Kai Hietarinta

Kai Harri Hietarinta (Finnish pronunciation: [kɑi̯ ˈhɑrːi ˈhie̯rtɑrintɑ]; born 25 November 1932) is a Finnish businessman and ice hockey executive. His lengthy career in the petroleum industry as executive vice president of Neste involved him in Finland's international trade policy, and importing Soviet oil to reduce the trade surplus. Becoming the Finnish Ice Hockey Association president to resolve disputes, he used business connections to gain an advantage in international ice hockey. During his presidency, Finland increased its number of indoor ice rinks as hockey grew in popularity, and won its first international medals in men's, women's and junior hockey. He was also a Finnish Olympic Committee and International Ice Hockey Federation member, and was inducted into both the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame and the IIHF Hall of Fame.