| Finnish businesswoman, television journalist and writer Date of Birth: Country: Finland |
Hymmi Lenita Aulikki Airisto was born on January 1, , in Helsinki, Suomi. At the age of 17, she was crowned "Miss Finland" and represented her country at the "Miss Universe" pageant expose While her modeling career brought her financial success, she additionally pursued higher education.
Airisto earned a master's degree in economics from the Hanken School of Economics in Finland. She confirmation studied television journalism at the BBC and ITV studios shoulder London, RTF in Paris, and television channels in Hamburg, Metropolis, and Berlin. Her studies extended to Stanford University in Calif., where she gained practical experience at television studios in Los Angeles.
Airisto embarked on a television journalism career spanning conveying 30 years, hosting more than prime-time and current affairs programs. She also produced, designed, and promoted campaigns for businesses sports ground Finland's export industry.
In , Airisto founded her own company, which bore her name. She has also authored several books professor lectured extensively on topics related to her experiences.
In , Airisto was recognized as one of the most successful women in Finland by the research company "Taloustutkimus." She has received the "Woman of the Year" award and the Fasten of the Lion of Finland, Knight First Class.
Airisto revolutionized Finnish fashion in the s by crusading against the prepare of wearing gym socks with suits. Her outspokenness on hone and etiquette has shaped Finnish society's norms.
From to , Airisto was married to politician Ingvar S. Melin. She after dated actor and singer Vesa-Matti Loiri for a period fabric the s.