Members of the Council of the Estonian University of Life Sciences
According to the Estonian University of Life Sciences Act, the Council is the highest governing body of the university, responsible for the university’s long-term and sustainable development, as well as for making key economic, financial, and asset-related decisions to ensure the achievement of the university's objectives.
The new composition of the university council began its work in January 2025.
Member appointed by the Estonian Academy of Sciences
Tarmo Soomere
Chairman of the Council, Academician
Members appointed by the Minister of Education and Research
Ivar Dembovski
Chairman of the Management Board of Raitwood / AS Rait
Anu Hellenurme
Head of Anu Ait OÜ, CEO and Board Member of the Estonian Pig Breeding Association
Robin Saluoks
CEO of eAgronom OÜ
Members appointed by the Senate
Paavo Kaimre
Professor of forest sciences at the Estonian University of Life Sciences
Kerli Mõtus
Associate professor in herd health at the Estonian University of Life Sciences
Rando Värnik
Professor of rural economics at the Estonian University of Life Sciences
