Tuomo Johannes Tirkkonen

Background

Tirkkonen, Tuomo Johannes was born on June 22, 1940 in Veteli, Finland. Son of Tauno Heikki and Taimi Edit (Tolvanen) Tirkkonen.

Education

Student, University Helsinki (Finland), 1977.

Career

Vice president, National Union Finnish Students, Helsinki, 1968-1969; general secretary, Finnish Iti Center, Helsinki, 1969-1971; press secretary, Ministry of Education, Helsinki, 1972-1978; general secretary, Finnish Organisation, Stockholm, 1979-1986; executive director, Finland Festivals, Helsinki, since 1986. Member state committees Secretary Art, 1972-1978.

Achievements

• Tuomo Johannes Tirkkonen has been listed as a noteworthy Performing company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: music, theatre, film, litterature.

Connections

Married Mirja Marttila, May 27, 1971. Children: Jaako Tuomas, Jukka Tapani.

Father:

Tauno Heikki Tirkkonen

Mother:

Taimi Edit (Tolvanen) Tirkkonen

Spouse:

Mirja Marttila

child:

Jukka Tapani Tirkkonen

child:

Jaako Tuomas Tirkkonen