Finnish Innovation Fund etc. In addition, the co-operation with other municipality-based social and healthcare organizations is everyday business to him. Bases on this work, he is a well-known and valued professional in the field of social care and healthcare management in Finland.

Mr. Suihko received his degree of Master of Science from the Lappeenranta University of Technology. He is currently active with his doctorate studies in the area of industrial management.