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Rud Pedersen Public Affairs Finland strengthens its Senior Advisor Team with Kari Välimäki
Rud Pedersen Public Affairs Finland is strengthened with M.Sc. Kari Välimäki joining its ranks as Senior Advisor. Prior to Rud Pedersen, Välimäki had a long and successful career as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and as the CEO of the Seafarer's Pension Fund.
Välimäki's background is impressive. He has held a number of important positions in the social and healthcare sectors at all levels, from European to local level. In addition to his job and official duties, he has served on the boards of several organizations in the social sector, including those of both companies and service organizations. In his most recent role as CEO of the Seafarer's Pension Fund, he led significant pension reform, organizational reform and real estate development projects.
"I am very excited that we in Rud Pedersen will get experience and knowledge of Välimäki's level. Välimäki will significantly strengthen our already specialized team, which is Finland's most experienced and versatile policy consultancy. Through this recruitment, we will be able to offer an even deeper and more versatile knowledge of public administration and policy dynamics, as well as developing policy contents for our customers," commented Esa Suominen, Managing Partner of Rud Pedersen Public Affairs Finland.