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Sanna Marin

  • Former Prime Minister & Head of Government of Finland (2019-2023)

Sanna Marin is the Former Prime Minister of Finland (2019-2023) and the former leader of the Finnish Social Democratic Party. Appointed at the age of 34, Marin served as the youngest Prime Minister of the world when taking office in 2019. She also made history as the longest-serving woman prime minister of Finland, leading a coalition government entirely headed by women.

During Sanna Marin’s term, she led Finland through the COVID-19 pandemic, and her government implemented many progressive reforms addressing climate change, social justice and equality, including world's most ambitious climate laws aiming for carbon neutrality by 2035 and progressive family leave reform. She helped the country navigate neighboring Russia’s devastating full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and Finland’s rapid joining of NATO – the swiftest entry for any country in the alliance’s history. 

Following her term as Prime Minister, Marin joined the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, and specializes in topics of geopolitics, strategic autonomy, climate change, and female leadership. Her latest book, Hope in Action: A Memoir about the Courage to Lead, was released on November 4, 2025.

Marin has been actively engaged in politics since 2006. She has spoken at Davos AM23, the Lowy Institute, the Munich Security Conference, and for New York University’s 2023 Commencement, among others. 

 
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Past Hosts Include:
  • New York University - 2023 Commencement
  • Davos AM23
  • United Nation's High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)
  • Lowy Institute
  • Munich Security Conference
  • Cloudfest
  • Centerview Partners
  • NHO
  • Cherry Ventures Managment
  • Candriam
Sanna Marin was a wise and good decision. Full house, great content, amazing feedback, lot of selfies with attendees after her slot... 100% recommended.
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-Zurich Insurance

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-Financial Institution

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-Ringier AG

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-Holly Ransom, Energy Disruptors

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-Candriam

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-Cherry Ventures Managment

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-Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise
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Talks & Conversations with Sanna Marin
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Author Talk: ‘Hope in Action: A Memoir about the Courage to Lead’

In her highly anticipated memoir Hope in Action, SANNA MARIN reflects on her remarkable journey from a modest upbringing as the first in her family to attend university, to leading Finland through a global pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and its historic entry into NATO. With clarity and conviction, Marin speaks directly to the next generation of changemakers—offering both inspiration and actionable guidance on how to lead with purpose, especially when the world is watching. 

This event is ideal for: 

  1. Global policy forums & leadership institutes 
  2. Universities & student leadership programs 
  3. Women in leadership series 
  4. Corporate DEI & civic engagement events

Sanna Marin's Hope in Action is a rallying cry for those who believe in building a better future, together. 

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Geopolitics

Former Prime Minister of Finland SANNA MARIN made history as the youngest Prime Minister of the world, leading Finland through the global pandemic, a historically swift accession process to NATO after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the climate crisis. In this talk, Ms. Marin unpacks key geopolitical issues and events, from the Russian attack on Ukraine, to the Finnish accession to NATO, to European and Western strategic autonomy. Marin emphasizes the power of democratic powers joining together against major threats, how to avoid dependencies on authoritarian regimes, and strengthening partnerships, resilience, and trust.

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Climate Change and the Green & Digital Transition

In this talk, Former Prime Minister of Finland SANNA MARIN discusses the challenges and opportunities of creating sustainable growth with investment in the green & digital transition. Ms. Marin leverages a case example, sharing how Finland created the world's most ambitious climate policy and took action to become climate neutral by 2035 under her leadership. With a global perspective, Ms. Marin unpacks how the geopolitical choices of the West are linked to success in combatting climate change.

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Female Leadership

In this talk, Former Prime Minister of Finland SANNA MARIN shares personal stories on female leadership. The world's youngest head of government at the time, Ms. Marin has been celebrated for her groundbreaking leadership as the longest-serving woman prime minister of Finland, leading a parliamentary coalition entirely headed by women and a majority-women cabinet. Marin answers the question: What political, structural, and cultural changes are needed for more female leadership & gender equality?

Books by Sanna Marin
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