Gatis Ozols

Responsible for national and government digital transformation policy & strategy development and steering. Scope of responsibilities include Information society policy and Digital identity, Data and public service governance, Government ICT governance and AI policy. Member of EU AI Board.

Designing policies, empowering ecosystems and ready to jump into practical hands-on initiatives!

Have initiated several EU-recognized nationwide initiatives, such as a digital awareness program for citizens and a national digital government benchmark. Public speaker on Digital government and related topics.

My values are openness, transparency, and a positive & curious attitude.

Professional motto: “As for the future, your task is not to foresee it but to enable it.” /Antoine de Saint-Exupéry/

Gatis Ozols leads Latvia’s national digital transformation strategy, overseeing AI policy, digital identity, data governance, and government ICT. As a member of the EU AI Board, he actively contributes to shaping AI regulations and implementation strategies. His initiatives include AI-driven public service improvements and fostering digital awareness programs.

Passionate about designing policies that empower ecosystems, Ozols advocates for a forward-thinking approach to AI governance. His leadership emphasizes openness, transparency, and practical innovation, ensuring that AI development aligns with societal and governmental needs.