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Top level managers from the most successful local and international companies converge here. The knowledge and contacts acquired at BMI are very valuable. And they give us power, real power – the power to bring a competent, modern and responsible management culture into fashion, and to enhance the quality of business leadership in the Baltic region. The Association also helps alumni to extend and

further develop the ideals and the friendships they formed during studies at BMI. It creates opportunities for interaction and communication. And doing so, its members have a lot of fun – the fun of sharing ideas, of meeting interesting personalities in a focused context, of enjoying leisure activities together and of celebrating diverse events together with our Alma Mater! We sincerely and enthusiastically invite you to join us.

05/06/2026

🎉 BMI Alumni Gala 2026 – celebrating excellence, impact, and community

This year, the BMI Alumni Executive Club welcomed the BMI alumni community to Sapieha Palace in Vilnius for an evening of recognition, connection, and a touch of well-placed intrigue.

Among string music, conversations, and carefully observed society rumours, the Gala once again became more than an annual gathering. It was a night to reconnect with familiar faces, welcome new members, celebrate achievements, and create stories that will surely continue long after the evening itself.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to our long-term partners for their continued support in making this tradition possible: People Link, Marsh Global, Volfas Engelman Nealkoholinis, DELFI.lt, and our patrons Audrius Milukas, Marius Svidinskas and Paulius Grigas.

👏 We thank Rytis Valunas, President of the BMI Alumni Executive Club, and Mantas Marčiulaitis, Chairman of the Club's Council, for opening the official part of the Gala and welcoming the community.

🎙️ We are also grateful to Jurga Bendikaite Ursavas, Director General of BMI Executive Institute, for representing the Institute and reflecting on the continued growth of the BMI community.

✨ The highlight of the evening? The BMI Alumni Awards 2026 – or, as Lady Whistledown might put it, the names everyone in BMI society was waiting to hear.

Career Progression
🏅 Simonas Lisauskas (Class XIX), Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at Lietuvos draudimas
Award presented by People Link – Jurgita Lemesiute

Best Entrepreneur
🏅 Paulius Aleksejevas (Class XXV), President and CEO of GEALAN Window Systems Inc.
Award presented by Marsh – Lina Taranenko

Dedication to Country
🏅 Vaida Česnulevičiūtė-Markevičienė (Class XXI), Deputy Governor of the Lietuvos bankas
Award presented by the BMI Alumni Council

Best Public Speaker
🏅 Milda Mitkutė (Class XXV), Co-founder of Vinted
Award granted by Volfas Engelman Nealkoholinis and presented by Mantas Dubauskas on behalf of Marius Horbačauskas.

Impact Award
🏅 Dr. Agnė Diana Liubertaitė-Amšiejė, PhD (Class XXIV), Executive Head at Vilniaus privati gimnazija
Award presented by DELFI.lt – Sandra Meskauskaite-Stepsiene

Special recognition
🏅 Vytautas Šilinskas (Class XXII), CEO of Investors' Forum
Special invitation to Vadovų konferencija EBIT presented by Delfi.lt.

BMI Ambassador of the Year
🏅 Serge Bagieu (Class XXIII, Brussels)
Award presented by BMI Executive Institute

🙌 Congratulations to all winners and nominees. Their achievements reflect the breadth of the BMI alumni community – from business leadership and entrepreneurship to public service, communication, social impact, and continued engagement with the Institute.

📸 Thank you to KAIP GERAI / Giedrius Matulaitis for capturing the evening!

04/06/2026

💡 Beyond the keynote: an exclusive BMI Alumni meet-up with Jesper Brodin

At Vadovų konferencija EBIT 2026, Jesper Brodin, former CEO of IKEA and current Board Member of Ingka Group | IKEA, will share insights on IKEA’s culture, unwritten rules, people-centred leadership, digital and omni-channel transformation, and sustainability as a strategic priority.

