The voice of Polish business and science in Brussels

Bartek has been connecting business and people to the European agenda for 20 years. He has done so in a variety of roles: as a diplomat and civil servant, as the first managing director of Business & Science Poland, as an advisor to a climate think-tank and as a consultant (e.g. for EY and Forward Global). He is an expert in the topics of international trade and economic relations and the EU Green Deal. As a diplomat, Bartek has participated in EU inter-institutional negotiations, from working level to EU leaders' engagement. He has been a member of many EU bodies and represented national interests in the EU institutions. Working for the Polish government, Bartek has guided national policy on EU trade legislation, anti-dumping actions and represented the government in international trade related litigation. Bartek regularly speaks on European issues at conferences, events, in the media and in the national parliament. His publications have appeared in Euroactiv, Global Journal on International Trade and Customs, Rzeczpospolita and the Customs Monitor. He has served as BSP CEO since July 2024.

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Witold is an EU affairs expert with more than 15 years of experience in the areas of EU Affairs, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications, advising Polish and global companies in the energy and transport sectors, among others, and with experience in leading teams of consultants in EU lobbying projects. He was a director at a leading international consulting firm based in Brussels, focusing on regulations related to the European Green Deal, the Fit for 55 package, EU industrial strategy, international trade and EU funds. Previously, he worked for NuclearEurope (formerly FORATOM), an association representing the European nuclear industry (around 3000 companies from the EU, Switzerland, Ukraine and the UK) in discussions and negotiations with the EU institutions. He has also worked for PGE, the largest Polish energy company, on the project to build the first nuclear power plant in Poland, as well as for major global PA / PR agencies (branches in Poland) such as Burson-Marsteller and Havas PR Warsaw, focusing on energy investments. Witold graduated from the University of Lodz (MA in International Relations) and completed postgraduate studies at the Warsaw School of Economics.

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A graduate of law studies at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Opole as well as several postgraduate courses in the field of personal data protection, business management and financial, budget and tax accounting. Previously, he gained experience doing internships at the Regional Court at the Department of Economics in Opole and at the Municipal Office in Zabrze in the office of legal services and information security. He also completed an internship at the European Parliament. Szymon has been a manager associated with BSP since September 2019.

Attorney-at-law and graduate of the Faculty of Law and Administration at Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw. She has many years of experience in legislation, corporate legal services, M&A transactions, transactional and investment advisory, restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings, state aid, financing, business management and restructuring, as well as in corporate governance of commercial law companies. She is a member of supervisory boards and a university lecturer at the Jagiellonian University and Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University. Author and co-author of articles and academic publications.

Anna-Maria joined BSP in 2020. She is currently Acting Director of the BSP Brussels Branch/ Acting Director of European Policies. She leads dossiers related to sustainability, financing and energy transition. Previously, she was an advocate in the lawmaking process at an industry organisation of the European steel sector, at a Swedish PA and strategic communications firm and a Dutch consultancy. She has worked at the EP, a law firm and trained experts at, among others, the World Bank on EU law. She is a graduate of law at the UKSW, English philology at the Catholic University of Lublin and the European Academy of Diplomacy with a specialisation in foreign service.

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Joanna has been associated with BSP since January 2022, currently serving as Deputy Director of the Board Office. Joanna is a law graduate at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Opole, where she specialized in financial and tax law. Joanna also received a master's degree in internal security and also completed a postgraduate degree in personal data protection.

Sustainability expert, has worked on the European Green Deal, emissions trading, decarbonisation and the impact of climate policies on consumer behaviour. He has experience working in public administration, diplomacy, think tanks and the UN process. Member of the Kyoto Protocol Compliance Committee (2012-2016). Lantos Fellow in 2007. worked on the UNFCCC Conference in Poznań in 2008, participated in the first Polish Presidency of the EU Council in 2011. Private sector advisor on energy and climate since 2018. In 2024 he joined Business Science Poland in Brussels as chief advisor.

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Kasia is a specialist in European Union policies and programmes. She gained her professional experience in the field of EU legislation while working in the European Parliament. She gained knowledge of the functioning of the economy and management, among others, sitting on the supervisory board of a commercial law company and the SPZOZ social council. She holds a Master's degree in European Studies from the University of Aix-Marseille in France, and is also a graduate of the Collegium Medicum of the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. She expanded her knowledge in the field of economics and entrepreneurship, including studying at the Budapest Business School. In Business and Science Poland since April 2022, as a Senior Policy Advisor, she has been dealing with the issues of the EU energy transition.

Marcel graduated with a MSc in Political Economy of Europe from the London School of Economics and also holds a BSc in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Royal Holloway, University of London, where he was a fellow of the Future Leaders Scholarship. He previously gained experience working for Hogan Lovells and EY in Warsaw. From 2021 to 2023 he worked in the NGO sector as an analyst and also served as president and vice-president of the boards of foundations acting in the green transition and geopolitics sectors. Between 2022 and 2023 he was a Bluebook intern at the European Committee of the Regions.

