Jolita Butkevičienė

At-a-Glance

Director for Innovation in Science and Policymaking at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission.
Leads a team focused on bringing innovation and scientific evidence in EU policymaking.
Served as Director for Latin America and Caribbean, Overseas Countries and Territories at DG INTPA (2011-2022).
Has extensive experience working in the United Nations in the field of international cooperation.
Holds a formal background and experience in quantitative economics, international trade, and trade negotiations.

Biography

Jolita Butkevičienė serves as the Director for Innovation in Science and Policymaking at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission, based in Brussels. In this role, she leads a team dedicated to integrating innovation and scientific evidence into EU policymaking.