Aleksandrs Avdeikins

Aleksandrs Avdeikins

Visionary IT Executive

Driving enterprise digital transformation, strategic governance, and innovation

Executive Overview

Visionary IT executive driving enterprise digital transformation, strategic governance, and innovation that fuel business growth, competitive edge, and long-term value.

Proven ability to partner with CEOs, boards, and senior leadership to convert emerging technologies into strategic business advantages — encompassing cloud-native platforms, data & AI-driven operations, cybersecurity resilience, and sustainable digital infrastructure.

Excel at building high-performance technology organisations, optimising multimillion-euro IT portfolios, fostering cultures of innovation and accountability, and ensuring every technology investment directly supports corporate strategy and shareholder value.

Selected Leadership Roles

IT and Digitalisation Director / Manager

Baltik Elektro Member of the Würth Group

Present • Latvia

  • Define and execute enterprise-wide IT & digital strategy in alignment with executive leadership and long-term business objectives.
  • Lead comprehensive digital transformation programs — modernising core systems, accelerating cloud adoption, enabling data/AI capabilities, and integrating next-generation technologies.
  • Provide executive oversight of IT governance, enterprise risk management, cybersecurity strategy, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
  • Build and lead senior technology teams, cultivating innovation, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration across the organisation.
  • Identify and realise technology-enabled opportunities that strengthen revenue streams, operational efficiency, customer experience, and market leadership position.

Head of R&D and IT Department

Trialto Latvia

2015 – 2022 • Riga, Latvia

  • Led R&D initiatives focused on smart logistics, warehouse optimisation, and innovative placement strategies using advanced algorithms and emerging technologies.
  • Directed integrated IT and R&D functions, driving digital innovation to enhance operational efficiency and create competitive advantages in supply chain management.
  • Managed cross-functional teams in technology development and implementation, fostering a culture of research-driven problem-solving and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated on strategic projects that integrated data analytics and automation to optimise logistics processes and support business scalability.
  • Ensured alignment of R&D efforts with enterprise goals, delivering measurable improvements in productivity, cost efficiency, and technological capability.

Baltic IT Manager

SmartPosti (Itella Logistics SIA)

2008 – 2014 • Latvia (Baltic region)

  • Oversaw IT operations and strategy across the Baltic region, ensuring reliable infrastructure and technology support for logistics and transportation services.
  • Led digital initiatives and system implementations to improve operational workflows, data management, and service delivery in a dynamic supply chain environment.
  • Managed IT teams and vendor relationships, optimising resources while maintaining high standards of security, availability, and performance.
  • Collaborated with business units to align IT capabilities with operational needs, driving efficiency gains and supporting regional growth objectives.
  • Previously served in operational leadership (Head of Road Department), bridging logistics operations with IT strategy for end-to-end process optimisation.