Leif Pagrotsky
Leif Pagrotsky | |
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Pagrotsky in 2005. | |
| Consul General of Sweden in New York City | |
| In office 27 January 2016 – 1 October 2018 | |
| Preceded by | David E.R. Dangoor |
| Succeeded by | Annika Rembe |
| Minister of Culture | |
| In office 1 November 2004 – 6 October 2006 | |
| Prime Minister | Göran Persson |
| Preceded by | Marita Ulvskog |
| Succeeded by | Cecilia Stegö Chilò |
| Minister for Industry, Employment and Communications | |
| In office 21 October 2002 – 21 October 2004 | |
| Prime Minister | Göran Persson |
| Preceded by | Björn Rosengren |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Östros |
| Member of the Riksdag | |
| In office 30 September 2002 – 2012 | |
| Constituency | Gothenburg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 October 1951 Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Political party | Social Democratic |
| Spouse | Iskra Crisci Saavedra |
| Children | Sonja |
| Alma mater | University of Gothenburg |
| Occupation | Politician, Diplomat |
Leif Pagrotsky (born 20 October 1951 in Gothenburg) is a Swedish politician, economist, and diplomat. He served as minister of culture from 2004 to 2006 and minister for industry, employment and communications from 2002 to 2004 under Prime Minister Göran Persson. After this, he held the position of Consul General of Sweden in New York City from 2016 to 2018.