Guntars Andersons, currently Head of IT at Citadele, has been nominated for the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Member of the Management Board.
Guntars Andersons graduated with honours from the University of Latvia with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, where he also pursued Master’s studies in the same field. He has been with Citadele since 1996 and brings more than 30 years of professional experience in IT leadership, technology implementation, information systems auditing and banking operations. In his current role at Citadele, he oversees core banking systems, digital channels, IT architecture and infrastructure, cybersecurity, quality assurance, AI implementation and IT governance.
Rūta Ežerskienė, Chair of the Management Board, Chief Executive Officer of Citadele, comments: “Guntars brings experience in technology leadership and a deep understanding of the bank’s IT infrastructure and business needs. His nomination to the Management Board is an important step in ensuring leadership continuity and advancing the bank’s technology strategy which plays a vital role in our growth. I am confident that Guntars’ expertise will help us further develop our digital services, improve operational efficiency and strengthen our competitiveness across the Baltics.”
Guntars Andersons, Head of IT at Citadele, comments: “Technology is an integral part of modern banking, and its importance will only continue to grow. My priority will be to develop secure, modern and efficient technology solutions that enhance the customer experience and enable the bank to respond more quickly to changing market conditions. We will place particular emphasis on advancing digital services, strengthening cybersecurity and leveraging the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence.”
Guntars Andersons formal appointment as Chief Technology Officer and Member of the Management Board is subject to approval by Citadele’s Supervisory Board and subsequent approval by the European Central Bank (ECB).
About the Citadele Group
Citadele’s mission is to modernise the financial sector by offering a range of next-generation financial technology-based services alongside traditional banking products, serving both private individuals and entrepreneurs across the Baltics. Citadele holds a long-term deposit rating of A3 and a senior unsecured debt rating of Baa2, assigned by Moody’s on 21 April 2026, with a stable outlook. In 9M 2026, Citadele issued EUR 1.2 billion in new loans, with the total loan portfolio reaching EUR 4.1 billion and deposits growing to EUR 4.5 billion. Citadele Bank is the Group’s parent company in Latvia, and its subsidiaries and branches operate in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.