Igor Lukšić

Prime Minister (2010-2012), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (2012-2016), Minister of Finance (2004-2010), Member of Parliament of Montenegro (2001-2003), Member of Parliament of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).

Luksic stood as official candidate for the UN Secretary General in 2016 advocating for the more efficient and effective UN able to respond to the SDG agenda along with peace operations. He also advocated for the stronger voice of the youth.

Member of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders community class 2013. Presently, Luksic is with PwC as South East Europe public sector director.

Luksic holds PhD in the economics of transition and is an associate professor of the University of Donja Gorica Podgorica (UDG). Spending almost 18 years of his professional career in the public sector and serving in several governmental positions Luksic was committed to political and economic freedoms giving boost to many economic and political reforms based on rule of law and business friendly environment. Luksic advocated for transparency, put emphasis on dialogue and proactive approach both related to internal and foreign relations.

While Prime Minister of Montenegro opened accession talks with the EU and completed accession to WTO. When Finance Minister of Montenegro pursued significant public finance management and tax reforms, obtained first ever credit rating, sold first Eurobonds and made significant steps to improve Doing Business ranking, took part in different projects attracting FDI to the country and coordinated efforts to implement anti-crisis economic policy during the crisis 2008-2009. As Foreign Minister Luksic was among the key cabinet members working to meet NATO membership conditions and was crucial in launching Western Balkans 6 initiative. As a new in-house initiative he set up economic diplomacy structure within the ministry. While with PwC Luksic has worked on different consultancy projects related to the sustainable development.

Married, father of three.