Profile: Cai-Göran Alexander Stubb, 13th President of the Republic of Finland
Alexander Stubb, born on 1 April 1968 in Helsinki, Finland, is the 13th President of the Republic of Finland, assuming office on 1 March 2024. His upbringing in a bilingual household shaped his fluency in both Finnish and Swedish languages.
After completing his general upper secondary school education and mandatory military service, Stubb pursued his academic journey. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Furman University in the United States in 1993. Following this, he obtained a diploma in French language and culture from Sorbonne Université in Paris in 1994. Stubb furthered his education by completing a Master of Arts (MA) degree at the College of Europe in Bruges in 1995. In 1999, he defended his doctoral dissertation in international relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science. His dissertation focused on the flexible integration of the European Union.
Stubb’s career has been marked by a blend of academic pursuits, diplomatic roles, and significant political positions. He has held various roles including:
Apart from his native Finnish and Swedish, Alexander Stubb is proficient in English, French, and German, reflecting his international education and career.
Stubb has been married to Attorney Suzanne Innes-Stubb, a British and Finnish citizen, since 1998. They have two adult children, Emilie and Oliver, as well as two cats named Milo and Nala.
Stubb’s interests span a wide range of activities. He has participated in various sports including ice hockey, football, handball, and golf. He has even represented Finland in golf at the national level. Currently, his hobbies include cycling, swimming, running, skiing, and participating in triathlons.
As an author, Stubb has penned numerous works on international politics, the European Union, Finnish identity, and physical activity. Notably, he co-authored his autobiography “Alex” with Karo Hämäläinen in 2017. Stubb has also contributed columns to several publications such as Helsingin Sanomat, Blue Wings magazine, Apu magazine, Dagens Industri, and the Financial Times.
Throughout his career, Stubb has received several honors and awards recognizing his contributions to politics, academia, and society. Some notable accolades include:
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