Statement of the Chairman of the Board

Rolandas Valiūnas

Dear members of the association, colleagues,

With each passing year, we become even more convinced that stability is a luxury that is increasingly difficult to expect in today’s world. The year 2025 proved this to us once again: geopolitical tensions, to put it very diplomatically, have not subsided, and the winds of change have been blowing particularly strongly in Lithuania’s political and social spheres. The government changed, faces and rhetoric changed, but one thing remained unshakeable – the investor community’s determination and faith in Lithuania’s future.

Despite the uncertainty sweeping the world, companies investing in Lithuania did not pause but confidently pursued their goals. This demonstrates our maturity: we have learned to work not because of circumstances, but in spite of them. It is precisely this attitude that distinguishes true leaders from the mediocre.

Changes have also taken place within the association itself. Last year, Vytautas Šilinskas took the helm as the new executive director of Investors’ Forum. This change has injected new energy, helping the organization not only to successfully continue the work it had begun but also to continue growing. Today, our ranks include more than 80 business leaders: strong companies with excellent reputations that use their capital, knowledge, and values to build a safe and prosperous Lithuania every day.

At the end of the year, we completed a critically important task – we updated the association’s strategy. Our ambition is clear and uncompromising: we aim to make Lithuania the most attractive place for investment in Europe. This goal is based on three pillars: trust in business, an efficient public sector, and a strong talent system. This sets out clear guidelines for our activities over the next three years.

Some things, however, have remained unchanged. Investors’ Forum has continued to be an active participant in social processes, a partner, and a voice of reason contributing to the creation of a thriving society. We have done this and will continue to do so by submitting proposals to government institutions, engaging in and initiating discussions, meetings, and conferences, and sharing insights with government representatives and the public.