Kai Meier has extensive experience in supply chain management and purchasing, currently serving as the Head of Purchasing at Konecranes since February 2023. Prior to this role, Kai held the position of Commodity Manager for Castings & Machining at Regal Rexnord from January 2021 to February 2023. Kai's career at John Deere spanned nearly 16 years, during which various leadership roles included Global Project Manager, Head of Supply Chain Management, and Supply Base Manager, among others. Earlier experience includes serving as Operations Department Manager at Siempelkamp Giesserei GmbH from May 1999 to September 2005.