Career
Deputy premier (Vice lantråd), Government of Åland 2011-
Speaker, Parliament of Åland 2007- 2011
Premier (lantråd), Government of Åland 1999-2007
Deputy premier (Vice lantråd), Government of Åland 1995-1999
Minister of education and culture, Government of Åland 1991-1995
Chairman of the Åland Centre Party 1986-1987, and 1997–2007.