Jussi Pajunen
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Jussi Ilmari Pajunen (born 5 September 1954 in Helsinki) is a Finnish politician of the National Coalition Party and former city manager of Helsinki.
Quick Facts Ylipormestari (High Mayor), City Manager of Helsinki ...
Ylipormestari (High Mayor) Jussi Pajunen | |
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City Manager of Helsinki | |
In office 1 June 2005 ā 7 June 2017 | |
Preceded by | Eva-Riitta Siitonen |
Succeeded by | Jan Vapaavuori (as mayor) |
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Born | (1954-09-05) 5 September 1954 (age 69) Helsinki, Finland |
Political party | National Coalition Party |
Spouse | Jaana Pajunen |
Alma mater | Helsinki School of Economics INSEAD |
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Prior to this appointment, Pajunen served as a member of the City Council in 1997ā2005, and became a member of the City Board in 1999. In 2003 he assumed the position of Chairman of the City Board, holding it until his appointment as City Manager of Helsinki.
As City Manager, Pajunen was closely involved in Helsinki's bid to become World Design Capital in 2012 under the theme "Open Helsinki".