Dins Šmits

Assoc. Prof. Dins Šmits is a leader in strategic management and innovation, currently serving as the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at Riga Stradiņš University. With a career spanning senior leadership roles in multinational corporations, university hospitals, and private healthcare groups, he brings a wealth of experience in driving transformative change and achieving excellence in dynamic environments.  

His professional focus lies in strategic leadership within the life sciences sector, with a strong emphasis on fostering innovation, improving the quality of academic studies, and advancing research in treatment adherence and health systems. Assoc. Prof. Šmits is passionate about building and leading high-performing teams, delivering results in uncertain conditions, and developing talent to drive organizational success.

Beyond academia, he is an active private investor and entrepreneur, owning and managing companies in healthcare, strategic communication, and fintech. He also provides consultancy services to private companies and government entities, guiding them through strategy deployment, large-scale change processes, and efficiency improvements.