Egija Smila is CEO of Merko Group in Latvia. Since joining Merko Group in 2013 as CFO, Egija has played an active role in shaping the company’s growth and strategic direction. Today, she leads Merko’s operations in Latvia, where the company is simultaneously developing several residential communities and delivering construction projects across diverse industries.
With experience in the real estate, construction, and IT sectors, Egija brings together strategic thinking, financial expertise, and a strong focus on people. She believes that sustainable success is built by empowered teams and that the right people, working together toward a common goal, can turn challenges into opportunities.

