Kati Leppanen
About Kati Leppanen
Kati Leppanen serves as the Corporate & Employer Brand Manager at Kindred Group plc, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in hospitality management and extensive experience in talent acquisition and employer branding, she focuses on enhancing the company's brand strategy to support growth and attract talent.
Work at Kindred Group
Kati Leppanen has held the position of Corporate & Employer Brand Manager at Kindred Group plc since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for managing cross-functional relationships to enhance brand awareness and support talent acquisition initiatives. Her focus is on aligning the company's brand strategy with its core purpose, values, and culture, which aims to drive future growth and success for Kindred Group. Prior to her current role, she served as a Talent Acquisition Partner at the same organization from 2016 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Kati Leppanen has a diverse educational background. She studied at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, where she earned a Bachelor of Hospitality Management from 1997 to 2001. She later pursued further studies at Future Fit Training, achieving a qualification as a Nutrition and Weight Management Advisor from 2012 to 2013. In 2023, she completed a Certificate in Employer Brand Leadership at Employer Branding College, enhancing her expertise in employer branding.
Background
Kati Leppanen began her career in the hospitality industry, working as a Complaints Handler at SunHotels in 2007. She transitioned to iGame, where she held multiple roles, including Product Assistant from 2011 to 2014 and HR Representative & Recruiter from 2014 to 2016. This progression provided her with a solid foundation in both product management and human resources, leading to her eventual focus on employer branding at Kindred Group.
Achievements
In her role at Kindred Group, Kati Leppanen has developed and implemented strategies to enhance the company's employer brand, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Her contributions have been instrumental in elevating the organization's brand presence in the competitive market. The strategies she has put in place support the company's overall goals and enhance its appeal to potential talent.