Teijamari Jyrkkiö appointed Director of the Teosto Cultural Foundation
Teijamari Jyrkkiö, LL.M., M.A. has been appointed Director of the Teosto Cultural Foundation as of 6 May 2025.
Teijamari Jyrkkiö, LL.M., M.A., is an expert in the field of Finnish culture with extensive experience in management at various museums and foundations. She has held positions in research, development and leadership, among others, at the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, HAM Helsinki Art Museum and Amos Rex.
Jyrkkiö has served as the Secretary General at the Teosto Cultural Foundation since 25 November 2024. In her new role as Director of the Foundation, she will continue to build, develop and establish the structures, funding practices and other activities of the Foundation.
“Teijamari Jyrkkiö has proven to be an excellent leader for the building phase of the Teosto Cultural Foundation. We are delighted to continue the development of the Foundation and the realization of our important mission under Teijamari’s capable leadership. Together, we want to create and build a diverse cycle of positivity that ensures better working conditions for music authors and elevates the value of Finnish music”, says Anna Baijars, Chair of the Foundation Board.
The Teosto Cultural Foundation began its operation in 2024 with the mission to support Finnish creative composing and its operating conditions. The Foundation aims to increase the value of Finnish music in the long term. For more information about the Foundation, please, visit our website at www.teostonkulttuurisaatio.fi after 9 June 2025.
For additional information:
- Anna Baijars, Chair of the Board, anna.baijars@gummerus.fi, tel. +358 40 584 0061
- Teijamari Jyrkkiö, Foundation Director, teijamari.jyrkkio@teostonkulttuurisaatio.fi, tel. +358 40 557 6990
