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Management bodies

The organs of the stock company Klaipėda State Seaport Authority (hereinafter referred to as “KVJUD”) are provided for in Chapter V of the Articles of Association of KVJUD: the General Meeting of Shareholders; the Supervisory Board; the Board of Directors; and the CEO of the company.

THE SUPERVISORY BOARD

The Supervisory Board is a collegial body responsible for overseeing the company’s activities, consisting of 5 members, 3 of whom are independent. The Supervisory Board is elected for 4 years, starting from the appointment date and concluding 4 years after that.

In 2022, the Supervisory Board of the CCSUD was appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania through an open tender process and commenced its activities on January 2, 2023. The following individuals were elected as independent members: Nemunas Biknius (Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Port of Klaipėda Authority), and Dr. Aurimas Vilkelis. The other members of the Supervisory Board are Gytis Mažeika and Kristina Petraitienė.

The Supervisory Board has two committees:

REMUNERATION AND NOMINATION COMMITTEE


The members of the Committee are Eligijus Kajieta, Kristina Petraitienė, Gytis Mažeika.

AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE

The Committee is chaired by Dr Aurimas Vilkelis.
Committee members: Nemunas Biknius, Laura Garbenčiūtė-Bakienė, Dr Aurimas Vilkelis.

NEMUNAS BIKNIUS

Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Independent member of the Supervisory Board
Member of Audit and Risk Committee

Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Nemunas Biknius, is the CEO of SC “Amber Grid,” with over 10 years of experience in infrastructure companies and corporate governance.

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WORKPLACE AND JOB TITLE

CEO of Amber Grid AB



EDUCATION

2020 ISM University of Management and Economics.
Master’s degree in Business Administration

2002 Vilnius Gediminas Technical University.
Master’s degree in Energy Sciences

KRISTINA PETRAITIENĖ

Member of the Supervisory Board
Member of the Remuneration and Nomination committee

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WORKPLACE AND JOB TITLE

Head of the Finance Division
Klaipėda City Municipality Administration


PARTICIPATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OTHER COMPANIES

Chairwoman of the Board of AB “Klaipėdos energija”,
Chairwoman of the Board of the Public Institution “Neptūnas Basketball Club”,
Member of the Board of the Association “Lithuanian Basketball League”.


EDUCATION

2005 Klaipėda University. Bachelor’s degree in Management and Business Administration.

DR. AURIMAS VILKELIS

Independent member of the Supervisory Board
Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee

Leadership experience in international transportation, logistics operations, and global supply chain management. Competencies in corporate governance, risk and crisis management, digital transformation, and sustainability. 

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WORKPLACE AND JOB TITLE

Swiss Post – Head of Transport


PARTICIPATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OTHER COMPANIES

Independent Board Member of AB Lietuvos Geležinkeliai


EDUCATION

2023 IMD Lausanne (Switzerland), High Performance Board Programme

2014 ETH Zurich (Switzerland), Post doctoral research

2013 Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Doctorate in Technological Sciences

GYTIS MAŽEIKA

Member of the Supervisory Board
Member of the Remuneration and Nomination committee

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WORKPLACE AND JOB TITLE

Transport attaché in Brussels


EDUCATION

2008 – Vilnius University. Master’s degree in Political Science

2006 Vilnius University. Bachelor’s degree in Political Science

LAURA GARBENČIŪTĖ – BAKIENĖ

Member of Audit and Risk Committee

Laura has over 27 years of experience in external and internal audit, risk management, and assurance services. She has held leadership positions in international and strategic organizations and served as a member of supervisory bodies in Lithuania’s strategic public interest companies and financial institutions.

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WORKPLACE AND JOB TITLE

Owner and Director of Baltijos Ekonomistas UAB


PARTICIPATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OTHER COMPANIES

Independent Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant

Independent Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee at UAB “ILTE”

Independent Member of the Audit Committee at the State Enterprise Turto Bankas

Board Member of the Internal Auditors Association


EDUCATION

1999 Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. Master’s degree in Finance.

1996 Kaunas University of Technology. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
 
2021 The Institute of Internal Auditors, Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA).

2018 The Institute of Internal Auditors, Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL).

2018 The Institute of Internal Auditors, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

2016 Baltic Institute of Corporate Governance, Professional Board Member.

2006 Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CPA, USA) (currently inactive status).

2002 Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, UK).

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MANAGEMENT BOARD

The Supervisory Board of Port of Klaipėda Authority elected its Management Board on June 12, 2023. Following the internal selection process, 4 out of the 5 members of the Management Board, as outlined in the Articles of Association, were chosen from the company’s employees. The fifth member began their position on January 9, 2024.

ALGIS LATAKAS

Chairman of the Board
Director General

A senior executive with extensive experience in the maritime port and logistics sectors, currently serving as the General Director of the Port of Klaipėda Authority. He has previously held leadership positions in various logistics, cargo handling, and manufacturing companies, including “Klaipėda Stevedoring Company KLASCO” and the “Achema Group.”

