Malin Kemi

Malin Kemi has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Malin is currently the Head of Sourcing & Production at Axel Arigato. Prior to this, they owned and directed their own business consultancy firm, Kemi Business consulting AB, where they focused on purchasing, sourcing, and product development for the retail/online business.

Before that, Malin worked as the Head of Sourcing for Paulig Group, where they led a team of eight sourcing managers responsible for purchasing outsourced production. Malin also managed a global strategic supplier base, ensuring profitability, availability, quality, and sustainability.

At Lindex, Malin held various roles, including Strategy & Business development Project Manager, Country Manager China, and Assortment Manager. In these positions, they managed strategically important projects, led the China office, and was responsible for sourcing from multiple countries. Malin also empowered employees, improved lead-times, and implemented purchasing flows to enhance sales.

Earlier in their career, Malin worked for NilsonGroup as a Purchase Development Manager, where they established production offices in China and Vietnam and strategically managed those offices. Malin also served as a Buyer, Merchandiser, and Assistant Buyer at Lindex.

Overall, Malin Kemi's work experience demonstrates their expertise in sourcing, production, project management, business development, and team leadership within the retail industry.

Malin Kemi completed a course in Consumer behaviour at the University of Borås in 2004. In 2009, they attended the MiL Institute for a program in Change management. The following year, they also studied Personal leadership at the MiL Institute. In 2001, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Textile management from the University of Borås. Additionally, in 2003, Malin Kemi pursued further studies in Logistics and Global supply chain at the University of Borås. In 2018, they attended Therese Thelin for Leadership coaching, although no degree was specified for this program.