Igors Udodovs has been appointed Director of the Ventspils Freeport, effective March 1st. He previously held the positions of Acting Director, Deputy Director, and Head of the Marketing and Development Department at the port.
Igors Udodovs Appointed Ventspils Freeport Director
Udodovs holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Ventspils University of Applied Sciences. He has also completed additional training programs in port and business development in Germany, Belgium, China, and Israel.
He began his career at the Ventspils Freeport Authority in 2001 as a marketing specialist. In 2003, he became Head of the Marketing and Development Department and, since 2014, has served as Deputy Director while continuing to lead the Marketing and Development Department.
Udodovs has also participated in various local and national working groups, commissions, and councils, including those within the Ventspils municipality and educational institutions. He contributed to the development of Latvia’s National Development Plan for 2021–2027.
He received the Ventspils City Council Award in 2015 for his contributions to attracting investment, developing the Ventspils Business Incubator, and strengthening the industrial sector of the Ventspils Freeport.
As Director, Udodovs will ensure the execution of the Freeport Authority’s functions and manage its operations, under the oversight of the Freeport Board. The employment contract with the Director is signed by the Chairperson of the Freeport Board.
Ventspils Freeport is Latvia’s second-largest port by cargo turnover and one of the country’s largest industrial centers.
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