SAVONLINNA, FINLAND (February 2026) – ElvySense, a Finnish pioneer in contactless sensor technology, today announced the appointment of J-P Haapalahti as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 2026. The appointment marks a new phase in the company’s growth as it expands internationally and advances its clinical product pipeline.

Proven Leadership in Global Diagnostics and Healthcare Haapalahti brings more than 25 years of commercial experience and over two decades of executive leadership in diagnostics, life sciences, and healthcare technology. He has held senior leadership roles at globally recognized companies including Thermo Fisher Scientific, Roche Diagnostics, Sartorius, VWR, and Orion Diagnostica (now Aidian), where he led international teams and scaled commercial operations across multiple markets. His appointment strengthens ElvySense’s ability to accelerate global commercialization and strategic partnerships.

Driving the Next Phase of Growth

As CEO, Haapalahti will lead the company’s commercialization, international expansion and strategic development of its technology platforms. While ElvySense Care sets a new standard for safety and operational efficiency in eldercare monitoring, ElvySense Medical continues its rigorous path toward CE certification for ElvySense Medical which will be used for sleep apnea diagnostics, projected for 2027.

“Joining ElvySense at this stage is an exciting opportunity,” says J-P Haapalahti. “The company has built a strong technological foundation in contactless monitoring. Our focus now is on commercialization, scaling internationally, and securing the CE certification for sleep apnea to bring our solutions to broader healthcare markets. I look forward to working with our team and partners to deliver a measurable impact in sleep health and eldercare”

“J-P brings exactly the combination of international commercial leadership and deep healthcare expertise that ElvySense needs in its next phase,” says Jarkko Wuorinen, Chair of the Board of ElvySense. “The company has developed a strong technological foundation in contactless monitoring. With J-P’s experience in scaling global operations and building strategic partnerships, we are well positioned to expand our footprint and deliver long-term value to customers investors and shareholders.”