2026-01-12
Litgrid's Board appoints Andrius Šemeškevičius as CEO
The Board of Litgrid, the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator belonging to the EPSO-G group, yesterday appointed Andrius Šemeškevičius as CEO for a five-year term. The new CEO will take up his duties on February 23, 2026.
Andrius Šemeškevičius will succeed Rokas Masiulis as CEO of Litgrid after the end of his term. Rokas Masiulis has led the company since February 2021.
"The group's strategy for 2035 sets new ambitious goals, and Litgrid has a particularly important role to play in implementing this new phase. Following synchronization with the continental European networks, we are maintaining and strengthening our focus on the resilience, security, and flexibility of the country's energy system, as well as on advanced solutions. which is why we have chosen a professional with experience in both large-scale infrastructure projects and digital technologies and cyber security to lead this strategic company. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Rokas Masiulis for his leadership throughout his five-year term and for the successful implementation of strategic projects together with his team," says Tomas Varneckas, Chairman of the Board of Litgrid.
"The projects implemented over the past five years have not only strengthened the security and resilience of the Lithuanian electricity system but have also made history in the Baltic States. By severing the last energy ties with aggressor states, we have become a full-fledged part of the European energy system following synchronisation. We have also achieved an important change for Lithuania – by connecting a record number of renewable energy projects to the transmission and distribution networks, we have rapidly increased local electricity production. These significant achievements were made possible by the strong, professional Litgrid team and cooperation with colleagues in the group. I am confident that the new CEO will successfully continue the work already begun and take on projects that are important for the future of energy," says R. Masiulis.
"I understand the strategic importance of the company in ensuring the country's energy security. My previous experience as a member of the Litgrid Board allowed me to get to know the company and its people more closely, and the importance and potential of their activities are motivating. Working in the technology sector, I was also responsible for the energy sector, large-scale infrastructure projects, information technology, and cybersecurity solutions. I will seek to use this experience in a targeted manner to strengthen the resilience of Lithuania's electricity transmission system, ensure its reliable operation, develop the flexibility services market, and create an advanced, efficient, customer-oriented organization," says A. Šemeškevičius.
Andrius Šemeškevičius
The selection process was conducted in accordance with the highest standards of transparency and good governance principles. In a publicly announced competition, the EPSO-G Remuneration and Appointment Committee, which is composed mainly of independent members, assisted Litgrid's Board in selecting the candidate in cooperation with the personnel selection company Master Class Lietuva.
Andrius Šemeškevičius has many years of experience in the field of technology. For the last 11 years, he has worked as the Chief Technology Officer at Telia Lietuva. In 2023–2024, he served as an independent member of the Litgrid Board of Directors and was responsible for technology and digitalization. A. Šemeškevičius holds a master's degree in engineering informatics from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Vilnius Tech) and has completed leadership and business development programs at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
