Antti Makkonen

Antti Makkonen is a seasoned legal professional specializing in banking and finance legislation, currently serving as a Senior Ministerial Adviser at Valtiovarainministeriö since March 2019. With extensive experience at OP Financial Group from May 2007 to March 2019, Makkonen held positions such as Senior Legal Counsel and Head of EU Public Affairs. Additional expertise includes a part-time role as Senior Advisor for the European Association of Co-operative Banks and a Visiting Doctoral Researcher at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Makkonen's academic credentials encompass a Master of Laws from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and ongoing Ph.D. studies at the University of Lapland, complemented by multiple degrees in law from the same institution.