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Ministeri (Minister)
Olavi J. Mattila
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 13 June 1975 – 30 November 1975 |
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| Prime Minister | Keijo Liinamaa |
| Preceded by | Ahti Karjalainen |
| Succeeded by | Kalevi Sorsa |
| In office 29 October 1971 – 23 February 1972 |
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| Prime Minister | Teuvo Aura |
| Preceded by | Väinö Leskinen |
| Succeeded by | Kalevi Sorsa |
| Minister of Trade and Industry | |
| In office 14 May 1970 – 15 July 1970 |
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| Prime Minister | Teuvo Aura |
| Preceded by | Grels Teir |
| Succeeded by | Arne Berner |
| In office 18 December 1963 – 12 September 1964 |
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| Prime Minister | Reino R. Lehto |
| Preceded by | Toivo Wiherheimo |
| Succeeded by | Toivo Wiherheimo |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Finland | |
| In office 13 June 1975 – 30 November 1975 |
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| Prime Minister | Keijo Liinamaa |
| Preceded by | Ahti Karjalainen |
| Succeeded by | Kalevi Sorsa |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Olavi Johannes Mattila
24 October 1918 Hyvinkää, Finland |
| Died | 4 August 2013 (aged 94) Hyvinkää, Finland |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouses | Annikki (deceased, June 2004) |
| Children | Olli Mattila |
Olavi Johannes Mattila (born October 24, 1918 – died August 4, 2013) was an important Finnish politician. He served as Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs two times. He also held many other important jobs in the government during the 1960s and 1970s. Mr. Mattila was also the leader (CEO) of a big state-owned company called Valmet. He was known as a close friend and helper of Urho Kekkonen, who was the President of Finland for a long time.
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Olavi J. Mattila: Early Life and Learning
Becoming an Engineer and Business Expert
Olavi Mattila was a very smart student. He earned a degree in engineering in 1946. Later, in 1950, he also got a master's degree in business. This showed he was good at both science and managing businesses.
Working as a Diplomat
From 1952 to 1960, Mr. Mattila worked as a diplomat for Finland. He lived and worked in other countries. He was part of Finnish diplomatic missions in Beijing, China, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Diplomats help represent their country and build good relationships with other nations.
Role in Trade and Industry
After his time as a diplomat, Olavi Mattila returned to Finland. He became a director in the Ministry of Trade and Industry. This ministry helps manage Finland's business and industrial activities.
Olavi J. Mattila: Government and Business Roles
Serving as a Minister
Olavi Mattila held several important positions in the Finnish government. He was a minister, which means he was in charge of a specific part of the government. He served as the Minister of Trade and Industry for two short periods. He also became the Minister for Foreign Affairs twice. This role involves managing Finland's relationships with other countries. He was known as an "independent" politician, meaning he didn't belong to a specific political party.
Leading State-Owned Companies
Beyond his government roles, Mr. Mattila was a leader in major Finnish companies owned by the state.
- He was the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Valmet from 1965 to 1973. Valmet is a large company that makes machines and equipment.
- From 1973 to 1982, he became the chairman of Valmet's board.
- He also served as the chairman of the board for Enso-Gutzeit. This was another important state-owned company, known for its work in the forest industry.
Later Life
In 2002, Olavi Mattila began studying the Bible with members of Jehovah's Witnesses. He later joined their religion. He passed away on August 4, 2013, at the age of 94.
