List of ambassadors of Finland to the United States
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of Finland to United States. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between Finland and United States.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Johan Nykopp | 1954 | 1958 |
| Richard Seppälä | 1958 | 1965 |
| Olavi Munkki | 1965 | 1972 |
| Leo Tuominen | 1972 | 1977 |
| Jaakko Iloniemi | 1977 | 1983 |
| Richard Müller | 1983 | 1985 |
| Paavo Rantanen | 1986 | 1988 |
| Jukka Valtasaari | 1988 | 1996 |
| Jaakko Laajava | 1996 | 2001 |
| Jukka Valtasaari | 2001 | 2005 |
| Pekka Lintu | 2006 | 2011 |
| Ritva Koukku-Ronde | 2011 | 2015 |
| Kirsti Kauppi | 2015 | 2020 |
| Mikko Hautala | 2020 | 2024 |
| Leena-Kaisa Mikkola | 2024 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 10 January 2026, at 08:53 AM (EST).