Viktors Valainis

Viktors Valainis

Minister for Economics
viktors.valainis [at] em.gov.lv

 

  • EDUCATION
    • 2011 – Riga Technical University, Professional Master’s Degree in Construction Entrepreneurship and Real Estate Management
    • 2009 – Riga Technical University, Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate Management and Qualification of Real Estate Economist
    • 2005 – Jelgava State Gymnasium
  • WORK EXPERIENCE
    • Since 15 September – Minister for Economics of the Republic of Latvia
    • 2022 – 14 September 2023 – Member of 14th Saeima
    • 2018 –2022 – Member of 13th Saeima
    • 2016 –2023 – Association of Large Cities of Latvia, Executive Director
    • 2015 –2018 – Member of 12th Saeima
    • 2016 –2016 – Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Economics
    • 2011 –2014 – Member of 10th Saeima
    • 2013 –2014 – Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Transport
    • 2010–2011 – Foundation “Latvian Housing Management Guild”, Board Member
    • 2008 – 2011 – Jelgava Real Estate Authority, Building Maintenance Department, Deputy Head                                      
  • POLITICAL ACTIVITY
    • "Latvian Farmers’ Union", Chairman
    • "Greens and Farmers Union", Board Member
  • LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
    • Latvian – native, English – fluent, Russian –fluent