Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevi膷ius
Guest Speaker
Professional Affiliation
Commissioner of Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, European Commission
Expert Bio
Virginijus Sinkevi膷ius is the present Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries at the European Commission. Mr Sinkevi膷ius was Minister of Economy from 2017 to 2019, and before he led the Committee of Economy at the Parliament of Lithuania. Mr. Sinkevi膷ius was elected to the Parliament in October 2016. Prior, he was a Team Lead for Regulatory Affairs at Invest Lithuania. Mr. Sinkevi膷ius holds BA in International Relations and Affairs from Aberystwyth University and Master鈥榮 degree in European International Affairs from Maastricht University.