Janne Kinnunen

Janne Kinnunen is the mayor of Mikkeli, Finland, having moved to the city two and a half years ago from Viitasaari. With a background in athletics and experience in municipal management, he has embraced Mikkeli's unique blend of urban living and natural beauty. Kinnunen appreciates the city's accessibility to nature while being close to urban amenities, and he has a strong commitment to enhancing the community's potential for growth, particularly with the recent establishment of a NATO headquarters, which he sees as a significant opportunity for the city's international presence and economic development.