Sanna Marin
“The strength of a society is measured not by the wealth of its most affluent members, but by how well its most vulnerable citizens are able to cope. The question we need to ask is whether everyone has the chance to lead a life of dignity.”
- Former Prime Minister of Finland
- Youngest Prime Minister of the world (at 34)
- Finland’s leader during Covid, start of the war with Ukraine and Finland’s NATO accession
Sanna Marin is the former Prime Minister of Finland (2019-2023) and the former leader of the Finnish Social Democratic Party. Appointed at the age of 34, Marin served as the youngest Prime Minister of the world when taking office.
Marin’s government has been considered one of the most successful in handling the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in terms of lost lives and economical damage caused by the pandemic. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Marin led her country through the most swift NATO accession process in the whole history of the alliance.
Marin made history as the longest-serving woman prime minister of Finland, leading a coalition government entirely headed by women and a majority-women cabinet.
In addition to the historical challenges during her leadership Marin’s government passed many progressive reforms in Finland. Including world's most ambitious climate laws aiming for carbon neutrality by 2035, family leave reform sharing paid leave with both parents equally. As well as major reforms improving healthcare, education and human rights.
Audience testimonials
"Her session was ranked the highest out of the entire agenda."
~ Cherry Ventures Management
“Sanna Marin was a wise and good decision. Full house, great content, amazing feedback, lot of selfies with attendees after her slot... 100% recommended.”
~ Cloudfest
"Sanna Marin was very accessible and kind to everyone she interacted with. She is a powerful speaker, and she made a fantastic impression to our guests. She is exactly what she projects: an excellent human being."
~ Candriam