Mart Laar, born on April 22nd, 1960, is a renowned Estonian politician and historian, whose remarkable career has left a lasting impact on the nation's development. As the Prime Minister of Estonia, he held office from 1992 to 1994 and again from 1999 to 2002. Laar's unparalleled leadership played a crucial role in Estonia's rapid economic growth during the 1990s.
A stalwart member of the centre-right Isamaa party, Laar's commitment to public service has been unwavering. In 2011, he was appointed Minister of Defence in the cabinet of Prime Minister Andrus Ansip, serving until his resignation due to health reasons in May 2012.
In 2013, Laar's expertise and leadership skills were recognized by the Riigikogu, which appointed him as the chairman of the supervisory board of the Bank of Estonia. His term began on June 12th, 2013, marking a new chapter in his illustrious career.
