Background
Haavisto, Heikki Johannes was born on August 20, 1935 in Turku, Finland. Son of Urho and Alli Haavisto.
Haavisto, Heikki Johannes was born on August 20, 1935 in Turku, Finland. Son of Urho and Alli Haavisto.
Master of Science in Agriculture, University Helsinki, Finland. Master of Laws, University Helsinki, Finland. Doctor in Agriculture and Foreign, University Helsinki, Finland.
Doctor of Philosophy (Honorary), University Turku, Finland. Doctor in Agriculture and Forestry (honorary), University Helsinki, Finland. Dr.Vet. (honorary), University Helsinki, Finland.
Head of department, Oy Vehnä Ab, 1963-1966;
secretary-general, Control Union of Agricultural Prodrs. and Forest Owners, Helsinki, 1966-1975;
pres, Control Union of Agricultural Prodrs. and Forest Owners, Helsinki, 1976-1994;
minister foreign affairs, Government of Finland, Helsinki, 1993-1995. Member administrative county Osuukunta Metsäliitto, Helsinki, 1976-1993, vice chairman, president, 1976-1993. Chairman delegation Finn.
Cooperative Pellervo, Helsinki, since 1979. Vice chairman administrative county Control Union Cooperative Banks, Helsinki, 1985-1993. Active International Policy Council on Agriculture and Trade, Washington, 1988-1994.
Chairman administrative county Raisio Group, 1997-1996, Chairman, Board Of Directors since 1997.
Married Maija Rihko, November 14, 1964. Children: Antti, Erkki, Ilkka.