BritCham Latvia Welcomes Anete Stakinova as New Executive Director

The British Chamber of Commerce in Latvia is pleased to announce the appointment of Anete Stakinova as its new Executive Director, marking a new chapter in the Chamber’s continued development and commitment to strengthening British-Latvian business relations.

Anete joined BritCham in October 2026 and is currently working alongside outgoing Executive Director Kristīne Zvirbule during a one-month handover period, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of the Chamber’s activities.

Anete brings a multidisciplinary background spanning international affairs, business operations, research and organisational development. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from King’s College London and a Master’s degree in Applied Ethics from Utrecht University.

Her professional experience includes working on human rights, political analysis and democratic governance with international organisations, including the OSCE and European Union election observation missions across Europe, Asia and Africa. More recently, she has gained commercial experience in the fintech sector and worked on restoring and streamlining business operations within estate management.

Combining experience in international cooperation with a practical understanding of business operations, Anete looks forward to bringing these two perspectives together in her new role.

Commenting on her appointment, Anete said:

“I am delighted to be joining BritCham at such an exciting time. Having worked across both international affairs and the commercial sector, I see tremendous value in bringing these two worlds together.

I believe the Chamber has an important role to play not only in connecting British and Latvian businesses, but also in creating meaningful opportunities for collaboration, facilitating dialogue and ensuring that membership translates into tangible value.

Over the coming months, I look forward to getting to know our members, hearing their perspectives and working closely with the Board, the British Embassy and our wider network to build on the Chamber’s achievements while exploring new opportunities for its development.”