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2020 – now Director General of Port of Klaipėda Authority;

2018 – 2020 Deputy Director of Averditum JSC;

2017-2018 Corporation “Lokla”, JSC, later Director of Logistic Technology Centre LogTech, JSC;

2016 – 2017 Director of Lieta JSC;

2007 – 2016 Production Director, Klaipėda Stevedoring Company;

2011 – 2012 Chairman of the Working Group of the Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal of UAB Concern Achema Group;

2000 – 2007 Head of the Fertiliser Terminal of Klaipėda Stevedorign Company (liquid fertilisers, grains, bulk fertilisers, monoethylene glycol);

1999 – 2000 Head of Development Klaipėda Stevedorign Company;

1997 – 1999 JSC “Klaibeta“ Director;

1992 – 1997 Director of the firms “Pamario Riestė” and “Šuoras”;

1991 – 1992 Kapfer plastics plant, Germany;

1984 – 1991 Klaipėda bus fleet. Engineer of the Operations Department, Head of the Commercial Department, Head of the Operations Department.


EDUCATION



2004-2006 ISM ir NBI Master’s degree in Management (Norway).

2000 IMA (International Maritime Academy), Italy. Handling of dangerous goods in ports.

1984 Vilnius Engineering Construction Institute.
Mechanical engineer.

VIDMANTAS PAUKŠTĖ

Member of the Board
Infrastructure Director

A highly qualified Klaipėda Port infrastructure management professional with over 15 years of experience in strategic project implementation and port development.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2022 – now Port of Klaipėda Authority, Director of Infrastructure.

2019 – 2021 state-owned company Port of Klaipėda Authority, Acting Director-General;

2016 – 2019 state-owned companyPort of Klaipėda Authority, Director of Infrastructure;

2013 – 2016 state-owned company Port of Klaipėda Authority, Director of the Development and Aquaculture Department;

2010 – 2013 state-owned company Port of Klaipėda Authority, Head of Infrastructure Department;

2006 – 2010 state-owned company Port of Klaipėda Authority, Senior Project Manager;

2005 – 2006 state-owned company Port of Klaipėda Authority, Project Manager;

1999 – 2005 Lithuanian Geological Survey, geologist.


EDUCATION


2003 Vilnius University.
Professional qualification in management.

2002 Vilnius University.
Master’s degree in Geology.
1999
Vilnius University. Bachelor’s degree in Geology.

MARTYNAS ARMONAITIS

Member of the Board
Financial Director

A finance management professional with extensive leadership experience in financial roles at companies such as “SPA Vilnius” and “Kretingos Grūdai.” Also led finance departments in the logistics and food industry sectors.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

From 2010 Port of Klaipėda Authority, Director of Economics and Finance – Chief Financial Officer.

2006 – 2009 JSC Raminora (SPA Vilnius), Director of Economics and Finance;

2001 – 2005 SC Kretingos grūdai, Director of Economics and Finance;

1997 – 2001 JSC Klaipėdos maisto autotransportas, Chief Financial Officer;

1996 – 1997 SC Klaipėdos maistas, Economist for financial and economic analysis.


EDUCATION


1996 Kaunas University of Technology. Master’s degree in Financial Management.

1995 Kaunas University of Technology. Bachelor’s degree in Management.

DŽIUGAS ŠAULYS

Member of the Board
Commercial Director

Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Management, with over 15 years of experience in marketing and communications. Currently serves as the Commercial Director at Port of Klaipėda Authority.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2025 Port of Klaipėda Authority, Commercial Director;

2022 Port of Klaipėda Authority, Head of Communications and Marketing;

2021-2022 SPA Vilnius Marketing Manager;

2012-2021 If P&C Insurance AS branch. Various positions: Head of Baltic Marketing and Communications, Head of Marketing for Lithuania, Customer Relationship Management Specialist;

2007-2012 Custom graphic design services and advertising business.


EDUCATION


2013 Vilnius University, Bachelor’s degree in Political Science.

2018 BI Norwegian Business School, MSc in Management.

2018 ISM University of Management and Economics, Master’s degree in Management.

In 2024, members of the Board and Supervisory Council, executives, and other relevant employees participated in specialized sustainability training aimed at strengthening their understanding of sustainability principles, regulatory requirements, and double materiality analysis skills.

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Information updated 2026-06-07.

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LT-92251 Klaipeda, Lithuania


Working hours:

I-IV - from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

V - from 8:00 a.m. until 3:45 p.m.

Lunch break from 12:00 p.m. until 12:45 p.m.

VAT code LT 403298716

Code of enterprise: 240329870


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The shares of the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority are owned by the State, the rights and obligations of the sole shareholder are exercised by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania

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