Sami Karling

Sami Karling is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as Procurement Director at Leijona Catering Oy since August 2023 and as a Board Member for Suomen Osto- ja Logistiikkayhdistys LOGY ry since January 2023. Previously, Sami held various significant roles including Partner at Zeal Sourcing, Procurement Director at Wihuri Metro-tukku, and CPO at Telia Finland, where responsibilities encompassed developing sourcing strategies and managing procurement functions across multiple sectors. Sami's earlier positions include leadership roles in procurement at Apetit Oyj, VAASAN Oy, Nokia Siemens Networks, Zed, and Konecranes. Sami holds a Master's degree in Engineering from Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan and has completed executive education in Strategic Procurement Management at Stockholm University.