PEDCO Scandinavia

A Seasoned Expert Meets a Structured Solution

Harri Lehti’s journey spans over three decades in designing, selling, and building IT systems across telecommunication, manufacturing, and security industries. From leadership roles at IBM, Lenovo, and Fujitsu-Siemens, to founding multiple software startups, Lehti has a proven track record of guiding large enterprises toward cutting-edge solutions. His latest venture, HTM°Solutions, focuses on thermal monitoring innovations for occupational health, sports, medical applications, and smart buildings, all aimed at enhancing well-being and operational efficiency.

Yet, what drew him to PEDCO was their distinctive, structured approach to agility—something he discovered during a meeting in Barcelona with Peter Pedross, CEO of PEDCO. Lehti recalls, “I immediately saw the value of PEDCO’s solutions, particularly in highly regulated industries. Their structured approach to agility aligned perfectly with my vision.”

Officially stepping into his role as a PEDCO representative for Scandinavia, Harri aims to introduce PEDCO’s flagship offerings—Applied SAFe® and AuditPro—to organizations seeking to innovate while maintaining rigorous compliance. “My goal,” he explains, “is to connect PEDCO’s proven solutions with the unique needs of Scandinavian enterprises, ensuring they can scale agile practices effectively while maintaining compliance.”

For Harri, joining PEDCO isn’t just about championing new technologies; it’s also an opportunity to learn and collaborate with a company that has more than 25 years of experience working with some of the world’s top organizations. “It’s a mutual exchange,” he notes. “I bring my network and experience in driving business transformation, and in return, I gain insights from PEDCO’s depth of expertise. It’s a win-win scenario.”

Quality in the Age of AI

Harri’s appointment coincides with PEDCO’s latest initiative, “Quality in the Age of AI.” This theme reflects the industry’s growing focus on harnessing data-driven tools to enhance agile workflows. According to Lehti, AI is redefining areas like backlog prioritization and real-time quality assurance. In highly regulated environments, continuous compliance—fuelled by AI-driven automation—can replace traditional periodic audits, ensuring that organizations meet quality standards at every stage of development.

“DevSecOps is also on the rise,” Lehti adds, emphasizing the growing importance of integrating security and governance directly into agile workflows. With the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) evolving to embrace real-time feedback loops, automation, and AI-enabled quality assurance, companies that adapt to these innovations are likely to gain a significant competitive advantage.

For Peter Pedross, CEO – PEDCO, having Lehti on board represents a strategic move in expanding PEDCO’s presence in Scandinavia. “Harri’s background and vision are exactly what we need to showcase the value of structured agility to organizations looking to accelerate transformation without sacrificing compliance,” says Peter.

Harri Lehti shares the enthusiasm: “Now is the perfect time for organizations in Finland and across Scandinavia to leverage PEDCO’s solutions, which are already widely adopted throughout Europe and the U.S. Applied SAFe® and AuditPro provide the structure and agility modern enterprises need.”

As AI, automation, and advanced analytics reshape the competitive landscape, maintaining agility while ensuring strict regulatory compliance has never been more critical. PEDCO’s collaboration with Harri Lehti signals a strong commitment to addressing these challenges head-on. With Lehti’s extensive industry experience and PEDCO’s proven methodologies, Scandinavian enterprises have an invaluable resource to guide them into the next phase of digital transformation—where “Quality in the Age of AI” isn’t just a tagline, but a fundamental strategy for success.