Chief of Defence of Finland: Biography of General Janne Jaakkola (nato.int)

• Jaakkola was promoted to General and assumed command on 1 April 2024.
• His education includes the Norwegian General Staff Officer Course and the Senior Command Course.
• He has held positions including Aide de Camp to the Commander, Chief of Planning, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy.

"General Janne Jaakkola has been the Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces since April 2024. Born in 1967, his career includes service in KFOR and ISAF, various staff and command roles, and decorations such as the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland. He speaks English, Swedish, and Finnish."