Kari Kyla Kaila

Leading comprehensive electronics manufacturing operations and enterprise-wide supply chain management for a leading Finnish contract manufacturer. Direct full-scale electronics factory operations while overseeing strategic procurement across all business units including electronics, plastics, LSR (liquid silicone rubber), and sheet metal manufacturing. Drive operational excellence, capacity planning, and technology investments to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions for domestic and international technology companies. Manage integrated supply chain strategies, vendor partnerships, and cost optimization initiatives across multiple manufacturing disciplines. Key focus areas: Electronics manufacturing leadership, enterprise procurement strategy, operational efficiency, supplier development, cross-functional integration, and manufacturing innovation.​

Led Valoya (Greenlux Lighting Solutions) to achieve a 20% cost reduction in production and opex through strategic initiatives. • Managed multinational team in USA and India to drive growth and innovation in horticultural and general lighting industry. • Oversaw operations in Helsinki Metropolitan Area, ensuring efficient and effective business practices.

Leading operations in Valoya Oy

Leading operations in Greenlux Finland Oy

Greenlux Finland Oy designs and produce high-quality, energy-efficient LED luminaries for general lighting. My main responsibilities are developing and leading the production and sourcing functions in the company.

I have been involved with R&D projects on my whole Valoya career. during that time Valoya have grown from a small domestic start-up to one of the leading horticultural lighting companies globally. Thanks to our great team of people and our superior products we have been able to reach this level of recognizance as a company. I have been leading people and outsourced resources to get the products to the level they are today. My key tasks at Valoya includes: -Product development. --> sales increased double digit with developed products -Developing partner network for Valoya operations --> more added value to customers achieved -Technology networking --> sourced the right technologies and suppliers to reach the set goals

My role in this company has been very wide. I am partner and have been doing this family business many many years. Supporting family business with especially contacting and managing our international suppliers. Developed multiple calculators for business cases. My key tasks: -Sourcing plastic, metal and aluminum components internationally -ERP system -Sales -Strategy -After sales

My main tasks in this position has been leading R&D and production teams and following technologies in one of most exciting industry that is evolving with very fast pace. I have been developing new solutions and technologies together with internal and external teams and managing them. In this position I have been a member of management team. Valoya is a world leader in manufacturing wide spectrum LED lights for horticultural applications. We have customers on 5 continents and operate through a local presence or distributor network. We offer lighting solutions based on our patented technology for growth chambers and rooms, multilayer systems, hydroponic conveyors, crop inter-lighting and high intensity roof lighting.

My main responsibilities as a Production Manager of Valoya are planning, managing and sourcing productization process and materials, new technology development and R&D of Valoya LED lighting products.

Lumichip™ is a privately held technology company supplying advanced LED packaging solutions and light engines to the lighting industry. Lumichip™ designs, manufactures and markets proprietary LED components and specialised COB devices, and offers custom designs and manufacturing services for high power LED light engines, special luminaires and multi-wavelength modules for lighting and industrial applications. The company's design, development and manufacturing operations in Asia and Europe provide customization and service support to its worldwide client base. My main responsibilities as Production Manager of Lumichip are planning, managing and sourcing productization process and R&D of Lumichip™ LED lighting products.

Validating and auditing of suppliers. Sourcing new products. Managing subcontractors. Product development.

My main responsibilities as Production Manager of Lumi group are planning, managing and sourcing productization process and R&D of our award winning Lumi R street light product family. This includes: - Building sourcing strategy and managing sourcing network - Production ramp up - Member of our development team - Leading network of partners (including manufacturers, designers, engineers, component suppliers) - Building Lumi R product concept - Member of management team

I was responsible for production unit including: - Cost calculations - Supervisor of 20+ employees - Production planning - Management team member

I was responsible for main suppliers of electronic manufacturing services (EMS)