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Mission Statement 

The American Embassy in Helsinki protects and promotes American interests and develops relations with Finland through contacts with Finnish government, business, labor, agriculture, media and education leaders.

Led by the United States Ambassador, the Embassy team explains and advocates the position of the United States Government on bilateral and multi-lateral political, economic, social, and scientific issues.

Key Officers and Sections


  • Ambassador: Bruce J. Oreck
  • Deputy Chief of Mission: Michael A. Butler
  • Management Affairs: Russell W. Jones, Jr.
  • Agricultural Affairs: Roger Wentzel (resident in the Hague)
  • Commercial Section: Nichols Kuchova (due to arrive Fall 2009)
  • Consular Section: Eric S. Meyer 
  • Defense Attaché Office: Colonel David Royal
  • Political-Economic Affairs Section: Scott Brandon 
  • Public Affairs Section: Nicole Conn
  • Regional Security: Bruce Warren
  • More Information

    Diplomacy at Work: information on U.S. Embassies