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Plenary Meeting of the LXII COSAC Helsinki, 1 – 3 of December 2019 Speakers’ curricula vitae in order of appearance Réunion plénière de la LXII COSAC Helsinki, 1 – 3 décembre 2019 Curriculums vitae des orateurs dans l’ordre d’apparition Ms Satu Hassi Chair of the Grand Committee and FMA member EN Education: MSc in Electrical Power Engineering Helsinki University of Technology (currently Aalto university) 1979 Licentiate of Technology in Electrical Power Engineering Tampere University of Technology 1985 Professional career: Research and Design Engineer at Oy Tampella Ab Tamrock 1979-81; Teacher at Tampere University of Technology 1981-85; Freelance writer 1985-1991 Political career: Chair of the Grand Committee 2019-present Member of Parliament of Finland 1991-2004 and 2015-present Member of Tampere City Council 1985-2000 and 2013-present Chair of the Committee on Environment 2015-2019 Chairperson of the Green Parliamentary group 1991-93, 1997 and 2003-2004 Chairperson of the Green League of Finland 1997-2001 Member of the European Parliament 2004-2014 Vice-Chair of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety 2004-2009 Vice-Chair of the Committee on Environment 2003-2004 Minister for Environment and Development Cooperation from April 1999 to May 2002 Présidente du Grand Comité FR Éducation : Master en génie de l'énergie électrique Université de technologie d'Helsinki (actuellement Université d'Aalto) 1979 Licencié en technologie de l'énergie électrique Université de technologie de Tampere 1985 Carrière professionnelle : Ingénieur de recherche et de conception chez Oy Tampella Ab Tamrock 1979-81 ; professeur à l'Université technologique de Tampere 1981-85 ; rédacteur indépendant 1985-1991 Carrière politique : Président de la Grande Commission depuis 2019 Député au Parlement finlandais de 1991 à 2004 et depuis 2015 Membre du conseil municipal de Tampere de 1985 à 2000 et depuis 2013 Président de la commission de l'environnement 2015–2019 Président du groupe des Verts 1991-93, 1997 et 2003-2004 Président de la Ligue des Verts de Finlande 1997-2001 Membre du Parlement européen 2004-2014 Vice-président de la commission de l'environnement, de la santé publique et de la sécurité alimentaire 2004-2009 Vice-président de la Commission de l'environnement 2003-2004 Ministre de l'environnement et de la coopération au développement d'avril 1999 à mai 2002 Mr Jan Vapaavuori Mayor of Helsinki After an extensive career in Finnish national politics Mr. Jan Vapaavuori became the Mayor of Helsinki in June 2017 after winning the election with a record number of support. As his first task he set forth a city strategy, laying ground for an ambitious four-year agenda. The strategy champions Helsinki as the “most functional city in the world” with a special focus on sustainable growth, digitalization, global problem solving, creativity and the best possible conditions for happy everyday city life. The strategy also defined Helsinki as a test-bed for start-ups and smart city development projects resulting in an increased global relevance for the city. In 2012 to 2015 Mr. Vapaavuori served as Minister of Economic Affairs and in 2007 – 2011 as Minister of Housing. Since 2015 he worked as Vice President of the European Investment Bank. As Minister of Economic Affairs, he negotiated the Meyer Turku shipyard sale that played a key role in renewing the Finnish maritime industry. As the Minister of Housing Mr. Vapaavuori created a program that resulted in a decrease of long-term homelessness by fifty percent - a model that has gained international recognition. From 2003 to 2015 Mr. Vapaavuori was a Member of Parliament. During his term as MP, he served among other things as chair of the party's parliamentary group. In addition to his career in national politics, Mr. Vapaavuori has a long-standing career with the City of Helsinki as Member of the Helsinki City Council and as the chairman of the City Board. Mr. Vapaavuori graduated as Master of Law from the University of Helsinki. Mr Matti Vanhanen Speaker of the Parliament of Finland EN Matti Vanhanen is an experienced Finnish politician and former Prime Minister of Finland. Currently he is the Speaker of the Parliament. He was also Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Parliament, Chairman of the Centre Party, and in the second half of 2006 he was President of the European Council. In his earlier career he was a journalist. He is also chairman of the Board of Directors of Sitra and the Parliamentary Supervisory Council of the Bank of Finland. Président du Parlement de Finlande FR Matti Vanhanen est un homme politique finlandais, ancien Premier ministre finlandais. Il est actuellement président du Parlement. Il a également été président de la commission des affaires étrangères du Parlement, président