Background
PEKKALA, Ahti Antti Johannes was born on December 20, 1924 in Haapavesi. Son of Antti and Alina (née Haavisto) Pekkala.
PEKKALA, Ahti Antti Johannes was born on December 20, 1924 in Haapavesi. Son of Antti and Alina (née Haavisto) Pekkala.
Director Haapaveden osuuspankki 1952-1985. Presidential Elector, 1956, 1978 and 1982. Member of Parliament 1970-1986.
Vice-Chairman Central Party 1971-1986. Bank Supervisor, Pari. 1975-1978; First Vice-Speaker, Pari.
1976-1977, Speaker 79. Minister of Finance 1979-1986. Governor Oulu District since 1986.
Supervisory Board, Central Union of Co-operative Banks, Land and Industrial Mortgage Bank Ltd., Rautaruukki Oy, Tapiola Life Mutual Assurance Company. Board of directors Oy Pohjolan Liikenne, Liitto Oy, Central Union of Co-operative Banks. Leisure interest: hunting.
Married Liisa Halmetoja in 1959.