Age, Biography and Wiki
Leif Pagrotsky was born on 20 October, 1951 in Gothenburg, Sweden, is a Swedish politician, economist and diplomat. Discover Leif Pagrotsky's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?
| Popular As |
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| Occupation |
Politician, Diplomat |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
20 October, 1951 |
| Birthday |
20 October |
| Birthplace |
Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Nationality |
Sweden
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He is a member of famous Politician with the age 72 years old group.
Leif Pagrotsky Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Leif Pagrotsky height not available right now. We will update Leif Pagrotsky's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Who Is Leif Pagrotsky's Wife?
His wife is Iskra Crisci Saavedra
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Iskra Crisci Saavedra |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Sonja |
Leif Pagrotsky Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Leif Pagrotsky worth at the age of 72 years old? Leif Pagrotsky’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Sweden. We have estimated Leif Pagrotsky's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
Leif Pagrotsky Social Network
Timeline
Leif Pagrotsky (born 20 October 1951 in Gothenburg) is a Swedish politician, economist, and diplomat.
Previously, he has held four cabinet-level ministerial positions in the government of Göran Persson from 1996 until 2006, including Minister of Commerce and Industry, Minister for Enterprise, Minister for Culture and Minister for Education.
He served as Minister of Culture from 2004 to 2006 and Minister for Business and Industry from 2002 to 2004 under Prime Minister Göran Persson.
Representing the Swedish Social Democratic Party, Leif Pagrotsky served as a Member of Parliament 2006–2012.
In addition to being Minister of Commerce and Industry, Enterprise, and Minister for Culture and Education, Leif Pagrotsky has held several high-ranking posts in the Swedish Government Offices, including State Secretary for Financial Affairs in the Ministry of Finance and Vice Chair of the Council of Riksbanken, Sweden's central bank.
He has served as Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister, as well as Head of the Division for Financial and Fiscal Affairs in the Ministry of Finance.
Prior to the referendum on Sweden joining the European Monetary Union and adopting the Euro, Pagrotsky argued against, contrary to the Prime Minister and the majority of the Social Democratic Party leadership.
Leif Pagrotsky also worked as an economist at Riksbanken and at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
He was Chairman of the Swedish Trade and Invest Council Business Sweden, as well as Business Region Gothenburg.
His financial focus has been on the internal market, globalization, energy policy, and state-owned enterprises.
Leif Pagrotsky has represented Sweden in the EU, OECD, WTO, UNCTAD, UNESCO and ASEM (ASEAN-EU).
In addition to Leif Pagrotsky's finance-related positions he has been an advocate for the arts.
He has been a board member of the National Theatre of Norway and the Swedish Performing Rights Society (STIM).
From 17 December 2015 to 1 October 2018, Pagrotsky was Consul General of Sweden in New York City.
At this position, he focused on the promotion of Sweden in a broad sense, including trade and investment, cultural and consular affairs.
After this, he held the position of Consul General of Sweden in New York City from 2016 to 2018.
Leif Pagrotsky grew up in the Björkekärr district of Gothenburg.
In his youth, he worked as a docker.
Pagrotsky graduated from the University of Gothenburg with a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Economics.
In 2018, Pagrotsky announced permanent retirement from politics following a long and fulfilling political career.
Leif Pagrotsky has been featured in both national and international press and media, he has also authored countless articles himself.
One of his most recognized appearances was on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and a segment called “The Stockholm Syndrome.”
Pagrotsky is Jewish, and has been faced with threats because of this.