📌 For BMI Alumni, the conversation will continue beyond the keynote in a private lunchtime meet-up with Jesper, created exclusively for members of the BMI Alumni Executive Club.

The meet-up will be moderated by Mantas Marčiulaitis, Chairman of the Council at BMI Alumni Executive Club.

Alumni will also have access to the BMI Alumni Lounge: a dedicated space for conversations, reconnections, and time together throughout the conference.

We are especially grateful to our dear partners, who are helping make this experience even more special: AB „Kauno baldai“ – for making the BMI Alumni Lounge cosy and welcoming, HRX – for supporting transportation and Volfas Engelman Nealkoholinis – for preparing a specially crafted non-alcoholic experience for EBIT and our alumni community. 🙏

📅 11-12 June 2026
📍 Vilnius Grand Resort

➡️ Find more details and register here: https://shorturl.at/ZTWks.

19/05/2026

When BMI Alumni meet, things get… interesting.

Sometimes it sounds less like a board meeting and more like someone ordering a gelato blueberry ale at an executive retreat. 🍇

But that’s exactly how good collaborations begin.

For Vadovų konferencija EBIT 2026, BMI Alumni Executive Club joined forces with Volfas Engelman Nealkoholinis and its CEO, Marius Horbačauskas, alumnus of the BMI Executive Institute International Executive MBA, to create something that reflects the spirit of the alumni community: bold ideas, curiosity, and conversations that don’t happen anywhere else.

The result is Gelato Blueberry Ale – a limited-edition non-alcoholic craft beer inspired by one of the fastest-growing trends in the craft beverage world.

As Marius Horbačauskas describes it, the beer is “closer to a summer cocktail – light, aromatic, and easy to enjoy.” And honestly, that might also describe the best alumni conversations.

🫐 Fruity, smooth, refreshing
🌿 Authentic forest berry aroma from natural blueberry purée
🍦 Creamy gelato-like finish thanks to barley, wheat, and oat malt
🔴 A striking reddish-blue color impossible to ignore

Only 350 bottles will be produced – and the only place to discover Gelato Blueberry Ale will be at the BMI Alumni Executive Lounge during EBIT 2026.

Even better, BMI Alumni members have access to a dedicated EBIT package and special pricing created exclusively for the alumni community.
Because some collaborations deserve a very limited audience first.

📍 Vilnius Grand Resort
📆 11–12 June 2026

➡️ Join us – but first, discover what’s included in the exclusive alumni-only package here: https://shorturl.at/UsCrH.

18/05/2026

DELFI interview: Mantas Marčiulaitis and Lina Taranenko on leaders creating lasting impact in Lithuania 🏆

What does meaningful leadership look like when its impact reaches beyond one organisation?

In the interview for DELFI.lt, Mantas Marčiulaitis, Chairman of the Council at BMI Alumni Executive Club, and Lina Taranenko, member of the Management Board at Marsh Risk, member of the Club Council, discuss this year’s BMI Alumni Impact Award and why the “Impact” category is now open to public voting.

Watch the full interview via the link ➡️ https://shorturl.at/lH3YW

The award recognises BMI Executive Institute Executive MBA alumni whose work creates lasting value for Lithuania – in business, public trust, healthcare, education, innovation, and society.

This year’s nominees are:
🟠 Dovile Burgiene – Managing Partner at WALLESS
🟠 Giedre Kvedaraviciene – Head of Lithuania’s Population and Rare Diseases Biobank
🟠 Dr. Agnė Diana Liubertaitė, PhD – education innovation and responsible technology advocate
🟠 Vilija Railaite – business leader who chose the path of teaching and contributes to building a modern school
🟠 Vytautas Šilinskas – CEO at Investors' Forum

Each nominee represents a different form of long-term impact. Together, they show how leadership can continue beyond professional achievement and contribute to Lithuania’s future.

Only a few days are left to vote! Voting is open on DELFI.lt until 20 May.
📌 Make your choice via the link in the comments.

