There has been a change in the composition of the Board of CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation.
We are pleased to welcome Mabel van Oranje as a new member of the Board. Mabel is a globally recognised entrepreneur for social change with over 30 years of experience advancing equality, justice, and human rights. She has played a leading role in international efforts to end child marriage and currently serves on the boards of Fondation Chanel, More in Common, and VOW for Girls, as well as various advisory boards.
Mabel had the pleasure to work together with Martti Ahtisaari on several occasions, including as co-founders and co-chairs of the European Council on Foreign Relations and at The Elders, where Mabel acted as the first CEO.
“We warmly welcome Mabel and her expertise to CMI’s Board. We believe her experience will further strengthen our global network and impact,” says Marko Ahtisaari, Chair of the Board.
Christoph Vitzthum, President and CEO of Fazer Group, has stepped down from the Board as of 18 June 2025. Mr. Vitzthum has served as a valued member since 2018. We warmly thank him for his commitment and significant contribution to CMI’s mission over the years.
The Board of CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation as of 18 June 2025 is:
- Marko Ahtisaari, Chair of the Board
- Veera Heinonen, Vice Chair
- Kari Lautjärvi, Lagman
- Aleksi Neuvonen, Research Director, Demos
- Mabel van Oranje, Social Change Entrepreneur and Human Rights Activist
- Kai Sauer, Ambassador of Finland to Germany
A press release in Finnish can be found at this link.
For further information or interview requests:
Kaisa Raitio
Head of Communications and Private Fundraising
+ 358 50 338 92 69
kaisa.raitio@cmi.fi