Background
Tarjanne, Pekka Johannes was born on September 19, 1937 in Stockholm. Son of Päivö Kaukomieli and Anna-Kerttu (Ritavuori) Tarjanne.
Tarjanne, Pekka Johannes was born on September 19, 1937 in Stockholm. Son of Päivö Kaukomieli and Anna-Kerttu (Ritavuori) Tarjanne.
Master of Science in Engineering, Institute of Technology, Helsinki, Finland, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Physics, Institute of Technology, Helsinki, Finland, 1962.
Research physicist University California, Cornell University, Princeton University, 1962-1965. Professor theoretical physics University Oulu, Finland, 1965-1966, University Helsinki, 1967-1977. Minister transport and communications Government of Finland, Helsinki, 1972-1975, director-general post and telecommunications, 1977-1989.
Secretary-general International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, since 1989. M.p. Finnish Parliament, Helsinki, 1970-1977, chairman transport and communications committee Nordic Council, 1970-1972, 75-77. Member Nordic Council Ministers, 1972-1975.
Married Aino Anita Kairamo, September 6, 1962. Children: Ari, Maarit, Eero, Pia (deceased).