Curriculum vitae

Povilas Poderskis, a seasoned professional in IT and management, has been appointed Lithuania's Minister of Environment, with his term beginning on December 12, 2024. Prior to this role, he served as the Director of the Statybų sektoriaus vystymo agentūra (Construction Sector Development Agency), a position he assumed in September 2024.

Poderskis boasts a diverse career spanning both public and private sectors. From 2021 to 2024, he worked as a lobbyist, focusing on real estate development, smart city technologies, healthcare innovations, and addressing complex challenges. Earlier, he was the Chief Operating Officer at Nord Security, a leading cybersecurity company, from 2021 to 2022. During his six years at Vilnius City Municipality, he held prominent roles as Administration Director and Advisor to the Mayor, contributing to the city's modernization and spearheading innovative urban projects. His earlier career included over a decade as a freelance web developer and software engineer, where he specialized in e-commerce platforms and government systems.

Poderskis has a solid academic foundation. He completed executive education at the Harvard Kennedy School from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from Kaunas University of Technology in 2012 and a Master’s degree in Philosophy from Vytautas Magnus University in 2022.

Renowned for his patience and determination in tackling complex issues, Poderskis is poised to bring his extensive expertise to the role of Minister of Environment. He aims to address pressing environmental challenges, champion green initiatives, and promote sustainable growth for Lithuania's future.