Our Story

Helsinki Geoeconomics is a global, independent consortium fostering geoeconomic excellence. With a mission to advance knowledge, education, and actionable solutions, it empowers stakeholders to address the complexities of the global polycrisis through collaboration, innovation, and resilience.

Anchored by the Helsinki Geoeconomics Society, the consortium unites thought leaders, policymakers, academics, philanthropists, investors, and industry professionals in a vibrant network. By integrating intellectual rigor with actionable insights, it bridges disciplines and sectors to advance economic statecraft and drive practical solutions.

   
  • Public Research and Publishing: The Helsinki Geoeconomics Institute drives thought leadership through promoting groundbreaking research and influential publications, endorsed research initiatives and network activities, setting standards of scholarly excellence.
   
  • Private Research Funding and Solutions: The Helsinki Geoeconomics Lab connects funders with high-impact research addressing global challenges. The David A. Baldwin Fund supplements this effort by bridging critical funding gaps, enabling groundbreaking work in underserved areas.
   
  • Education and Development: The Helsinki Geoeconomics School delivers transformative education through flagship events like Helsinki Geoeconomics Week, innovative certification programs, and interactive symposia, fostering expertise at the intersection of theory and practice.
   
  • Flagship Events and Diplomacy: The Helsinki Dialogues facilitate informal, high-level exchanges among global stakeholders, fostering impactful collaboration on critical geoeconomic challenges. Events like Helsinki Geoeconomics Week amplify these efforts, bringing together experts to drive innovation and shared strategies.

 

Helsinki Geoeconomics maintains its commitment to neutrality and independence, offering trusted resources that empower stakeholders to navigate today’s pressing geoeconomic challenges with confidence.

Be Part of the Geoeconomic Movement. We invite you to explore our initiatives, collaborate with a dynamic global community, and help shape a more innovative and resilient future. Join us in fostering geoeconomic excellence at www.geoeconomics.fi.

 

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Helsinki Geoeconomics School

Link to the School tab for educational programs, events, and certificate courses.

Helsinki Geoeconomics Lab

Link to the Lab tab to discover hands-on services, such as risk simulation, AI model testing, and strategic resilience workshops.

Helsinki Geoeconomics Society

Link to the Society tab for information on community, networking, and membership benefits.

People & Governance

Leadership


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Dr. Jens Hillebrand Pohl

Director, Helsinki Geoeconomics School
Secretary-General, Helsinki Geoeconomics Society
Email: jhpohl@geoeconomics.fi

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Mr. Dan Hanqvist

Deputy Director, Helsinki Geoeconomics School
Email: dhanqvist@geoeconomics.fi

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Ms. Shruti Punia

Associate Director, Strategy & Development

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Dr. Henrik Keinonen

Senior Adviser - Strategic Partnerships

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Ms. Nina Hyvärinen

Senior Adviser - Strategic Partnerships

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Prof. Dr. Carla Norrlöf

Senior Adviser - Helsinki Geoeconomics Week

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Saori Katada

Senior Adviser - Helsinki Geoeconomics Week

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Henry Gao

Senior Adviser - Helsinki Geoeconomics Week

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William J. Norris

Senior Adviser - Helsinki Geoeconomics Week

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Stephen Heifetz, JD

Senior Adviser - Helsinki Geoeconomics Week

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Lt. Col. Pär Malmberg

Senior Adviser - Helsinki Geoeconomics Week

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Mr. Braz Baracuhy

Senior Adviser - Helsinki Geoeconomics Week

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Eleanor Sterling

Executive Secretary

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Ms. Ella Jokinen

Head of Media & PR

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Ms. Viivi Vepsäläinen

Head of Strategic Partnerships

Board of Trustees


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Dan Hanqvist

Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Brazil to Finland

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Petra Beslac

Climate Change Coordinator, WTO Trade and Environment Division

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Theodore Bunzel

Managing Director, Head of Geopolitical Advisory, Lazard

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Balkan Devlen

Director of the Transatlantic Program and Senior Fellow, The MacDonald - Laurier Institute

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Victor do Prado

Professor, Sciences Po

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Dominik Eisenhut

Senior Legal Counsel Special Projects, General Counsel’s Office, Airbus

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Björn Fägersten

CEO, Politea

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Henry Gao

CEO, Politea

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Patrik Gayer

Head of Global Affairs, SiloAI

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Stephen Heifetz

Partner, Wilson Sonsini

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Saori Katada

Professor, UC Dornsife

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Pär Malmberg

Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Swedish Air Force

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William J. Norris

Associate Professor, Texas A&M University

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George Shambaugh

Professor, Georgetown University

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Cindy Whang

Assistant Professor, National Chung Hsing University


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