Global Conflict Prevention Expert & Policy Analyst; President & CEO at International Crisis Group; Sir Brian Urquhart Award Recipient

London, UK
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Comfort Ero Biography

Dr. Comfort Ekhuase Ero CMG is an analyst, policymaker, and conflict prevention expert who serves as president and CEO of International Crisis Group, a think tank dedicated to preventing wars and shaping policies for global peace and security. Ero's research focuses on peacekeeping and international relations in conflict-affected countries, with expertise in conflict prevention, management and resolution, mediation, transitional justice, and the politics and international relations of Africa. She is the first Black woman to lead the organization.

Ero has worked extensively in conflict zones, contributing to efforts to prevent and end violent conflict. After earning her doctorate, she joined King's College London as a research associate in the Conflict, Security and Development Group, later moving to the International Institute for Strategic Studies. She also conducted research in Freetown during the Sierra Leone Civil War. Between her two tenures at International Crisis Group, Ero served as deputy Africa program director for the International Centre for Transitional Justice and as political affairs officer and policy advisor to the special representative of the secretary-general, UN Mission in Liberia. At International Crisis Group, she has held roles from West Africa project director to Africa program director, interim vice president, and ultimately president and CEO.

International Crisis Group is utilized by policymakers and academics for research and analysis on global crises, working to prevent wars and shape policies for peace. Ero has briefed the United Nations Security Council and the European Union's Political and Security Committee, and has appeared on panels with the African Union Commission's chair.

Ero is chair of the board of Rift Valley Institute and serves on the editorial board of journals including International Peacekeeping. She has been profiled in Vogue magazine among other women peacekeepers. Ero received the Sir Brian Urquhart Award for Distinguished Service to the United Nations and was appointed as a Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (CMG) in the UK's New Year Honours List, recognized for her services to crisis response and conflict prevention. Over several decades, Ero has contributed to the international community's understanding of conflict, providing analysis and policy recommendations that have informed approaches to security and stability in volatile regions.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/28/2026.

Comfort Ero Videos

Comfort Ero on Crisis Group's 30th Anniversary

Comfort Ero on Crisis Group's 30th Anniversary

As Crisis Group turns 30 President and CEO Comfort Ero looks back at three decades on the frontlines of war and peace.

Jack Kelly meets Dr. Comfort Ero

Jack Kelly meets Dr. Comfort Ero

Watch Jack Kelly talk about current crisis hotspots with Dr. Comfort Ero President and CEO of International Crisis Group.

Comfort Ero - Paris Peace Forum

Comfort Ero - Paris Peace Forum

Comfort Ero brings the realities of global insecurity to light.

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