Kari Hotanen

Kari Hotanen is a seasoned procurement and supply chain professional with extensive experience across various organizations. Currently serving as a Senior Manager in Intelligent Procurement at PwC Finland since June 2022, Kari previously held roles as Chief Procurement Officer at Combi Works and Partner at Zeal Sourcing. Notably, Kari was Chief Supply Chain Officer at Örum Oy Ab, managing a large supply chain organization and overseeing operations across multiple regions. With a strong foundation in procurement, Kari has developed and led strategic initiatives at Raisio Group and Caverion, in addition to global category management at Wärtsilä Corporation. Kari's career began at ABB, progressing from Purchasing Engineer to Supply Manager. Educational qualifications include an eMBA and dual Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Management.