ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Vilnius BWN is guided by a Council elected every two years, which currently includes

Jurga Rimkė

Jurga Rimkė

 Vilnius BWN President
Daiva Adutavičienė

Daiva Adutavičienė

 Vilnius BWN Council Member
Jurgita Balčiūnienė

Jurgita Balčiūnienė

 Vilnius BWN Council Member
Asta Žemaitė

Asta Žemaitė

 Vilnius BWN Coordinator

VILNIUS BWN

The Vilnius Business Women’s Network was established in 2008, and currently operates within the Association of Lithuanian Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Crafts.

The Vilnius BWN unites businesswomen and managers, representing diverse sectors, such as logistics, education, commerce, manufacturing, art, business consulting, legal services, and more.

Vilnius BWN Members

ACTIVITIES

The Vilnius Business Women’s Network is dedicated to fostering cooperation among businesswomen both in Lithuania and abroad, cultivating relations with women’s business organisations internationally, and exploring intercultural business aspects.

FORMS OF ACTIVITY

A range of events is organised each year, including:

  • Meetings and debates on topical issues;
  • Business breakfasts;
  • Company visits;
  • Leisure and sightseeing events and trips.

Honorary Members

The Vilnius Business Women’s Network honours individuals of exceptional distinction who have demonstrated unwavering dedication to fostering women’s entrepreneurship and promoting equal opportunities, while also contributing to the enhancement of the business environment. Their significant achievements in business, academic and social activities and their support in realising the objectives of the BWN, have also contributed to the granting of titles as Honorary Members of the Network.

2024 Beata Nicholson, Lithuanian TV presenter, author, and entrepreneur.

2024 Jolanta Smičienė, a member of the International Federation of Wine and Spirits Journalists and Writers (FIJEV), a certified champagne expert (FWS), and a wine and champagne lecturer and a consultant.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF MEMBERS

We are proud of our members’ achievements and activities

  • Berta Čaikauskaitė, head of communications agency 'Berta &', won 1st place for leadership communication and 2nd place for digital communication at the PR Impact Awards 2022.
  • Dovilė Končak, CEO of UAB 'RAIT', received the Bronze 'Star of Labour' honour (Vilnius CCI).
  • Alina Velykienė, director of UAB 'Sinergijos projektai', was named Vilnius Region Entrepreneur of the Year (Vilnius CCI).
  • Irma Spudienė, head of UAB 'DPS Plius', received the Bronze 'Star of Labour' honour.
  • Jurga Rimkė of UAB 'INTRA VIRES' received the Bronze 'Star of Labour' honour.
  • Monika Š. Prastienė, head of UAB 'MDP Holding', received the Businesswoman of the Year award.
  • Jolanta Kuzminienė of UAB 'Varėnos pienelis' received the Lithuanian Export Award.
  • Dr. Birutė Miškinienė, director of Vilnius University's International Business School, received the Bronze 'Star of Labour' honour.
  • Anastasija Bezborodych of UAB 'Polivektris' received the Lithuanian Businesswoman of the Year award.
  • Genė Zaveckienė of UAB 'Lelija' received the Lithuanian Businesswoman of the Year award.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE MEMBERSHIP

Only women business owners, co-owners and/or top-level managers of impeccable repute, representing companies and organisations located in the Vilnius region, are eligible to become members of the Vilnius BWN.

We cordially invite you to attend at least two open events organised by Vilnius BWN and to introduce yourself. If you decide to join the Network, it is necessary:

  • to attend at least two open events organised by Vilnius BWN;
  • to be recommended by two members of Vilnius BWN;
  • to complete a written application form to join the network;
  • to pay the yearly membership fee, which in 2024 was EUR 200.