Kari is the CEO of the Seamen's Pension Fund. Kari has about 40 years of experience in social and health policy. He has worked e.g. Chairman of the Board of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health and Chairman of the Board of the Non-Life Insurance Company. Kari still holds several positions of trust in corporate boards, both in the public sector and in organizations. Kari is e.g. Chairman of the Board of Maresan Oy, a member of the Board of the A-Clinic Foundation, a member of the Board of TELA, a member of the Social and Health Board of the City of Vantaa and a member of the Board of HUS.