Alar Karis

Alar Karis (Estonian pronunciation: [ˈɑlɑr ˈkɑris]; born 26 March 1958) is an Estonian biologist, civil servant and politician. He is the sixth and current President of Estonia since 11 October 2021.^[1][2]

Alar Karis
Karis in 2021
6th President of Estonia
Incumbent
Assumed office 11 October 2021
Prime Minister	Kaja Kallas Kristen Michal
Preceded by	Kersti Kaljulaid
Director of the Estonian National Museum
In office 9 April 2018 – 7 September 2021
Preceded by	Tõnis Lukas
Succeeded by	Kertu Saks
Auditor General of Estonia
In office 7 April 2013 – 7 March 2018
Preceded by	Mihkel Oviir
Succeeded by	Janar Holm
Rector of the University of Tartu
In office 3 July 2007 – 30 June 2012
Preceded by	Tõnu Lehtsaar (Acting)
Succeeded by	Volli Kalm
Rector of the Estonian University of Life Sciences
In office 2003–2007
Preceded by	Henn Elmet
Succeeded by	Mait Klaassen
Personal details
Born	(1958-03-26) 26 March 1958 (age 66) Tartu, Estonia
Political party	Independent
Spouse(s)	Sirje Karis ​ (m. 1977)​
Children	3
Alma mater	Estonian University of Life Sciences

References

1. "CV: Alar Karis". www.etis.ee. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
2. Tambur, Silver (2021-08-31). "Alar Karis elected president of Estonia". Estonian World. Retrieved 2021-08-31.