Dipl.-Ing. Andris Nikitins Mba, Cams-Rm, Cgss

Andris Nikitins has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Andris started their career in 1992 as a Technical Director at Latvijas Zemes banka. From 1997 to 1999, they served as the General Manager and Chairman of the Board at Rīgas Miesnieks. In 1999, they joined BALTA part of RSA Group as the Vice President and a Member of the Board, also taking on the role of Claims Director from 2000 to 2003. Andris then moved on to become the President and Chairman of the Board at Riga Insurance Company, Joint Stock Company in 2003. In 2004, they joined Latvijas Banka as a Management Consultant before transitioning to the role of Head of Technical Support Department. Andris later became a Member of the Board and ultimately held the position of Deputy Head of the Financial Stability and Macroprudential Policy Department until an unspecified date. In 2017, they became a Board Member of the Baltics Chapter at ACAMS.

Andris Nikitins has a strong educational background with degrees from Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University). In 1989, they obtained an Engineer's degree in Radio and Television after completing their studies from 1982 to 1989. In 2005, they completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in Business Administration and Management, General from the same university. Additionally, in 1995, they earned an MBA from Riga Business School.

Andris Nikitins holds several certifications related to anti-money laundering and risk management. Andris obtained the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification from ACAMS in September 2017. Andris further enhanced their expertise by acquiring the Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) certification from ACAMS in January 2021. In April 2021, they obtained the Advanced Certified AML Specialist – Risk Management (CAMS-RM) certification from ACAMS.