Hans Adolf has served for over 30 years in the Finnish Defence Forces in various leadership and expert positions as well as in international positions. He has extensive experience and understanding in leadership, public administration and in personnel management and training. His international experience includes working as a defence attaché in Paris and as commander of a crisis management force in Chad. Hans Adolf also has experience in private sector activities and politics. He has served as the CEO of an expert and project management company, as a board member of a defence industry company and as a candidate in the European Parliament elections.