Kersti Kaljulaid

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kersti Kaljulaid
Occupation	Civil Servant
Date Of Birth	Dec 30, 1969(1969-12-30)
Age	55
Birthplace	Tartu
Country	Soviet Union
Horoscope	Aquarius

Kersti Kaljulaid Biography

Kersti Kaljulaid is one of the most popular and richest Civil Servant who was born on December 30, 1969 in Tartu, Soviet Union. Kersti Kaljulaid (Estonian pronunciation: [ˈkers.ti ˈkɑl.juˈlɑi̯d] ; born 30 December 1969) is an Estonian politician who is the fifth and current President of Estonia, in office since 10 October 2016. She is the first female head of state of Estonia since the country declared independence in 1918, as well as the youngest ever President, age 46 at the time of her election.

In 2004, when Estonia joined the European Union, Kaljulaid was appointed the country’s representative at the European Court of Auditors. Since 2011, Kaljulaid has been the chairperson of the board of the University of Tartu.

The main objection raised repeatedly during her candidacy by media as well as politicians and street polls was her being relatively unknown, compared to the candidates that had participated in the campaign. She confronted the objection in her public letter and during several interviews by promising to become visible across the country, visiting different areas and talking to the people directly. In mid-October 2016, the first conducted survey showed Kaljulaid’s approval rating at 73%.

After several failed rounds in the Estonian presidential elections in August through September 2016, a so-called “council of elders” of the Riigikogu, which included the representatives of all parliamentary parties, the speaker and vice-speakers, asked for Kaljulaid’s consent and then proposed her as the only potential presidential candidate to be put before the members of the Riigikogu on 3 October 2016. Her candidacy was officially registered on 30 September. Riigikogu Speaker Eiki Nestor said that Kaljulaid undoubtedly had the required 68 votes from the 101-member Riigikogu, but the exact number remained to be seen. Ultimately her candidacy was supported by 90 Riigikogu MPs. She won the elections by 81 votes with 17 abstainers and no votes against her, while the only parliamentary party that had publicly declared not to support her was EKRE which had only 7 votes.

From 2001 to 2004, she was a member of the political party Pro Patria Union, a predecessor of the current Pro Patria and Res Publica Union, yet did not run in the elections.

Kersti Kaljulaid Net Worth

Kersti Kaljulaid is one of the richest Civil Servant from Soviet Union. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kersti Kaljulaid 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1987, Kaljulaid graduated from Tallinn Secondary School no. 44. During her studies there, she was a member of the Students’ Scientific Association, specializing in ornithology. In 1992, she graduated from University of Tartu cum laude as a biologist. She is a member of Estonian female student corporation, Filiae Patriae. In 2001, she graduated from the University of Tartu with an MBA in business management. Her thesis was titled as “Riigi poolt asutatud sihtasutuste juhtimissüsteemi täiustamine” or “The improvement of the management system of state-founded foundations” in English.

From 1996 to 1997 Kaljulaid was a sales manager in state-owned telecom Eesti Telefon and from 1997 to 1998 a project manager in Hoiupanga Investeeringute AS. From 1998 to 1999 she was employed in Hansabank’s investment banking division Hansabank Markets. From 1999 to 2002, Kaljulaid worked as the economic advisor of Estonian Prime Minister Mart Laar. From 2002 to 2004, she was the director of Iru Power Plant, a subsidiary of the state-owned energy company Eesti Energia. She was the first woman to lead a power plant in Estonia.

Kaljulaid’s half-brother, Estonian Social Democratic Party politician Raimond Kaljulaid, served as the Elder of Põhja-Tallinn district from 2016–2019, and was later elected to the Riigikogu in 2019.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Kersti Kaljulaid Dating?

According to our records, Kersti Kaljulaid married to Georgi-Rene Maksimovski. As of December 1, 2023, Kersti Kaljulaid’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Kersti Ranked on the list of most popular Civil Servant. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Soviet Union. Kersti Kaljulaid celebrates birthday on December 30 of every year.

Top Facts about Kersti Kaljulaid

1. Kersti Kaljulaid was the first female president of Estonia.
2. She served as president from 2016 to 2021.
3. Kaljulaid was born on December 30, 1969 in Tartu, Estonia.
4. Prior to becoming president, she worked in finance and technology.
5. During her presidency, Estonia experienced economic growth and digital advancements.
6. Kaljulaid is fluent in Estonian, English, Russian and French.
7. She has been an advocate for gender equality and environmental protection.
8. In 2018, she became a member of the Club de Madrid – a group of former heads of state promoting democracy worldwide.
9. Kaljulaid has three children with her husband Georgi-Rene Maksimovski.
10. Her term ended on October 11th, 2021 when Alar Karis succeeded her as President of Estonia.

Who became the new president of Estonia?

She was nominated on 30 September 2016 by the majority of parliamentary parties as a joint candidate for president, as the only official candidate for the sixth round. Kaljulaid was voted president on 3 October 2016, with 81 votes and 17 abstentions.

Does Estonia have a prime minister?

The current prime minister is Kaja Kallas of the Reform Party. She took the office on 26 January 2021 following the resignation of Jüri Ratas. In their role as appointed by the president, the prime minister does not head any specific ministry.

What language is spoken in Estonia?

Estonian

Who runs Estonia?

In 2016, Kersti Kaljulaid was elected president only after the parliament, and then the electoral assembly too, had failed to elect one, and the election had passed back to the parliament. Alar Karis was elected president by the parliament in 2021.

How much money does Estonia?

$37.2 billion (nominal, 2022 est.)