Joakim Strand

Finland

Minister, European Affairs and Ownership Steering

Description

Joakim Strand is the Minister of European Affairs and Ownership Steering to Finland, serving in Petteri Orpo’s Cabinet since July 2024. Mr. Strand was first elected to the Finnish Parliament in 2015 and has served as Member of Parliament since then. During his parliamentary career he has served as the Chair of the Committee for the Future and the Intelligence Oversight Committee and as a member in the Commerce Committee and the Defence Committee, among others. Strand has also worked as the Chair of the City Council of his hometown, Vaasa, the Chair of Regional Assembly of Ostrobothnia, the Chair of the Kvarken Council and the Chair of the Board of two energy companies. Prior to being a Member of Parliament, Strand worked in business. Strand has also played football in Vasa IFK in the second highest division in Finland. Minister Strand is Master of Laws and Master of Economics.