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Deimantė Žilinskienė has been appointed as the new Vice-Rector for International Relations and Development, effective 24 February 2025. Prior to this role, she successfully led the School of Business Innovation and Communication.
In her new position, Ms Žilinskienė will represent the university in both national and international organisations, drive the expansion of KSU’s global partnerships, foster relationships with institutions across Lithuania and abroad, develop strategic growth projects, and coordinate the activities of the university’s Senate.
Speaking about her appointment, Žilinskienė expressed her enthusiasm for this new chapter: “I am honoured to take on this role, which is both a recognition of my longstanding work at KSU and a significant responsibility. Strengthening the university’s international connections is not just a professional challenge but a meaningful mission. I look forward to working with our committed academic community and exploring new opportunities that will further enhance KSU’s global presence and achievements.
I would also like to extend my gratitude to my colleagues, students, alumni, and social partners from the School of Business Innovation and Communication—your dedication has been an inspiration, and I am delighted that we can continue to collaborate in new areas.”
Žilinskienė has been a part of KSU since 2017, serving as Head of the School of Business Innovation and Communication, a lecturer, and a member of the University Senate. During her tenure, she and her team successfully developed and implemented bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes in business, management, and communication, all of which have been accredited for the maximum period of seven years.
Her professional expertise extends beyond academia—she is an expert at the Lithuanian Standardisation Department and a board member of the National Aviation Association (LAVIA). She has also worked in higher education analysis and management at the Government Strategic Analysis Centre (STRATA) and Mykolas Romeris University.
A recognised researcher, Deimantė Žilinskienė is the co-author of three academic books and has published research in both national and international journals. She is an active participant in international scientific conferences and has contributed to numerous global projects related to ICT, gamification, entrepreneurship, and aviation management.
Holding a master’s degree in public administration from Mykolas Romeris University, she is currently pursuing a PhD in management sciences, focusing on open innovation, education management and analytics, and public-private sector innovation.
Ms Žilinskienė joins a newly structured KSU leadership team, which recently welcomed Dr Helga M. Kauzonė as Vice-Rector for Research and Dr Lidija Kraujalienė as Vice-Rector for Studies.
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