Kari Lappalainen

Kari Lappalainen is an experienced sales and marketing professional currently serving as the Sales and Marketing Director Retail at Anora Group Plc since July 2022. Previously, Kari held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Pyynikin Brewing Company from January 2021 to June 2022, and prior to that, worked as Business and Marketing Director at Image Wear Oy, where responsibilities included roles as Sales Director for Image Wear Työasupalvelu. Kari's extensive background also includes a tenure as Sales Director at Tammermatic Oy, leading sales and marketing efforts in Finland and Sweden, and various sales management roles at Opasmedia Oy, Resta Menu Oy, and Sinebrychoff. With a strong educational foundation that includes an MBA from the University of Jyväskylä and a Fashion and Lifestyle Executive degree from Aalto University, Kari possesses a diverse skill set in business strategy, account management, and market development.