About us
Through our pioneering solutions we’re helping businesses to consume technology more sustainably, and improve their environmental impact.
WHO WE ARE
Better for business. Better for the planet.
In 1997 we broke the mould when it came to IT procurement, management, and disposal. We saw the need for businesses to get more out of their IT, and to do it sustainably. And for over 20 years, we’ve helped businesses to embrace the circular economy model and have saved millions of devices going to landfill and tons of carbon emissions.
We’re proud to manage millions of assets and thousands of clients in countries across the globe. Which all means you can trust that we’re not only true experts at what we do, but that we’re also the ultimate safe, trusted pair of hands when it comes to the acquisition, management, and refresh of your IT devices.
+700,000
devices made available
for reuse.
+450
employees
+3000
active customers
+3 million
devices under management
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
BNP Paribas
Our exciting strategic partnership with BNP Paribas has positioned us to further extend our sustainable IT solutions across Europe. Together, we operate in 11 countries and run refurbishment centres in Finland, Sweden, Norway and UK, with another due to open in France soon.
OUR VISION AND MISSION
Making our difference
We’re investing, working hard, and continuously innovating our proposition and how we support our customers, to make sure that we’re the number one Technology Lifecycle Management service provider.
We know how complex acquiring and managing IT assets can be. Not to mention the headaches that come with the asset disposal process. And that’s before we even consider the impact all this has on the environment. Which is why we’re on a mission to enable businesses to reduce their Total Cost of Ownership, streamline their IT operations, and meet their own sustainability goals.
ISO 9001 - Quality
ISO 14001 - Environmental
ISO 27001 - Information Security
LEADING THE WAY
Awards and recognition
OUR VALUES
At our heart
Our values are the foundation for everything we do, providing the cornerstones for our business.
Positive
We see opportunities and help others see them too
Passionate
We care about eliminating waste wherever we find it
Responsible
We take responsibility for our actions
Curious
We always want to learn more
Amazing
We do great things for our customers and each other
GROUP MANAGEMENT
Meet the executive team driving our difference
Each and every executive decision-maker at 3stepIT shares three powerful qualities – passion, experience, and a commitment to seeing our clients’ businesses thrive.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Jakob Lagander
As CEO of 3stepIT, Jakob is driven by discovering new possibilities to create growth and success and to form a culture where people can flourish and perform at their best.
Jakob has an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to turn ideas into reality, as he demonstrated during his tenure as country manager for 3stepIT Sweden. With a master’s in business and economics, he has worked for over 20 years in the IT Sector, most recently as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Pedab Group.
Jakob is a proud member of the Board of Hello World!, a non-profit organisation that partners with 3stepIT to tackle digital inequality and the gender gap in tech by allowing children to explore the digital world sustainably thanks to refurbished devices.
CFO and Unified Production & Logistics transformation lead
Jari Lemmila
Jari has over two decades of experience in financial accounting, control, and strategic planning within extensive multinational teams. Before joining 3stepIT as CFO in 2017, Jari spent ten years at ABB, leading significant projects, including mergers, acquisitions, process enhancements, and organisational transformations.
As part of his role, Jari also oversees the 3stepIT Production and Logistics function, including Production Sites, the Production Development team and the Logistics team to ensure efficiency and develop improved commercial services.
Chief Commercial Officer
Mika Karjalainen
As Chief Commercial Officer, Mika oversees and manages all commercial aspects of the company's operations. Working closely with the country managers and the commercial team sales leaders, Mika is in charge of supporting our Technology Lifecycle Management customers and developing, improving and strengthening our business in the Nordics.
Mika has held various sales managerial positions in 3stepIT over the past 20 years and has played a crucial role in shaping the success of our organisation.
CHIEF CIRCULARITY OFFICER
Simon Smale
Chief Transformation Officer
Staffan Wahlstrom
As Chief Transformation Officer, Staffan leads the Transformation strategy and program management and the Operations and Business Operations teams in all countries, including Estonia, ensuring efficient delivery of essential business support processes. Staffan joined the company in 2019 as HR director and served as Interim Country Manager for Denmark for a year. Before joining 3stepIT, Staffan held senior HR roles in businesses like De Lage Landen and Unilever.
Strategic Development Director
Rasmus Laine
As Strategic Development Director, Rasmus is responsible for leading and executing strategic initiatives to drive growth and increase our organisation’s competitive position in the market. He is also responsible for developing 3stepIT’s investor relations programme and identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic partnerships and acquisitions that align with our vision for the future.
Rasmus has over 15 years of experience in the banking investor and finance sectors, having held senior roles at Nordea, Advium Corporate Finance and, most recently, at eQ.
Meet our Board of Directors
Jarkko Veijalainen
Chairman of the Board
A founder of 3stepIT, Jarkko has been on the Board of Directors since 1997. He was the CEO of 3stepIT from 1997 to 2005, and then appointed Chairman.
Teppo Paavola
Member of the Board since 2018
Teppo is an experienced digital business leader and has established successful companies in multiple sectors.
Marko Sjöman
Member of the Board since 2023
As one of the founders of 3stepIT, Marko brings highly valuable, long-term knowledge of the company and its business processes.
Vesa Erolainen
Member of the Board since 2023
Vesa comes from a long and successful career with solid experience in IT.
Juuso Pajunen
Member of the Board since 2023
Juuso brings extensive expertise in M&A, finance, IT and upper management positions.
In their own words
Happy customers
I experienced a positive interest in our business and that 3stepIT would listen to our needs. During the implementation period, I also experienced that they kept us informed which made me feel safe during the process.
Claus Johansen
HR Manager at Jutlander Bank
In the long run, ownership entails hidden costs such as administration and maintenance. A financing solution makes it easy for us to budget the cost. Lifecycle management gives us the right tools to finally be able to take on the growing digitalisation.
CIO
Käppala Foundation