Merja Paavola

Merja Paavola

President of Corporate Public Affairs, Fortum

Experienced and committed public affairs professional and a strong team leader with focus on energy and climate policies and European Union. Creative strategist with pragmatic working style. Advocate of transparent and ethical lobbying. Over 10 years work history in a major listed energy company (Fortum oyj), in VP role since 2014. Former government official with experience from multiple roles in various ministries: Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Government EU Affairs Department and Finnish Permanent EU Representation in Brussels.

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