15/05/2026

A look back at the anniversary gathering. 🏀

Together with alumni of BMI Executive Institute - Paulius Motiejūnas, Martynas Giga, and Rytis Valunas - we looked beyond basketball: into leadership, governance, ownership, pressure, and the systems that make success sustainable.

Thank you once again for joining us - and stay tuned for updates!

Jurga Bendikaite Ursavas Rytis Valunas Mantas Marčiulaitis Mantas Dubauskas Agnė Byčiūtė Edita Juo Dagne Armonaite Karina Kei Sarunas Dyburis Vytautas Šilinskas

14/05/2026

🏀 What really hides behind the wins? Paulius Motiejunas and Martynas Giga reveal the leadership behind Žalgiris and Rytas

Our special 1-year anniversary edition of brought together a record-breaking audience for a discussion on basketball, governance, ownership, and leadership under pressure.

Together with Paulius Motiejunas, Director of Žalgiris Group, principal shareholder of BC Žalgiris Kaunas, former CEO of EuroLeague Basketball, BMI EMBA alumnus, and Martynas Giga, CEO of BC RYTAS, Vilnius, board member, BMI EMBA alumnus, we looked behind the visible side of Lithuanian basketball.

The discussion was moderated by Rytis Valunas, Board Member at BMI Executive Institute and President of the BMI Alumni Executive Club.

Key takeaways:
🟠 Winning starts before the game
Budgets, player decisions, sponsors, fan experience, infrastructure, and brand work shape the result long before tip-off.
🟠 Pressure changes the narrative fast
One win can lift the room. One loss can shift the mood. Leadership needs consistency when emotions move quickly.
🟠 Fans can help win the game
Their energy can lift the team in decisive moments, while their trust and expectations make fan engagement a real leadership priority.
🟠 A strong team needs a stronger system
Players and coaches are visible. Sustainable success depends on owners, management, partners, city institutions, staff, and the wider ecosystem.
🟠 Legacy raises the standard
Club history, city identity, and tradition strengthen the brand, but they also raise expectations for every decision.

A special symbol now remains at the BMI office: the ball signed by Paulius Motiejūnas, Martynas Giga, and Rytis Valūnas, presented to BMI Executive Institute on behalf of the BMI Alumni Executive Club Council – a reminder of this anniversary evening and the community behind the initiative. 🏀

Warmest thanks go to Rytis Valunas, Mantas Marčiulaitis, and the whole BMI Alumni Council – for their continued contribution to this community, as well as to Jurga Bendikaite Ursavas, Diana Aleksandravičienė (Česonytė, Mantas Dubauskas, Monika Lašienė, Karilė Klug and everyone who helped make the first year of BMI Board Network meaningful.

🔗 View more moments and takeaways from the anniversary discussion via the link: https://shorturl.at/XCuxG

📸 Photo credits: KAIP GERAI / Giedrius Matulaitis.

13/05/2026

Who is creating the greatest long-term impact in Lithuania? 🤔

One of the most inspiring traditions of the BMI Alumni Executive Club is recognising outstanding BMI alumni – with the community itself choosing the leaders making the biggest difference.

This year, the public is invited to take part in the vote for the “Impact” category. 🏆

Together, the BMI Alumni Executive Club and Vadovų konferencija EBIT invite you to vote on DELFI.lt for the leader whose work is creating lasting impact on Lithuania’s society, economy, and future.

Five exceptional BMI Executive MBA alumni have been nominated for their contributions to leadership, innovation, healthcare, education, business, and public trust. Through their work, they are helping shape a stronger Lithuania.

Cast your vote for:
✔️ Vilija Railaite
✔️ Vytautas Šilinskas
✔️ Giedre Kvedaraviciene
✔️ Dr. Agnė Diana Liubertaitė, PhD
✔️ Dovile Burgiene

➡️ Make your choice via the link in the comments below. The voting is open until 20 May.

