Alar Karis

Alar Karis (Estonian pronunciation: [ˈɑlɑr ˈkɑris]; born 26 March 1958) is an Estonian molecular geneticist, developmental biologist, civil servant and politician who, since 11 October 2021, has served as the sixth president of Estonia.

Alar Karis
Karis in 2023
President of Estonia
Assumed office
11 October 2021
Prime MinisterKaja Kallas
Preceded byKersti Kaljulaid
Director of the Estonian National Museum
In office
9 April 2018  7 September 2021
Preceded byTõnis Lukas
Succeeded byKertu Saks
Auditor General of Estonia
In office
7 April 2013  7 March 2018
Preceded byMihkel Oviir
Succeeded byJanar Holm
Rector of the University of Tartu
In office
3 July 2007  30 June 2012
Preceded byTõnu Lehtsaar (Acting)
Succeeded byVolli Kalm
Rector of the Estonian University of Life Sciences
In office
2003–2007
Preceded byHenn Elmet
Succeeded byMait Klaassen
Personal details
Born (1958-03-26) 26 March 1958
Tartu, Estonia
Political partyIndependent
Spouse
Sirje Karis
(m. 1977)
Children3
Alma materEstonian University of Life Sciences
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