Helmuth Martin Reisner - Director, Defense Resolve Dept., Ministry Of Defense, Republic Of Estonia

Helmuth Martin Reisner, is Director, Defense Resolve Department, Ministry Of Defense, Republic Of Estonia ( https://www.kaitseministeerium.ee/en ), where he leads this department at the ministry focused specifically and dedicated to monitoring and improving the defense resolve of both reservists, as well as the general population.

With a Master of Arts (Honors), in Politics, from University of Glasgow, as well as undergraduate studies in Political Science from Stockholm University and University of Copenhagen, Mr. Reisner has had a diverse range of experiences.

At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Mr. Reisner served as both Deputy Coordinator of Foreign and Security Policy at Estonian Permanent Representation to the EU, and Chief of Staff / Policy Adviser to the Minister of Entrepreneurship and IT, with a focus on digitization and cybersecurity policy.

Prior to his current role at the Ministry Of Defense, Republic Of Estonia, Mr. Reisner served NATO and EU Defense Policy Consultant, European Defense Policy Adviser, International Communications Adviser, in addition to being a squad leader in military service.

Mr. Reisner also serves as a content adviser for the Tallinn Digital Summit (an annual event hosted by the Estonian Prime Minister that gathers together leaders of like-minded and digitally-advanced countries, international organizations, and the private sector to address the most pressing issues on our road toward a connected digital future) focusing on data and AI, cybersecurity, emerging technologies and digital public goods.