Modestas Gelbūda

Modestas Gelbūda is a Professor at ISM University of Economics and Management in Lithuania. He concurrently serves as Secretary General of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania (since 2021), combining academic work with high-level public governance roles. His professional journey includes a PhD in International Management from Aalborg University (AAU) in Denmark, followed by visiting scholar appointments at Stanford University (USA), Uppsala University (Sweden), and post-doctoral research at London Business School (UK).

His research focuses on International Strategy, International Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Innovation, emphasizing academic rigor and practical managerial insights. Key projects include co-founding an NGO-based research center to advance management research traditions in Lithuania and leading the 'Lean Government' initiative (2017-2019) – a pioneering public governance modernization project in CEE & NIS regions. He has held leadership roles such as ECSB Country VP for Lithuania and Chair of the RENT Conference (2013), while contributing to editorial boards like European Management Review (EMR).

Modestas is actively involved in national organizations, serving on boards of the Knowledge Economy Forum, National HRM Association, and National Society for Gifted and Talented Children. His work bridges academic research with policy implementation, particularly in transition economies and digital transformation. He has organized research conferences on 'International Business in Transition Economies', doctoral seminars, and policy roundtables.