Personal details

Minister of Agriculture of Forestry (Lipponen II), 31 May 2002–17 April 2003

 

National Coalition Party, Vice Chair 2001–2008

 

Member of Parliament, 1996–2009

Communications Sub–committee, Chair 2007–2009

Tax Sub–committee, Chair 2003–2007

  

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Board of Directors, Member 2009–2011

Hämeenlinna Ice Hockey Stadium, Managing Director 1992–1996

HPK Ice Hockey Association, Managing Director 1989–1996

OKO Bank, Hämeenlinna district, Securities Manager 1988–1989

OKO Bank, Hämeenlinna district, Manager 1986–1988

Farmer 1986 to present

 

Hämeenlinna City Council, 1st Vice Chair, 2008–2009

Regional Council of Häme, Assembly, Chair 2001–2009

Regional Council of Häme, Managing Board, Chair 1997–2000

Hauho Municipal Council, Member 1981–2008, Chair 1993–2002

 

National Sports Council, Chair 1998–1999, Vice Chair 2000–2002

Council for the Environment and Natural Resources, Chair 1996–1999

 

Spouse: Minna Koskinen

Two children

Language skills: Finnish, English, Swedish, German

Military rank: Senior Lieutenant

 

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