André Skerlavaj appointed as new CEO to lead FactoryPal’s next phase of growth and innovation as Nadja Hatzijordanou steps down after laying a strong foundation for FactoryPal’s future.
Berlin, Germany – June 18th, 2025 —FactoryPal, a joint venture by Valmet and Körber – fully consolidated to Valmet – has announced a leadership change today. Effective immediately, Nadja Hatzijordanou steps down as Chief Executive Officer and is handing over to André Skerlavaj, a founding team member and former Vice President of Customer Success at FactoryPal. This transition ensures the company’s commitment to empowering manufacturers with AI-driven operational excellence.
“Nadja has been instrumental in developing FactoryPal into a trusted partner for the manufacturing industry. Her passion and strategic foresight have laid the groundwork for our ongoing success,” said Samppa Ahmaniemi, Vice President, Tissue Converting Business Unit at Valmet. “I warmly thank Nadja for her dedication and leadership, and welcome André as he takes the company forward.”
André Skerlavaj brings years of experience from his time at FactoryPal and several leadership roles in Technology, Consulting and Industrial Suppliers. With his deep understanding of customer needs, product development, and operational excellence, he will guide the company’s continued focus on leveraging AI and data to drive measurable improvements in production performance.
“I’m excited to guide FactoryPal forward in supporting manufacturers on their digital journey—transforming today’s operational challenges into tomorrow’s competitive advantages,” said André. “With our incredible team and customers, we’ll continue to bring value where it matters most to manufacturing operations — on the shop floor.”
About FactoryPal:
FactoryPal, a joint venture by Valmet and Körber – fully consolidated to Valmet, is dedicated to strengthening global production capacities amid a growing shortage of skilled workers. By optimizing resources, reducing waste, and enhancing operational efficiency, FactoryPal aims to ensure a continuous supply of goods for both current and future generations.
FactoryPal is a multiple time awarded modular software as a service application that empowers shop floor teams to achieve seamless operations and optimized production. Acting as an AI co-pilot, the application leverages data and AI to transform operational challenges into opportunities, optimizing many aspects of production. FactoryPal is industry- and machine-agnostic, catering to diverse manufacturing needs in continuous and batch production processes across Europe and the Americas.
For more information, visit https://www.factorypal.com or contact Victoria Meyer, Senior Marketing Manager, at victoria.meyer@factorypal.com.
