Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 24 years of experience in energy, environment, and public sector governance, the expert has spent a decade in EU energy policy-making. Career highlights include leading projects such as managing a EUR 1.77 billion budget for environmental protection in Poland and spearheading diplomatic efforts for climate change initiatives. Previously held roles such as Vice-President of the Management Board and Special Envoy for Climate have resulted in drafting international declarations and programming financial resources for energy transitions. The expert has collaborated with entities like the European Commission and World Bank on regional and international projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international collaboration, the expert has worked with donors including the European Commission, World Bank, and EBRD. Their work focuses on energy and climate transition initiatives, involving project implementation and capacity building, particularly in the Western Balkans and Ukraine. These projects are regional in scope, aimed at supporting energy sector transitions and facilitating just transitions of coal regions.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving sectors such as energy, environment and climate, public sector governance, and social development. Responsibilities have included senior management roles, focusing on energy transitions and climate diplomacy. The expert's work spans regional and international scopes, integrating energy technology innovations with public-private financing. Geographic experience includes Poland, Austria, the Western Balkans, and Ukraine, with roles such as Ambassador of Poland to Austria, enhancing familiarity with local governance and diplomatic dynamics. In the Western Balkans and Ukraine, the expert has been involved in regional development projects focusing on energy transition and climate initiatives, as well as EU-related projects in Kosovo.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and French, the expert holds a DELF B1 certification in French. Language skills have been utilized in international contexts, including diplomatic roles and multilingual team collaborations. The expert has participated in projects requiring high-level communication and negotiation in English, contributing to international initiatives and policy-making processes. Background includes an MA in Economics from the Warsaw School of Economics, Poland, and full-time post-graduate studies in public administration at the National School of Public Administration in Warsaw. Additional educational experiences include a scholarship at the University of Göttingen, Germany, and participation in the Polish-German Academic Forum organized by the Warsaw School of Economics and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, in cooperation with the University of Duisburg-Essen.