Pekka Männistö

Pekka Männistö is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in procurement and project management within the technology sector. Currently serving as Global Category Manager for IT at Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology since April 2018, Pekka previously held the position of Project Manager for the City Guidance Ecosystem project at the City of Tampere. As CEO of PiSTEL Ltd from February 2016 to October 2017, Pekka oversaw company operations. Prior experience includes a tenure at Microsoft, where responsibilities included sourcing management for mechanics, and a long career at Nokia spanning from 1999 to 2014, focusing on mechanics sourcing for Smart Device development. Educational credentials include a Master of Business Administration in International Business from Turku University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor of Engineering in Plastic Design and Manufacturing from North-Karelia Polytechnic.