List of ambassadors of Finland to Italy
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of Finland to Italy. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between Finland and Italy.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Asko Ivalo | 1954 | 1961 |
| T. O. Vahervuori | 1961 | 1968 |
| Leo Tuominen | 1968 | 1969 |
| Jorma Vanamo | 1970 | 1975 |
| Taneli Kekkonen | 1975 | 1980 |
| Paul Jyrkänkallio | 1980 | 1985 |
| Eeva-Kristiina Forsman | 1985 | 1990 |
| Ossi Sunell | 1990 | 1993 |
| Matti Häkkänen | 1993 | 1997 |
| Dieter Vitzthum | 1997 | 2003 |
| Alec Aalto | 2003 | 2006 |
| Pauli Mäkelä | 2006 | 2010 |
| Petri Tuomi-Nikula | 2010 | 2015 |
| Janne Taalas | 2015 | 2019 |
| Pia Rantala-Engberg | 2019 | 2023 |
| Matti Lassila | 2023 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 11 January 2026, at 05:32 AM (EST).