Born 1948 in Juuka
M. Sc., University of Tampere 1971
Head of Press Relations and Member of the Cabinet of the President of the Republic
Advisor in the Secretariat of the PES Group in European Parliament 1996-2007
Spokesperson for Member of the European Commission Erkki Liikanen and Member of Private Office of Commissioner Liikanen 1997-1999, 2001-2004
Editor in Chief, Mainosuutiset (Advertising News) 1988-1994
Reporter, Managing Editor, Talouselämä (Business Life) 1978-1987
Special Advisor to the Minister of Finance and Minister of Commerce and Industry 1980-1982
Information Officer, City of Espoo 1977-1978
Journalist, Me (We magazine) 1973-1978
Journalist, Kansan Lehti (regional newspaper) 1970-1973