Toni Vanhala
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English Professional working proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Swedish Limited working proficiency
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Krista Taipale
I have work with Toni Vanhala almost for ten years. We have collaborated both regarding EU affairs of Kymenlaakso region as well as international organisations. Toni Vanhala has a long experience in international and EU-affairs. He is an outstanding colleague and professional. Toni has a great ability to analyse quickly complex issues and communicate them in an effective, clear and understandable way. Toni is also a skilled lobbyist. He is a strong team player giving always credit also to his colleagues and team members. Toni shows initiative and leadership always when needed. He has strong skills in working in international and multicultural environments. Always with a positive attitude and smile. I have always enjoyed very much working with Toni Vanhala. He is extremely multiskilled, talented, reliable colleague and professional.
Krista Taipale
I have work with Toni Vanhala almost for ten years. We have collaborated both regarding EU affairs of Kymenlaakso region as well as international organisations. Toni Vanhala has a long experience in international and EU-affairs. He is an outstanding colleague and professional. Toni has a great ability to analyse quickly complex issues and communicate them in an effective, clear and understandable way. Toni is also a skilled lobbyist. He is a strong team player giving always credit also to his colleagues and team members. Toni shows initiative and leadership always when needed. He has strong skills in working in international and multicultural environments. Always with a positive attitude and smile. I have always enjoyed very much working with Toni Vanhala. He is extremely multiskilled, talented, reliable colleague and professional.
Krista Taipale
I have work with Toni Vanhala almost for ten years. We have collaborated both regarding EU affairs of Kymenlaakso region as well as international organisations. Toni Vanhala has a long experience in international and EU-affairs. He is an outstanding colleague and professional. Toni has a great ability to analyse quickly complex issues and communicate them in an effective, clear and understandable way. Toni is also a skilled lobbyist. He is a strong team player giving always credit also to his colleagues and team members. Toni shows initiative and leadership always when needed. He has strong skills in working in international and multicultural environments. Always with a positive attitude and smile. I have always enjoyed very much working with Toni Vanhala. He is extremely multiskilled, talented, reliable colleague and professional.
Krista Taipale
I have work with Toni Vanhala almost for ten years. We have collaborated both regarding EU affairs of Kymenlaakso region as well as international organisations. Toni Vanhala has a long experience in international and EU-affairs. He is an outstanding colleague and professional. Toni has a great ability to analyse quickly complex issues and communicate them in an effective, clear and understandable way. Toni is also a skilled lobbyist. He is a strong team player giving always credit also to his colleagues and team members. Toni shows initiative and leadership always when needed. He has strong skills in working in international and multicultural environments. Always with a positive attitude and smile. I have always enjoyed very much working with Toni Vanhala. He is extremely multiskilled, talented, reliable colleague and professional.
Experience
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Kotkan kaupunki - City of Kotka
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Finland
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director, City Development and Communications
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Cursor Oy
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Finland
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Advisor, Invest in
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Mar 2021 - Dec 2022
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Kymenlaakson Liitto - Regional Council of Kymenlaakso
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Kotka, Southern Finland, Finland
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Head of International Affairs
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May 2011 - Mar 2021
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Kotkan kaupunki - City of Kotka
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Finland
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vs. kehitysjohtaja / Director, City Development and Communications
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Sep 2018 - Jun 2019
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Regional Council of Kymenlaakso
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Kotka Area, Finland
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Vs. aluekehitysjohtaja - Director, Regional Development (deputy)
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Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
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Senior Advisor, Regional development
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Mar 2006 - May 2011
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European Parliament
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Belgium
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Political Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant to MEP
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Sep 2001 - Feb 2006
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Eduskunta | Riksdagen | Parliament of Finland
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Assistant to MP
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Sep 2000 - Feb 2006
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Education
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1997 - 2005
Heidelberg University
M.A., Political Science
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