At ConnectPay, we are strengthening our governance structure in line with best practice by introducing a Supervisory Board and updating our Management Board structure.
At its core, this move is about clarity. Under this model, the Management Board focuses on running the business and executing strategy, while the newly established Supervisory Board provides independent oversight, guidance, and a broader long-term perspective. This two-tier model is widely used across regulated financial institutions, helping ensure stronger accountability, clearer responsibilities, and more balanced decision-making.
As ConnectPay continues to scale, this shift reflects how we are evolving as a company. It strengthens our ability to make well-informed decisions, manage risk effectively, and build for long-term sustainability.
“Strong governance is a necessary foundation for any regulated fintech. By introducing a Supervisory Board and strengthening our Board, we are ensuring the right balance between execution and oversight, which supports better decision-making and long-term stability,” says Marius Galdikas, CEO & owner of ConnectPay.
Introducing the Supervisory Board
The newly formed Supervisory Board brings together experienced, independent professionals who will support ConnectPay across strategy, risk management, and governance.
Lijana Štarienė – Chair of the Supervisory Board
With over 15 years of experience in banking and fintech, Lijana is a PhD-qualified attorney-at-law and regulatory compliance and risk expert, specializing in financial regulation, AML/CFT, and corporate governance. As Chair of ConnectPay’s Supervisory Board, she brings extensive leadership and oversight experience, supporting strategic decision-making, strengthening governance, and ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations.
Renata Šumskaitė – Supervisory Board member
Renata is a senior executive leader with over 25 years of leadership experience, including CEO and board-level roles in fintech and technology. As a member of ConnectPay’s Supervisory Board, she contributes to strategic direction, governance, and organizational development. She has completed BMI Corporate Governance and Board Member training, strengthening her effectiveness in board-level decision-making and oversight.
Alexandre Pinot – Supervisory Board member
Alexandre è un esperto di fintech e di lotta alla criminalità finanziaria con oltre 15 anni di esperienza nella gestione del rischio e in materia di AML/CFT nel settore dei servizi finanziari, nonché cofondatore di AMLYZE. In qualità di membro del Consiglio di sorveglianza di ConnectPay, apporta una profonda competenza in materia di conformità, rischio e governance, orientandosi con disinvoltura in contesti normativi complessi e trasformando la conformità in un vantaggio competitivo.
Strengthening the Management Board
At the same time, ConnectPay’s Board continues to evolve, with leaders from outside and within the organisation contributing deep knowledge of the business and ensuring continuity in execution.
Lina Burdenkova – Chair of the Management Board | Chief People & Governance Officer
Lina è Chief People and Governance Officer presso ConnectPay e vanta oltre 15 anni di esperienza nello sviluppo organizzativo, nella leadership e nella gestione delle risorse umane. Il suo obiettivo principale è quello di costruire una solida cultura aziendale, allineare i team alla strategia aziendale e definire strutture di governance efficaci man mano che l’azienda cresce. Lina adotta un approccio strutturato e incentrato sulle persone, plasmato sia dall’esperienza aziendale che da quella accademica.
Ina Lukošienė – Management Board member | Chief Financial Officer
Ina è una direttrice finanziaria di grande esperienza, con una vasta esperienza nel campo della revisione contabile e della consulenza in diversi settori. Grazie alle sue solide competenze in materia di governance finanziaria e performance organizzativa, Ina è in grado di guardare all’azienda da una prospettiva di alto livello, che abbraccia l’intera organizzazione, pur mantenendo un’attenzione particolare ai dettagli che garantiscono accuratezza, conformità e valore a lungo termine.
Rokas Masiulis – Management Board member
Rokas is a senior executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in regulated industries, banking. He has held top-level roles, including Minister of Energy and Minister of Transport and Communications, overseeing large-scale reforms, state-owned enterprises, and strategic infrastructure projects. As a member of the Management Board at ConnectPay, Rokas brings deep expertise in governance, operational efficiency, and long-term strategic development, supporting the company’s growth in a regulated financial environment.
This is more than a structural update. It reflects how we approach growth and responsibility. We’re glad to have such strong experience joining and supporting the team, and we look forward to building ConnectPay together!
