In alignment with the annual rotation principle, Arenijus Jackus has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Supervisory Board of RB Rail AS. This appointment marks the continuation of the rotational leadership structure established under the Shareholder Agreement, ensuring equitable representation among Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, the three member states of the Rail Baltica joint venture.
The RB Rail AS Supervisory Board consists of six members, each serving a three-year term, with two representatives nominated by each shareholder country. All appointments are approved by the General Meeting of Shareholders. The chairmanship rotates annually among the member states, reflecting the collaborative governance model that underpins the Rail Baltica project.
Arenijus Jackus brings a wealth of expertise to his new role as Chairperson. Holding a master’s degree in Transport Engineering Economics and Management from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, he has been deeply involved with the Rail Baltica project since its inception. Currently serving as the Chief Rail Baltica Lietuva officer at LTG, Jackus has dedicated over 14 years to leadership roles within the public sector.
His extensive experience spans strategic planning and finance, EU investment administration, project implementation, international relations, and EU affairs, gained during his tenure at the Ministry of Transport and Communications, which began in 1997. Beyond his government roles, Jackus has held prominent governance positions, including Chairman of the Management Board at “Kaunas Airport” SE, Member of the Supervisory Board at LTG Infra, and board positions with “Klaipėda State Seaport Authority” SE, “Oro Navigacija” SE, and “Rail Baltica Statyba” UAB.
“I am honored to assume the chairmanship of RB Rail AS’s Supervisory Board. Rail Baltica is a strategic priority of the Baltic States and one of the European Union’s key investments, and I am determined, together with the entire project team, to continue advancing the project with the utmost urgency” said Jackus.
Supporting him in leadership, Ģirts Rūda and Keit Kasemets have been elected as Vice-Chairpersons of the Supervisory Board. Ģirts Rūda will assume the position of Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, while Sandor Liive will take over as Chair of the Human Resource Committee.