06/12/2024

A new chapter for Docue: Jussi Räisänen takes the helm as CEO

At Docue, we are on a mission to democratise access to high-quality legal solutions and empower SMEs with smarter, simpler, and legally reliable tools for managing their documents. As we continue to grow and innovate, we’re excited to announce a significant milestone in our journey. This leadership transition brings fresh perspectives and strengthens our foundation for even greater success ahead.

On 1 November 2024, Jussi Räisänen joined Docue as our new CEO. Bringing exceptional expertise in international growth and innovation, Jussi will lead us forward as we continue to transform how businesses handle legal documents.

From Finland to the world

Docue’s journey began in Finland in 2015 with a mission to simplify business document management. Since then, we’ve grown significantly, with over 100,000 companies across Europe relying on Docue for their legal and document management needs.

Our international expansion began in Sweden in 2021, followed by launches in the UK and Germany. We are now preparing to introduce Docue to Poland in early 2025, marking another step in our mission to become a truly global solution.

Our goal is to empower businesses everywhere by providing accessible, high-quality templates and tools for managing legal documents independently and efficiently.

Meet Jussi Räisänen. A leader with vision and expertise

Jussi Räisänen is an accomlished leader with a wealth of experience scaling technology-driven businesses and driving innovation. As the founder and CEO of several successful ventures, including Habito Health, Hintsa Performance, and HeiaHeia, Jussi has a proven track record of delivering transformative results. His deep understanding of SMEs’ challenges and his ability to drive growth, positions him perfectly to lead Docue into its next chapter.

Reflecting on his new role, Jussi commented:

From personal experience, I know the incredible need and potential of Docue’s solution for SMEs. We’re in a fascinating international growth and tech development phase, with excellent foundations to realise our vision. I’m beyond excited to continue Antti and the team's amazing work.

Jussi’s appointment marks a pivotal moment for Docue as we focus on implementing innovative AI solutions to further enhance our high-quality automated templates and CLM platform, empowering businesses to manage their documents with greater ease and confidence.

A heartfelt thank you to Antti Seppä

This transition also marks a moment to acknowledge and thank Antti Seppä, who has been instrumental in Docue’s growth since 2021. Under his leadership, Docue solidified its reputation as a trusted partner for SMEs and expanded to new markets.

Antti shared his confidence in Jussi’s leadership:

I’m confident Jussi is the perfect person to accelerate Docue’s growth story. His expertise and desire to disrupt traditional legal services align perfectly with our vision. The future is bright!

While stepping down as CEO, Antti will continue to play a critical role in Docue as a board of directors member and significant shareholder, guiding us strategically for the future.

A bright future for Docue

As we move forward under Jussi’s leadership, our focus will remain on delivering innovative solutions that empower SMEs. In spring 2025, we’ll launch a new AI-powered solution that integrates the ease of AI with the reliability of lawyer-designed templates.

This next-generation platform will allow businesses to manage their legal documents independently with unparalleled confidence. Our ambitious but attainable vision is to become the world’s most popular method for document creation by 2029. The appointment of Jussi Räisänen as CEO marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Docue. With his proven expertise in driving growth and innovation, alongside the continued guidance of Antti Seppä, we are set to expand our global footprint and deliver advanced tools that transform how businesses manage their documents.

Thank you to our team, customers, and partners for being part of our journey so far. The best is yet to come!

Ashleigh Evans

06/12/2024