Curriculum Vitae

Education	B.Sc.(Econ.) Swedish School of Econ. and Bus. Administration, Helsinki .
Spouse's name	Caroline (Ippa) Segercrantz
Parents	Walter Breitenstein 1918 & Sargit Hertzberg 1928
Children	Jenny* 1983, Joakim 1985, Nelly 1994-1996
Professional experience	*Seitsenmainos advertising agency* Account Executive 1974-1975 *Turkama & Kumppanit advertising agency* Account Executive 1975-1979 *Self employed* 1979- 2011 *Kovanen Oy* 2011-
Professional society	*Finnboat* (Finnish Marine Industries Federation) Member since 1981 Vice President 1995 Member of the Board 1993-1995, 1999-2010 Finnish Marine Retailers´ Association President 1991-1992 Vice President 1993-1994 President 1995 *Association of Finnish Boat Surveyors* President 1997-2003
Association memberships	*Finn Association in Finland (Yachting)* President 1977-1981 *Finnish Yachting Association* coaching section, Vice President 1981-1984 coaching section, President 1984-1988 Authorized Representative 1989-1991 Finnish Laser Association Member of the Board 1993-2007, 2010-
Sporting records	Finn-dinghy World Championships 1980 14th Laser Finnish Champion 1977 Nordic Championships 1976 9th Laser Masters Finnish Champion 1986,1987 & 1989 (overall) Masters age cathegory winner (Finland) in 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002 (Masters cathegory) & 2005 (Grand Masters cathegory) Laser Masters European Championships 2005 1st in age cathegory (Grand Masters), 12th overall Laser Masters European Championships 2008 5th in age cathegory (Grand Masters) Laser Masters World Championships 2003 20th/56 competitors (Masters cathegory) 2005 18th/52 competitors (Masters cathegory) 2006 3rd/10 competitors (Grand Masters cathegory) 2007 22nd/75 competitors (Grand Masters cathegory) Master competitors shall reach the following ages: 35 to compete in the Apprentice Masters 45 to compete in the Masters 55 to compete in the Grand Masters 65 to compete in the Great Grand Masters (always race with a Radial rig) Women shall reach their 35th birthday to compete in the Female Laser Radial Masters.
Hobbies	archipelago, yachting, downhill skiing
Military Rank	Second lieutenant
Languages	Finnish, Swedish, English & some German