In 2023 Marcel joined BSP, where he works on processes related to EU capital market legislation, the EU budget, as well as regulations stemming from the European Green Deal. He is passionate about continental philosophy and all things cars related.

Ewa is a graduate of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the Jagiellonian University with a degree in political science. She completed postgraduate studies in public relations at the Fr Józef Tischner European School. He has many years of experience in managing projects in the field of culture, science and media (National Centre of Culture, National Agency for Academic Exchange). He has been working at BSP since 2022 as Communications Advisor.

Wojciech is a graduate of Northumbria University (Newcastle Business School), where he completed his undergraduate degree in Business and Management. During his studies, he actively participated in numerous student activities such as the Congress of Polish Student Associations in the UK, Smart Prospects and served as a Student Ambassador. Additionally, he developed his own technology start-up. Prior to joining the Business & Science Poland team, Wojciech worked as a Project & Product Manager in the UK branch of Booksy. Wojciech has skills in project management, artificial intelligence, business strategy and business analytics, which he uses to support growth and innovation at Business & Science Poland.

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Aneta is a graduate of the Poznań University of Technology with a master's degree in marketing and management. For years, he has passionately combined office management with the organization of events, effectively supporting the development of companies. He has extensive experience in leading teams and organizing events — from intimate meetings to prestigious events. He specializes in improving organizational processes and the implementation of complex projects. Passionate about digital marketing, she is constantly developing her competencies to meet the demands of a dynamic business environment.

Korneliusz holds a master's degree in physics from Northumbria University. In his thesis he studied photovoltaic materials of the new generation. During his studies, he was active in many initiatives, including leading the university circle MUN. He gained his experience during a one-year internship in the team of the EU Special Representative for Central Asia in the European External Action Service, where he supported work on a wide range of EU foreign policy topics in the region, such as security, energy and transport. Combining technical knowledge and geopolitical perspective, he successfully finds himself working on complex problems at the intersection of science and politics. He joined BSP in 2024.

Piotr is a young professional in the field of public affairs and EU policy, who took his first steps in consulting for the public sector at PwC in Warsaw, and then at Edelman Global Advisory in Brussels. His particular interests are defence, the EU enlargement process, sustainable development and international trade. He is a graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics, where he specialized in European economic integration and the situation of the Western Balkans on the way to joining the EU, and has extensive experience in social activities, including serving as Poland's Youth Delegate to the Council of Europe.

Karolina is an international relations professional with 6 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. Her professional experience spans roles in Polish public administration, industry associations, and a Polish diplomatic mission, complemented by research internships at leading Polish think tanks.

She specialises in digital and AI policy, cybersecurity & international law in cyberspace, and public diplomacy. Actively working in the field, she has built expertise in PA, international project cooperation, and PR activities (media relations, media monitoring, competitive benchmarking, and information risk management).

She has studied at universities in Poland and Belgium, and completed specialist training in cybersecurity, cyber diplomacy, and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference. Karolina is currently pursuing a degree in International Politics at KU Leuven, focusing on the role of AI in political attribution systems.

Joanna has many years of experience in administration, communication, and office management, gained in international companies in Poland and Belgium. She has held roles as a coordinator, media specialist, and assistant in a law office. She has expertise in organization, team management, and administrative-financial processes. Joanna is a graduate of Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, where she earned a Master's degree in Pedagogy and Psychology. She continued her education with postgraduate diplomas in Foreign Trade Organization and Techniques from the University of Gdańsk and in EU Law and Funds from Gdańsk University of Technology. She is passionate about the history of music and world culture. She joined BSP in 2025.

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Katharina Brzuska holds a Master’s degree in International Politics from KU Leuven. Previously, she worked as a Defence & Security Research Trainee at FINABEL – the European Land Force Commanders Organisation – where she published Information Flashes on European defence cooperation.She is particularly interested in the fields of EU foreign policy, security, and diplomacy, and she is further expanding her expertise in these areas while deepening her practical experience in the policy-making environment. She is currently undertaking Foreign Policy Studies at the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) and is a member of Women in International Security (WIIS).

Kaja is currently pursuing a degree in European Studies at the University of Amsterdam, with plans to specialise in EU law. Before joining Business & Science Poland, she gained experience in volunteer coordination at Our Future Foundation, Poland’s leading educational NGO, where she managed volunteer teams and supported national events.

She was also engaged in international cooperation through the Business Meeting Club Dolny Śląsk, led a social impact project, and contributed to youth policy as a member of her city’s Youth Council. Her diverse background in civic initiatives and cross-sector collaboration equips her well to support the work of Business & Science Poland.

She is fluent in Polish and English and is currently learning Spanish.