Björn Wahlroos
Björn Arne Christer "Nalle" Wahlroos (born 10 October 1952) is a Finnish banker, investor and the chairman of the Board in Sampo Group and UPM-Kymmene. Before switching to banking, Wahlroos worked as a professor at the Hanken School of Economics in Helsinki, from which he also holds a Doctorate in Economics.
Björn Wahlroos | |
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Wahlroos in 2009 | |
| Born | Björn Arne Christer Wahlroos 10 October 1952 Helsinki, Finland |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Education | Doctor of Economic Sciences (1979) |
| Alma mater | Hanken School of Economics |
| Board member of | Sampo Group, chairman UPM-Kymmene, chairman |
| Spouse |
Saara Wahlroos (m. 1977) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Bror Wahlroos Marita Wahlroos |
In terms of political economical viewpoint, Wahlroos is known as a defender of laissez-faire economics, a fighter against Keynesian economics and economic regulation. His views against government interference and regulation has prompted criticism and controversy throughout the years, as despite Wahlroos' wealth, he has collected hundreds of thousands of euros in Finnish agricultural subsidies.
He owns a mansion in Salo in Finland and a second mansion in Nice in France in addition an apartment in Stockholm. Wahlroos has also published several books on economics and the Finnish economy.
His father Bror "Buntta" Wahlroos was chief of staff in the Ministry of Trade and Industry. His mother, Marita Wahlroos, is a long-time friend of Martti Ahtisaari, president of Finland (1994–2000) and they both worked in Africa.