List of ambassadors of Finland to Australia
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of Finland to Australia. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between Finland and Australia.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
|
Paavo Simelius
(Chargé d'Affaires) |
1949 | 1958 |
|
Toivo Kala
(Chargé d'Affaires) |
1958 | 1963 |
|
Olavi Wanne
(Chargé d'Affaires) |
1963 | 1968 |
| Tuure Mentula | 1969 | 1975 |
| Åke Backström | 1975 | 1980 |
| Veikko Huttunen | 1980 | 1983 |
| Osmo Lares | 1983 | 1987 |
| Ulf-Erik Slotte | 1987 | 1991 |
| Charles Murto | 1991 | 1996 |
| Esko Hamilo | 1996 | 2001 |
| Anneli Puura-Märkälä | 2001 | 2005 |
| Glen Lindholm | 2005 | 2009 |
| Maija Lähteenmäki | 2010 | 2012 |
| Pasi Patokallio | 2013 | 2016 |
| Lars Backström | 2016 | 2020 |
| Satu Mattila-Budich | 2020 | 2024 |
| Arto Haapea | 2024 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 11 January 2026, at 05:07 AM (EST).