Gedvydas Vainauskas
Lithuanian journalist and publisher (born 1955) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gedvydas Vainauskas (born November 7, 1955) is a Lithuanian journalist, publishing company Lietuvos rytas Chief Editor, shareholder, founder and former BC Lietuvos rytas president.
Gedvydas Vainauskas | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 7, 1955 |
| Nationality | Lithuanian |
| Alma mater | Vilnius University |
| Spouse(s) | Bronė Vainauskienė (divorced in 2013); Liuminata Vainauskienė (2014-2024) |
| Children | Jonas Vainauskas |
Biography
Vainauskas graduated Kaunas 4th High School. Following it, he gained a journalism degree in Vilnius University in 1979.
Vainauskas is the largest shares holder of Lietuvos rytas (25,5 % in 2009), founder and former president of BC Lietuvos rytas for 20 years from 1997 to 2017.[1] He resigned from the basketball club president post after international racism scandal in 2017.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
Personal life
Vainauskas has a son Jonas Vainauskas with his first wife Bronė Vainauskienė. They have divorced in 2013.[9] In 2014, he married his second wife Liuminata Mickutė during wedding ceremony which was held in Venice, Italy.[10]
Decorations
- 2000: Commander's Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas (by president Valdas Adamkus decree)
References
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