Sari Kanniainen

Sari Kanniainen is an experienced Safety and Protection Manager currently leading the safety organization at Stora Enso Oulu mill since March 2018, overseeing various safety aspects including OHS, chemical, process, area, fire safety, and security. Previously, Kanniainen served as OHS Manager at Stora Enso, focusing on developing safety culture and handling occupational safety duties. The career also includes significant roles as Safety Manager at Efora Oy and NCC, where responsibilities encompassed supporting management and developing safety processes across multiple business areas. In prior positions at Synthomer plc, Kanniainen held HSEQ Manager, Project Manager, and Product Manager roles, driving health, safety, environment, and quality standards while managing key projects and customer relationships. Earlier career stages included engineering and technical customer service roles at Albany International Corp. and Metso Paper Oy, along with several summer positions at Stora Enso and Veitsiluoto Oy. Kanniainen holds a Master of Science degree in Process Engineering from the University of Oulu.