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Björn Arne Christer Wahlroos

Also Known As: "Nalle"
Current Location:: Salo, Finland
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Birthplace: Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
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Son of Buntta Wahlroos and Private
Husband of Private
Father of Private and Private
Brother of Private

Occupation: Bankdirektör
Managed by: Markus Jaakko Tapio Pirttimaa
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About Björn Wahlroos

Björn Arne Christer Wahlroos (1952-) is the Chairman of the Board and a major stockholder in Nordea Bank, Sampo Group, and UPM-Kymmene. Because of his position of three major companies, he has been quoted as the King of Helsinki Stock Exchange. However, more often than not, he is known as "Nalle" (Teddy Bear) due to his name Björn meaning a bear.

Wahlroos is known as a colorful and outspoken character, and in terms of political economy viewpoint, he is known as a defender of laissez-faire economics, and as a fighter against Keynesian economics. Also, he has supported Citizen's salary and taken a stand against Goverment subsidiaries. His Mansion in Salo is also a farm, making him a farmer. And, with a farmers' benefits he says: "This year I got €400,000 in subsidiaries, none of which I need."

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Björn Wahlroos's Timeline

1952
October 10, 1952
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland