About Mats Odell
Born 1947. Mats Odell is a Swedish politician and economist.
Mats Christer Johannes Odell (born 30 April 1947) is a Swedish politician (Christian Democrat). He served as Minister of Communications (Transport) from 1991 to 1994 and as Minister for Financial Markets from 2006 to 2010.
Odell was chairman of the Young Christian Democrats 1975–1981. He is a member of the board of the Christian Democrats since 1988, MP since 1991, and the economics spokesman of the Christian Democrats 1994–2006.
He was parliamentary group leader of his party from 2010 to 2012 and second vice chairman from 2004 to 2012.
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Who is Mats Odell?
Swedish politician
When was Mats Odell born?
Mats Odell was born on 30 April 1947 in Värnamo parish.
What is Mats Odell's occupation?
Mats Odell is a politician and economist.
What nationality is Mats Odell?
Mats Odell is Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mats Odell. https://biography.guide/mats-odell/
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