Rector at University of Latvia | Professor of Economics & Management | Strategic Leadership, Economic Transformation & Data-Driven Policy

Rector of the University of Latvia, professor, researcher, and strategic advisor working at the intersection of higher education, economic development, innovation policy, and digital transformation.

My work focuses on how universities, governments, and industries can build long-term competitiveness, resilience, and societal impact in an increasingly technology-driven and uncertain world. I combine academic research, institutional leadership, and practical governance experience to develop evidence-based strategies for national development, productivity growth, and organizational transformation.

Over the past two decades, I have led large-scale institutional, financial, and strategic transformation initiatives in higher education while also contributing to national-level discussions on competitiveness, productivity, regional development, and innovation ecosystems.

My research and professional interests include:

•           Strategic management and leadership

•           Economic competitiveness and productivity

•           Higher education transformation

•           Regional and national development policy

•           Data-driven governance and decision-making

•           Big data applications in economics and public policy

•           Innovation ecosystems and entrepreneurship

•           Quantitative methods and emerging analytical approaches

I have participated in and led national and international research projects in areas including mobility analytics, climate and energy transition modeling, regional economic analysis, public-sector strategy, and digital transformation. My academic work includes more than 150 scientific publications and conference presentations.

Current focus areas include:

•           Building the future role of universities as strategic state and societal actors

•           Strengthening Latvia’s long-term competitiveness and resilience

•           Connecting science, innovation, and economic development

•           Advancing AI, data analytics, and technology-enabled governance

•           Developing internationally competitive higher education ecosystems

Member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences and Chair of the Latvian Productivity Council.