Annely Akkermann
{{Short description|Estonian politician}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2014}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Annely Akkermann
| image = IRL Annely Akkermann.jpg
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1972|10|05}}
| birth_place = Linaküla, Estonia
| occupation = Politician
| office = Minister of Finance
| term_start = 19 October 2022
| term_end = 17 April 2023
| primeminister = Kaja Kallas
| predecessor = Keit Pentus-Rosimannus
| successor = Mart Võrklaev
| education = University of Tartu
| children = 3
}}
Annely Akkermann (born 5 October 1972) is an Estonian politician who served as minister of finance in the government of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas between 19 October 2022 and 17 April 2023.{{cite web|url= http://www.riigikogu.ee/index.php?op=ems&page=ikaart&pid=7655e8d3-b658-49f0-8e09-f6cbc4a2c714&|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130427170837/http://riigikogu.ee/index.php?op=ems&page=ikaart&pid=7655e8d3-b658-49f0-8e09-f6cbc4a2c714&|url-status= dead|archive-date= 27 April 2013|title=Riigikogu|website=riigikogu.ee}}[http://www.riigikogu.ee/public/Riigikogu/CV_RKL/Annely_Akkermann.doc CV of Annely Akkermann] riigikogu.ee
Early life and education
Akkermann was born in Linaküla on the island of Kihnu in the west of Estonia. In 1990 she finished high school in Pärnu, in 2009 her studies in economics at the University of Tartu. She speaks Estonian and English.
Career
From 1990 to 1991 Akkermann worked at the Commercial Bank in Pärnu. Then she acted as member in different supervisory boards and management boards: PLC Kihnurand, Management Board 1991–2006; Open Kihnu Foundation, Management Board 1992–2009; PLC Port Artur, Supervisory Board 1996–2009; PLC Kihnu Veeteed, Management Board 2002–2005;{{cite news|url=http://wwx.postimees.ee/110904/esileht/majandus/144258.php |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130701093105/http://wwx.postimees.ee/110904/esileht/majandus/144258.php |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 July 2013 |title=Vormsi vahet hakkab sõitma Kihnlaste praam |work=Postimees |date=11 September 2004 |access-date=9 May 2013 }} PLC Triple Invest, Supervisory Board 1997–2009; Port Artur Grupp OÜ, Supervisory Board 2002–2009; Kihnu Cultural Space Foundation, Supervisory Board since 2003; Port Artur Haldus OÜ, Supervisory Board 2003–2009; PLC Kihnurand, Supervisory Board 2006–2009; Pärnu Tourism Foundation, Supervisory Board since 2007; non-profit organisation "Liivi Lahe Kalanduskogu", Management Board 2008–2009.
Political career
Akkermann's political commitment started with accession to "Pro Patria ja Res Publica Liit" (IRL).[http://www.irl.ee/annely-akkermann IRL: Annely Akkermann]. {{Archive url|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006151034/http://www.irl.ee/annely-akkermann|date=2014-10-06}}[http://www.irl.ee/en/annely-akkermann Pro Patria and Res Publica Union: Annely Akkermann]. {{Archive url|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006091820/http://www.irl.ee/en/annely-akkermann|date=2014-10-06}} From 2005 to 2009 she was the mayor of Kihnu Municipality Government. Later from 2009 to 2011 she worked as assistant mayor of Pärnu City Government.
In the 2011 elections, Akkermann first became a member of Riigikogu, Estonian parliament.{{cite web |url= http://www.delfi.ee/news/paevauudised/eesti/tagasiminek-riigikokku-paases-ainult-20-naist.d?id=41761621&l=wforte |title=Tagasiminek: riigikokku pääses ainult 20 naist |work=DELFI |date= 9 March 2011 |access-date=9 May 2013}} She works in the Ecology Committee and in the Select Budgetary Committee. Furthermore, she is the chairwoman of IRL-Naiskogu (IREN), the women's association of IRL.{{cite news |url= http://www.delfi.ee/news/paevauudised/eesti/fotod-irl-naiskogu-valis-juhiks-annely-akkermanni.d?id=64124471 |title=FOTOD: IRL Naiskogu valis juhiks Annely Akkermanni |work=DELFI |date=24 March 2012 |access-date=9 May 2013}}
Personal life
Akkermann is married and has three children.
References
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External links
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- {{cite news |url= http://news.err.ee/politics/943e419f-9a76-4cae-9ecb-b5e3dfabad36 |title=IRL's Regional Leaders Attempt to Patch Party Schism |work=ERR|date=26 July 2011 |access-date=9 May 2013}}
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Category:21st-century Estonian women politicians
Category:Estonian Reform Party politicians
Category:Female finance ministers
Category:Members of the Riigikogu, 2011–2015
Category:Members of the Riigikogu, 2019–2023
Category:Members of the Riigikogu, 2023–2027
Category:People from Kihnu Parish
Category:Politicians from Pärnu County