du Parti du Centre et, au second semestre 2006, président du Conseil européen. Au début de sa carrière, il était journaliste. Il est également président du conseil d'administration de Sitra et du conseil de surveillance parlementaire de la Banque de Finlande. Mr Antti Rinne Prime minister Personal details Prime Minister, 6 June 2019 to present Party Leader, Master of Laws, Member of Parliament Social Democratic Party Date and place of birth: 3 November 1962 Helsinki Place of residence: Mäntsälä Political career Prime Minister, 6 June 2019 to present Minister of Finance and Minister deputising for the Prime Minister (Stubb), 24 June 2014– 29 May 2015 Minister of Finance and Minister deputising for the Prime Minister (Katainen), 6 June 2014–24 June 2014 Party Leader, Social Democratic Party, 2014 to present Member of Parliament, 2015 to present Mäntsälä Local Council, Member 1996–2004, 2012 to present Lohja Local Council, Member 1988–1992 Ms Tytti Tuppurainen Minister for European Affairs EN Minister for European Affairs, 6 June 2019 to present Master of Arts, Project Coordinator, Member of Parliament Social Democratic Party Date and place of birth: 18 February 1976 Oulu Political career Minister for European Affairs, 6 June 2019 to present Social Democratic Party, Board, Member 2012–2017, representative of Social Democratic Women 2017 to present Finnish Social Democratic Women, Chair 2014 to present Party of European Socialists (PES), Presidency, Member 2012 to present Member of Parliament, 2011 to present Oulu Local Council, Member 2000 to present Regional Council of Oulu, Assembly, Chair Other work experience and societal responsibilities Oulu University of Applied Sciences, R&D coordinator, 2005–2011 Oulun Ekotuote Oy, Managing Director 1995–2000 Yritetään yhdessä ry, Project Worker 1994–2000 Oulun Suorajakelu Oy, newspaper delivery person 1989–1998 Finnish UN Association, Chair 2018–2019 Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Services (JHL), Union Council Representative 2017–2019 Tradeka, Board of Representatives, Member 2010–2019 Oulu Deaconess Institute (ODL), Supervisory Board, Member 2010–2019 University of Oulu, Advisory Board Network of Female Members of Parliament, Chair 2018–2019 Oulu City Theatre, Board, Chair 2013-2018 Finnish 4H Federation, Council, Chair 2012–2016 Northern sparsely populated areas (NSPA), Representative for North Ostrobothnia 2009 to present Ministre des affaires européens FR Ministre des Affaires européennes depuis le 6 juin 2019 Master ès arts, coordonnatrice de projet, députée Parti social-démocrate Date et lieu de naissance : 18 février 1976 Oulu Carrière politique Ministre des Affaires européennes depuis le 6 juin 2019 Membre du conseil d'administration du Parti social-démocrate (2012-2017), représentante de Social Democratic Women 2017 à ce jour Présidente de la Chaire des femmes sociales-démocrates finlandaises de 2014 à aujourd'hui Parti socialiste européen (PSE), présidence, membre depuis 2012 Député de 2011 à aujourd'hui Membre du Conseil local de Oulu depuis 2000 Conseil régional d'Oulu, Assemblée, président Autres expériences de travail et responsabilités sociétales Université des sciences appliquées d'Oulu, coordinateur R&D, 2005-2011 Oulun Ekotuote Oy, directeur général 1995-2000 Yritetäään yhdessä ry, Chargée de projet 1994-2000 Oulun Suorajakakelu Oy, livreur de journaux 1989-1998 Président de l'Association finlandaise pour les Nations Unies 2018-2019 Représentante du Syndicat des services publics et sociaux (JHL), Conseillère syndicale 2017-2019 Tradeka, Conseil des représentants, membre 2010-2019 Membre du Conseil de surveillance de l'Institut Oulu Deaconess (ODL) 2010-2019 Université d'Oulu, Conseil consultatif Réseau des femmes parlementaires, présidente 2018-2019 Conseil d'administration du Théâtre municipal d'Oulu, président 2013-2018 Fédération finlandaise des 4H, Conseil, Présidence 2012-2016 Régions nordiques à faible densité de population (ZPSN), représentante de l'Ostrobotnie du Nord de 2009 à aujourd'hui Mr Michael O’Flaherty Director of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights Michael O'Flaherty is Director of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights. Previously, he was Established Professor of Human Rights Law and Director of the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the National University of Ireland Galway, and served as Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. From 2004-2012, he was a member of the UN Human Rights Committee. His earlier UN career included leadership of human rights protection programmes in Sierra Leone and Bosnia-Herzegowina. Mr Maroš Šefčovič European Commission Vice-President Nationality: Slovak Born: 24 July 1966, Bratislava, Slovakia Marital status: Married, three children Professional
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