Merja Ylä-Anttila

Merja Ylä-Anttila is a prominent Finnish media executive known for her leadership role at Yleisradio (Yle), Finland's national public broadcasting company. She recently made headlines for receiving the Kultainen Venla lifetime achievement award at the 2026 Kultainen Venla gala, recognizing her significant contributions to the Finnish television industry before her retirement in late 2025.