Janne Jaakkola

Janne Alpertti Jaakkola (born 17 July 1967 in Vehmaa) is a Finnish general, serving as the Chief of Defence and commander of the Finnish Defence Forces since 1 April 2024.

Jaakkola was started his service as a conscript in 1986, was commissioned as reserve officer in 1987, graduated the military academy in 1990. He was promoted to first lieutenant in 1990, captain in 1994, major in 2000, colonel in 2014, brigadier general in 2017, and a full general in 2024.