Joona Hänninen

Joonas Hänninen is a seasoned municipal leader with extensive experience in various administrative roles. Currently serving as Kaupunginjohtaja for Varkauden kaupunki since April 2021, Hänninen previously held the position of Kunnanjohtaja at Joroisten kunta from November 2014 to April 2021 and served as vs. kunnansihteeri at Pelkosenniemen kunta for a brief period in 2014. Additional roles include Kehittäjätyöntekijä at Sallan kunta and various positions related to project management and planning from 2009 to 2012. Hänninen's educational background includes a Master of Social Sciences and a Bachelor of Social Sciences, both from the University of Lapland, specializing in leadership, management, and administrative science.