Finn Andersen (officeholder)

Andersen is an organizer of intercultural exchange programs between Denmark and countries around the world including the UK, China, Russia, Brazil and India.

Andersen grew up on Mosegaard farm in Vejrum Noerremark, close to the town of Viborg, Denmark.

He has a younger brother, Anders Andersen, and two older sisters Jenny (deceased) and Grethe.

In 1984, Andersen moved to Edinburgh to run an outpost of the Danish Cultural Institute.

Andersen and Vivien ran the Danish Scottish Society in Scotland from the Institute building.

He returned to Denmark as Secretary General of The Danish Cultural Institute, Copenhagen (1997-2013).

Andersen and wife, Elena, on the occasion of Andersen's 75th birthday.
Andersen during his time as a teacher.