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Elina Laavi starts as the Director of Economic Development

Elina Laavi will start at the City of Lahti on August 1. Laavi was selected for the position of Director of Economic Development in the summer of 2023. That same summer, she was also appointed as State Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, and the Ministry of Justice, and she took a year-long leave of absence.

Elina Laavi already has experience with the City of Lahti having served as the city’s Director of Public Affairs from 2014 to 2016. She holds a Master’s degree in Administrative Sciences.

– Lahti is one of the most interesting cities in Finland. I am excited to work together with colleagues as well as with the city’s residents, businesses, and stakeholders to enhance Lahti’s vitality and competitiveness, Laavi commented.

For more information: Elina Laavi elina.laavi@lahti.fi

The article was translated with the help of artificial intelligence.