Dr. oec. Aivars Spilbergs is the Head of Economics and Finance Department in BA. Previous experience includes working in economics and finance research (1976–1996 research work in cybernetics, economics and mathematics, University of Latvia) and professional work
in banking sector (1995–2016 — head of multiple departments in SEB Bank — Credit Management, Risk Management, and Risk Centre). Author affiliation details: BA School of Business and Finance, Faculty of Business Administration, Riga, Latvia.