BFFI Board Members

Jānis is a financial economist at Norwegian Business School in Oslo, Norway. As a member of the Baltic Family Firm Institute, Dr. Bērziņš focuses his research on family firm business, engaging with BFFI board members and other family business experts. His work explores the interaction between owner household financial issues and the finan

Jānis is a financial economist at Norwegian Business School in Oslo, Norway. As a member of the Baltic Family Firm Institute, Dr. Bērziņš focuses his research on family firm business, engaging with BFFI board members and other family business experts. His work explores the interaction between owner household financial issues and the financial aspects of owned firms, including topics like succession, inheritance, and agency conflict, particularly among family members.

Valdonė is a Professor of Finance at ISM University of Management and Economics in Vilnius, Lithuania. Her research focuses on corporate finance, ownership, corporate governance, and corporate social responsibility. Additionally, she is actively involved with the Baltic Family Firm Institute, contributing her expertise as a board member a

Valdonė is a Professor of Finance at ISM University of Management and Economics in Vilnius, Lithuania. Her research focuses on corporate finance, ownership, corporate governance, and corporate social responsibility. Additionally, she is actively involved with the Baltic Family Firm Institute, contributing her expertise as a board member alongside other family business experts. Valdonė teaches extensively in both executive education and MSc programs and leads various international research and academic projects.

Krista obtained her PhD degree in 2009 from the University of Tartu and is currently an Associate Professor of Management, as well as the lead for the Executive MBA program, at the School of Economics and Business Administration of the University of Tartu. In addition to her teaching on business strategies at the graduate level and manage

Krista obtained her PhD degree in 2009 from the University of Tartu and is currently an Associate Professor of Management, as well as the lead for the Executive MBA program, at the School of Economics and Business Administration of the University of Tartu. In addition to her teaching on business strategies at the graduate level and management at the post-graduate level, Krista is also involved with the Baltic Family Firm Institute (BFFI) as a resource for family business experts. Her research interests encompass management, organizational culture, and values, making her a valuable member of the BFFI board members network.

Valerija is a Research Associate at the Stockholm School of Economics (Riga). She obtained her master's degree in 1999 from Riga Technical University and is currently pursuing a PhD through the Joint Doctoral Program in Business Management at RISEBA University of Applied Sciences and BA School of Business and Finance. Her research interes

Valerija is a Research Associate at the Stockholm School of Economics (Riga). She obtained her master's degree in 1999 from Riga Technical University and is currently pursuing a PhD through the Joint Doctoral Program in Business Management at RISEBA University of Applied Sciences and BA School of Business and Finance. Her research interests include entrepreneurship and management, particularly focusing on Family Businesses, an area that aligns with the expertise of the Baltic Family Firm Institute (BFFI) board members and family business experts.

Raivis is the Managing Partner at Leimanis.eu, where he collaborates with family business experts as part of his role. The firm focuses on providing legal and tax services in the EU and beyond. With his deep expertise in business law, Raivis has significant experience across areas such as corporate governance, M&A, banking and finance, re

Raivis is the Managing Partner at Leimanis.eu, where he collaborates with family business experts as part of his role. The firm focuses on providing legal and tax services in the EU and beyond. With his deep expertise in business law, Raivis has significant experience across areas such as corporate governance, M&A, banking and finance, real estate, tax, and cross-border transactions. He is also involved with the Baltic Family Firm Institute, contributing to discussions as one of the BFFI board members.

Anete is Head of Tax at the law office Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns, bringing over 10 years of experience in the legal and tax field. As a family business expert, she specializes in tax law and provides comprehensive tax advice on Latvian and international taxation to clients across various industries. In addition to her legal expertise, A

Anete is Head of Tax at the law office Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns, bringing over 10 years of experience in the legal and tax field. As a family business expert, she specializes in tax law and provides comprehensive tax advice on Latvian and international taxation to clients across various industries. In addition to her legal expertise, Anete is also involved with the Baltic Family Firm Institute, contributing her insights as one of the BFFI board members.

Rūdis holds a bachelor's degree in law and is currently engaged with his family's enterprise, SIA Māris&Co. This company primarily focuses on catering but also operates a pastry shop and several grocery stores, along with a building materials store. As a representative of the second generation in this family business, Rūdis contributes to

Rūdis holds a bachelor's degree in law and is currently engaged with his family's enterprise, SIA Māris&Co. This company primarily focuses on catering but also operates a pastry shop and several grocery stores, along with a building materials store. As a representative of the second generation in this family business, Rūdis contributes to the BFFI board members with his entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to advocating for other second-generation representatives within the Baltic Family Firm Institute, collaborating with family business experts to further their initiatives.

Anete is a Professor of Finance at the Stockholm School of Economics (Riga) and an esteemed member of the Baltic Family Firm Institute (BFFI), working closely with BFFI board members to promote research in family business. Previously, she served as a Visiting Professor at Boston University Questrom School of Business and as a Visiting Sen

Anete is a Professor of Finance at the Stockholm School of Economics (Riga) and an esteemed member of the Baltic Family Firm Institute (BFFI), working closely with BFFI board members to promote research in family business. Previously, she served as a Visiting Professor at Boston University Questrom School of Business and as a Visiting Senior Fellow at the Program on Corporate Governance of Harvard Law School. Anete is also a research member of the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI) and is recognized as one of the notable family business experts in her field. She holds a PhD in Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics (Sweden).