Background
Hamalainen, Sirkka Aune-Marjatta was born on May 8, 1939 in Riihimäki, Finland.
Hamalainen, Sirkka Aune-Marjatta was born on May 8, 1939 in Riihimäki, Finland.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, 1961. Master of Arts in Economics, 1964. Licentiate of science economics, 1979.
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration, 1981. Doctor (honorary), Turku School Economic and Business Administration, 1995.
Economist Bank of Finland, Helsinki, 1961-1972, head of office, 1972-1979, acting head, 1979-1981, director, 1982-1991, governor, chairman, 1992-1998. Director economics department Finnish Ministry of Finance, 1981-1982. Member executive board European Central Bank, 1998—2003.
Retired
Docent, adjunct professor Helsinki School Economic and Business Administration, since 1991. Member National Board Economic Defense, 1992—1998, CEPS International Advisory Council, 1993—1998. Board directors Foundation for Economic Education, since 1996.
Member central bank governance steering committee Bank International Settlements, since 1996.
Member Economic Council of Finland, 1992—1998. Board directors Finnish National Theatre, 1992—1998. Member Trilateral Commission, Europe, since 1995.
Supervisor board Finnish Cultural Foundation, since 1996. Member develop program of national strategy, 1996—1998. Member Finnish Public Research & Development Financing Evaluation Group, 1998.
Board trustees Savonlinna Opera Festival Patrons' Association, since 1993.
Married; 2 children.