Michael Papoutsis

Michael Papoutsis is an experienced professional with extensive expertise in supply chain management, particularly within the metals and alloys sector. Currently serving as a Senior Category Manager at Outokumpu since January 2016, Michael has held multiple key roles, including Global Category Manager for Nickel Alloys and Metals, where responsibilities encompass primary metals supply chain expertise, human rights risk management, conflict minerals sourcing, and supplier sustainability development. Previous experience includes serving as Lead Technical Manager and Technical Market Development Manager, alongside roles at Steinhoff GmbH & Cie. OHG as a Materials Engineer, an Undergraduate Assistant at Universität Duisburg-Essen, and a trainee at Siempelkamp Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH & Co. KG. Michael holds a Diplom-Ingenieur degree in Mechanical Engineering and Material Science from the University of Duisburg-Essen, completed in 2012. Additionally, Michael volunteered as a Board Member for Eltern-Kind-Gruppe Pelikan E.V. from October 2020 to October 2021.