The mission of the Defense, Security & Resilience Committee is to strengthen transatlantic
cooperation, enhance security-related business engagement, and support resilience across
defense, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure sectors by facilitating dialogue, knowledge
exchange, and collaboration among AmCham members and stakeholders.
VALUE & PARTICIPATION BENEFITS
Participation in the committee offers members:
● Direct access to defense and security decision-makers and experts
● Improved understanding of defense-sector dynamics and opportunities
● Enhanced visibility within the Estonian and transatlantic security ecosystem
● •Opportunities to form partnerships and participate in joint initiatives
● A platform to shape discussions on resilience, innovation, and security policy
ACTIVITIES
The committee will operate through:
● Expert roundtables and closed-door discussions
● Public panels, seminars, and workshops
● Briefings on policy, regulatory, and market developments
● Networking events connecting local and U.S. companies
● Collaboration with government agencies, embassies, and allied organizations
FOCUS AREAS
● Defense and dual-use technologies
● Cybersecurity and cyber defense
● Critical infrastructure protection
● Transportation and logistics security
● Energy security and resilience
● Digital governance, data protection, and emerging technologies
● Supply-chain security and resilience
● Innovation, R&D, and public–private partnerships
HOW TO JOIN
Active members of AmCham with specialities that align with the Defense, Security, &
Resilience Committee are eligble for free of charge membership. Non-members can apply
with the AmCham office at amcham@amcham.ee to receive more information.
Committee Members:
- Jesse Kivisaari, COBALT Law Firm
- Urmas Kõlli, Datel
- Alex Saklambanakis, Raytheon- an RXT Business
- Arnas Navickas, Google
- Priit Siilberg, AWS
- Marki Tihhonova-Kreek, Nortal
- Edgards Milgravis, Palo Alto Networks
- Priit Orasson, G4S Eesti
- Marta Udre, Stonewin SIA
- Carl Pucci, EO59
- Timo Kolehmainen, Honeywell
- Jarmo Tiilikka, Honeywell
- Andreas Kaju, Meta Advisory
- Kairi Uustulnd, Meta Advisory
- Annika Arras, Miltton New Nordics
- Stig Rogenbaum, Port of Tallinn
- Konstantin Grigorenko, Motorola Solutions
- Mall Kikas, Exponaut
- Svetlana Nikkinen, Microsoft Estonia
- Robin Teever, Sorainen Law Firm
- Andres Pagarand, Oracle
- Priit Koff, CEC Group
- Aleksander Lamvol, Buckthorn
- Guy Archer, New Gauge Initiative
- Alperen Eymen Ozcan, Salonmate
- Vladislav Linko, Hedman Law Firm
- Erlend Sild, C4Shield
- Andre Visse, Telia
- Leo O’Neill, HML Project Management
- Niels Hollender, Nordisk Consulting Group
- Krister Kalda, TalTech
- Henri Schasmin, TalTech