The winners will be announced at the BMI Alumni Gala Awards on 4 June.

12/05/2026

🥂 A special BMI Alumni collaboration with Volfas Engelman Nealkoholinis is brewing for EBIT 2026!

Last week, representatives of the BMI Alumni Executive Club visited the Volfas Engelman brewery, where they met the brewery team and Marius Horbačauskas, BMI EMBA alumnus and CEO of the company.

Together with the BMI Alumni Executive Club, Volfas Engelman is crafting a non-alcoholic beer created exclusively for Vadovų konferencija EBIT 2026. Because apparently networking pairs exceptionally well with good brewing.

As Mantas Marčiulaitis, Chairman of the Council at BMI Alumni Executive Club, reflected:

“Beer and alumni may share a common root, but the idea here is not student revelry – it is shared creation. Graduates of BMI Executive Institute are united by curiosity for new experiences. A joint creation by professional brewers and professional leaders is, at the very least, a fascinating endeavour. And the result? Splendid – the Alumni Club Council members confirmed that themselves while tasting it straight from the barrel.”

More details are coming soon. Spoiler alert: the collaboration tastes as good as it sounds.

And that’s not all for BMI Alumni at EBIT 2026:
✔️ Preferred alumni pricing
✔️ BMI Alumni Lounge
✔️ Private meet-up with keynote speaker Jesper Brodin (available exclusively for BMI Alumni Executive Club members with active 2026 membership)
✔️ Additional exclusive experiences during the conference

More info: https://shorturl.at/ONsRJ

📆 11–12 June 2026
📍 Vilnius Grand Resort

See you at EBIT!

08/05/2026

Not every conversation happens on the main stage. And some opportunities simply cannot be bought with a ticket. 💡

At Vadovų konferencija EBIT 2026, BMI Alumni is creating exactly that kind of moment: an exclusive private lunchtime meetup with Jesper Brodin – the leader who helped transform IKEA into a global force for innovation, growth, and sustainability.

🗣️ Beyond his keynote appearance at EBIT, members of the BMI Alumni Executive Club will have the rare opportunity to meet Jesper personally. Gain firsthand insights in a closed-door conversation, ask questions directly, and continue the discussion over lunch.

As part of BMI Alumni’s exclusive EBIT 2026 experience, members will also enjoy:
✔️ Preferred alumni pricing for EBIT 2026
✔️ Access to the BMI Alumni Lounge
✔️ Curated networking opportunities with inspiring leaders and fellow alumni
✔️ Additional exclusive experiences throughout the conference

Find more details and register via the link in the comments.

The most valuable moments at conferences are often not the ones under the spotlight, but the conversations that happen beyond it.

16/04/2026

BMI Alumni at EBIT 2026 – Exclusive Access for Our Community

For the first time, the BMI Alumni Executive Club is joining Vadovų konferencija EBIT 2026 – the leading platform in Lithuania for forward-looking discussions on leadership, innovation, and strategy, organized by DELFI.lt

This year, EBIT will be further strengthened by the presence of the BMI Alumni network – bringing fresh perspectives, strong connections, and a true sense of community.

Join us for two days of insight, great conversations, and quality time together.

🎓 A Special Experience for the BMI Alumni Community Includes:

• Preferred alumni pricing – available exclusively to BMI Alumni
• Private meet-up over a glass of wine with keynote speaker Jesper Brodin – former CEO of IKEA (Ingka Group | IKEA) and current board member of Ingka Group (available to BMI Alumni Executive Club members with active 2026 membership only)
• BMI Alumni Lounge – a dedicated space for conversations, reconnections, and networking
• A vibrant atmosphere with inspiring leaders and peers
• Additional exclusive benefits to be revealed before and during the conference

🎟️ To receive your code, please contact us via email at [email protected].

📆 11–12 June 2026 | 🕗 08:00–16:00
📍 Vilnius Grand Resort

See you at EBIT!

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