Joel Toivola

Joel Toivola (15 December 1915, Helsinki – 21 October 1999) was a Finnish diplomat and engineer.

Early life
He earned a bachelor's degree in political science.

Career
He was awarded the title of Special Envoy and Plenipotentiary Minister in 1970. He served as Ambassador to Beijing from 1961 to 1967. From 1969-1972 he served in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs administrative department and as Ambassador in Prague 1972-1976 and Bern 1976–1982.

Personal life
He donated his art collection to Varkaus Art Museum lle. Toivolan säätiö jakaa apurahoja Kiina-tutkimukselle.

Joel Toivola's father Urho Toivola was also an Ambassador.