[1] In 1970 graduated from Kavarskas high school and entered Institute of polytechnics in Kaunas, faculty of Chemical technology, which he graduated in 1975 and acquired the specialty of inorganic fertilizers and chemical technology engineer.

1980–1983 was the shift supervisor, year 1983–1993 – Foreman and chief of laboratory, from 1993 to 1997 – Deputy Director of the center for Innovation and progress, 1997–2000 – Deputy Director for Commerce, Head of marketing department.

A member of Council in Lithuanian Social Democrats Party, a chairperson of Jonava division.

Wife Ligita is chief specialist at the Environmental Protection Agency under the Ministry of Environment.

Son Mindaugas Sinkevičius is a Minister of Economy, daughter Rūta is assistant to Vilnius district court judge.