Harriet Liljeström-Katisko

Harriet Liljeström-Katisko is an accomplished procurement professional with extensive experience in leading procurement functions across multiple industries. Currently serving as Director of Indirect Procurement at Finnair since July 2017, Harriet is responsible for structuring and heading the Indirect Procurement team, focusing on various categories including IT. Prior to Finnair, Harriet held the position of Director at Stora Enso, where significant savings were achieved through proactive category strategies. Harriet's career also includes a role as Senior Group Category Manager at the National Bank of Abu Dhabi, establishing the services category and fostering stakeholder relationships. With a robust background at Nokia Siemens Networks in roles such as Head of Procurement Contracts and Change Manager, Harriet has a proven track record of optimizing procurement processes and achieving substantial cost reductions. Holding a Master of Arts from the University of Oulu and an International Air Law Diploma with Distinction from IATA, Harriet combines legal expertise with procurement leadership.