Eetu Leinonen starts as OYY Secretary General

Eetu Leinonen has been elected as the new Secretary General of the Student Union of the University of Oulu (OYY). Leinonen, 26, was unanimously elected to the post at the Student Council meeting on 13 February 2025. He will take up the post on 24 March 2025.

Leinonen holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy with a major in Statistics and is currently studying Finnish language. She has a wide range of experience in the Student Union, having served as the Chair of the OYY Board in 2020 and worked as a community specialist. Before becoming General Secretary, Leinonen has worked at the University of Oulu in the field of student mobility.

Vilma Sippola, Chair of the OYY board, describes Leinonen as an excellent choice for the position.

”Eetu has a lot of experience of the student union in different roles and extensive expertise, which will certainly benefit the student union. I look forward to working with him.”

Leinonen himself is looking forward to the opportunities and challenges his new role will bring.

”There are many interesting challenges ahead, such as settling into new office space and developing the services of the Student Union.”

Last updated: 21.2.2025