Kati Rajala Email & Phone Number

Helsinki, Fi

Helsinki, Fi

Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland

Helsinki Area, Finland

Business unit responsible for Plant Based Drinks business with P&L responsibility at Fazer Lifestyle Foods. Major achievements are remarkable improvement of Koria factory CSL, acquisition and integration of Trensums Food Ab, brand renewal of Fazer Aito -brand, exit from the dairy business at Koria factory and consolidation of plant based drink manufacturing to Tingsryd factory.

Member of the board at Narvi Oy, the Finnish owned sauna stove manufacturer producing all products in Finland. Home of the legendary Aito kiuas. Launched Narvi Wifi in fall 2020 to digitalize the sauna experience.

Helsinki Area, Finland

CEO of Cabonline Finland, a part of Cabonline Group, operating with brand names Kovanen and FixuTaxi in the Finnish taxi market. Member of the management team at Cabonline Group.

Member of the Board at Apetit Oyj, the Finnish food company providing well-being with vegetables by offering healthy and tasty food solutions. Also producing high-quality vegetable oils and trade grain on the international markets.

Vantaa, Southern Finland, Finland

As EVP Market Finland, I was P&L responsible for the Finnish operations through directly reporting commercial functions as well as through matrix functions (e.g. Operations, Animal Sourcing and Primary production, Finance, HR, Communication, Quality). I was a member of the Group Leadership Team and actively involved in managing the partially owned companies Kivikylän Kotipalvaamo Oy and Tammisen Lihatukku Oy.

Kerava Area, Finland

Managing Director for the ready-made food Finnish operations as well as responsible for the whole ready-made food division (Companies Kokkikartano Oy and Carolines Kök Ab) in Snellman Group. Member of the management team in Snellman Group.Professional with mission to renew the ready-made food in the grocery stores in Finland and Sweden with quality, good-tasting food. During my time, turnover of Kokkikartano and Carolines Kök has grown remarkably. In Finland we have also have… Show more Managing Director for the ready-made food Finnish operations as well as responsible for the whole ready-made food division (Companies Kokkikartano Oy and Carolines Kök Ab) in Snellman Group. Member of the management team in Snellman Group.Professional with mission to renew the ready-made food in the grocery stores in Finland and Sweden with quality, good-tasting food. During my time, turnover of Kokkikartano and Carolines Kök has grown remarkably. In Finland we have also have significant improvement in the brand recognition and consumer preference. Show less

Helsinki Area, Finland

Responsible for the development of the Finnish restaurant operations and their support. This includes the restaurant management system, operational IT systems (POS and operations planning), trainings and education in the restaurants, kitchen and equipment planning, interior planning, and rental service together with quality and environmental issues. Employees in the function 32. Member of the Finnish management team.Responsible for the change in the way of working for the whole Finnish… Show more Responsible for the development of the Finnish restaurant operations and their support. This includes the restaurant management system, operational IT systems (POS and operations planning), trainings and education in the restaurants, kitchen and equipment planning, interior planning, and rental service together with quality and environmental issues. Employees in the function 32. Member of the Finnish management team.Responsible for the change in the way of working for the whole Finnish organization (700 restaurants, 4000 people) in 09/2010-01/2011. The structured way to manage daily restaurant operations with KPIs and different quality& operative tools was implemented to the restaurants. Show less

Helsinki Area, Finland

Project manager in divisional level for development projects related to new production solutions as well as new way of working in the business. Projects located in Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Russia.One of the biggest projects was a rationalization project of Swedish public sector business resulting in remarkable savings in 12 months.

Helsinki Area, Finland

Responsible for the sourcing of Indirect Services such as Marketing&Communications, HR and IT for the whole Fazer Group (incl. Fazer Amica, Fazer Bakeries and Candyking) in all Fazer countries (incl. FIN, SWE; NOR, DEN, EST, LAT, LIT, RUS, and UK).Involved in Sourcing Development by initiating Supplier Relationship Management for Fazer Sourcing. Being involved in Contract Management and Category Management –development projects.In addition to that being involved in Group level strategic… Show more Responsible for the sourcing of Indirect Services such as Marketing&Communications, HR and IT for the whole Fazer Group (incl. Fazer Amica, Fazer Bakeries and Candyking) in all Fazer countries (incl. FIN, SWE; NOR, DEN, EST, LAT, LIT, RUS, and UK).Involved in Sourcing Development by initiating Supplier Relationship Management for Fazer Sourcing. Being involved in Contract Management and Category Management –development projects.In addition to that being involved in Group level strategic projects. Show less

Helsinki Area, Finland

Several large-scale, long-term change projects for international, large companies. Projects involved customer orientation strategy and implementation, solution selling, procurement development as well as service management. Companies working in the area of mining, heavy machinery industry and telecom.