Dr. Mikko PATOKALLIO

(Finland), Senior Manager, CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation, Helsinki

Dr. Mikko Patokallio is a highly accomplished mediation expert with over a decade of international experience specializing in conflict analysis, process design, and results-oriented mediation support. Holding master’s and bachelor’s degrees with distinction from LSE and McGill University, he has developed a strong track record across Eurasia and the Middle East, notably in Ukraine, Syria, and Lebanon. Also, he spent nearly eight years at CMI (Crisis Management Initiative)—advancing from analyst to Senior Manager for Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation—before joining the OSCE as a Mediation Support Officer from 2020 to 2024. Currently, Dr. Mikko Patokallio serves as CMI's Senior Manager for Ukraine, leading the organization's portfolio, managing key stakeholder relations, and exploring the integration of peacetech in modern dialogue processes.