Pekka Vennamo

Pekka Veikko Vennamo (7 November 1944 – 9 February 2026) was a Finnish politician and corporate executive. He was the leader of the Finnish Rural Party from 1979 to 1989. He was also member of the Parliament of Finland from 1972 to 1975 representing the constituency of Helsinki and again from 1979 to 1989 representing the southern constituency of Turku Province. In addition, Vennamo served as the Deputy Minister of Finance in Kalevi Sorsa's fourth cabinet from 1983 to 1987 and as the Minister of Transport in Harri Holkeri's cabinet from 1987 to 1989.

Life and career Vennamo was born in Helsinki on 7 November 1944, the son of Veikko Vennamo, the founder and first leader of the Finnish Rural party. Before entering politics, he studied engineering. Beginning in 1999, Vennamo was CEO of a company called Sijoitus.