Martti Ahtisaari
C- Birthday
- June 23, 1937
- Age
- 88
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $20M
About
Martti Ahtisaari was a Finnish politician and diplomat who served as the President of Finland from 1994 to 2000. Before becoming president, he served as Finland's Ambassador to Tanzania and United Nations Commissioner for Namibia. He was known for his extensive work in international peace mediation, playing key roles in resolving conflicts in Namibia, Indonesia, and the Balkans. Ahtisaari was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008 for his significant contributions to peace efforts around the world.
Career Timeline
Ambassador to Tanzania
Ahtisaari becomes Finland's Ambassador to Tanzania, starting his diplomatic career, with modest financial gains.
UN Commissioner for Namibia
Appointed as the UN Commissioner for Namibia, increasing his international recognition and slightly improving his net worth.
President of Finland
Elected as the President of Finland, raising his profile significantly, though not resulting in a substantial increase in personal wealth.
Nobel Peace Prize
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his peace mediation efforts, greatly enhancing his reputation and boosting his income through speaking engagements and consulting.
Peace Initiatives
Continues peace work through CMI, maintaining a steady income from various initiatives.
Respected Statesman
Martti Ahtisaari is remembered as a respected international statesman, even though he has stepped down from the world stage due to his health.
