The Governing Board is the EIT's principal governing body, entrusted with the strategic leadership of the Institute and the overall direction of operational activities implemented by the EIT main office in Budapest. It is independent in its decision-making and responsible for the selection, evaluation, and support of the EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities.
Below you will find the current members of the EIT Governing Board along with their declaration of interests and confidentiality undertaking (which might be unavailable in the case that the member is newly appointed and the declaration is still being finalised).
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee supports the activities of the Governing Board by overseeing the implementation of its strategic decisions. It consists of the EIT Governing Board Chairperson and three members of the EIT Governing Board.
European Commission Observer
In accordance with the EIT Regulation, the European Commission appoints an observer to take part in the meetings of the Governing Board and of the Executive Committee.
European Commission Observer
Mr Normunds Popens, Deputy Director-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture in the European Commission
Responsibilities of the EIT Governing Board as outlined in the EIT Regulation can be consulted here.