Kalle Hietaranta

Kalle Hietaranta is an experienced professional in category management, procurement, and supply chain, currently serving as Director at Lindström since September 2022. With a robust background at Hansel Oy from August 2012 to August 2022, Kalle held several roles including Head of Unit for Category Management and ICT Procurement, as well as Sourcing Consultant. Prior experience includes positions at Nokia, where Kalle worked as Senior Business Controller and held various roles from Business Controller to Business Analyst between 2006 and 2012. Additional experience includes consulting at Compass Management Partners and research roles at Tampere University of Technology and the University of Oulu. Kalle holds a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, specializing in Information and Knowledge Management, from Tampere University of Technology.