Mikko Annala

We are a think tank with a mission.

As the Managing Director, Mikko is responsible for our operations. Our organisation runs 100+ projects every year in 30+ countries. Mikko’s job is to ensure that, on our part, we manage to contribute to the global landscape and remain joyful while doing so.

Before this position, Mikko was our Chief Revenue Officer and the team lead of Demos Helsinki’s Transformative Governance team. He is, therefore, still a sought-after speaker on how governments, cities, and international organisations should meet the challenges and seize the opportunities of the future.

He is always looking for new partnerships to build a fair, sustainable, and joyful next era. He also knows our people well—their capabilities, knowledge, and expertise. So, if you feel we at Demos Helsinki could help you out with something, be sure to connect with him!

After hours you can often find Mikko hosting excellent tea parties with his daughter. Recurring discussion topics include current princess fashion and evaluations of animal cuteness.