Janis has broad experience in HR field both in private un public sectors. He started his career in Karsten Latvian, retail company, before moved to Parex Insurance company as lawyer/HR specialist. Later he became an HR manager at State Audit Office of Latvia. After that he joined ABB as HR Business Partner and was responsible for several business units across Baltic’s.

Janis has gained Master’s degree  in Law at School of Business Administration Turiba, and also has higher education as safety specialist of environment and work from University of Latvia. He is Certified Coach by International Coaching Federation.

Janis speaks Latvian, English and Russian.