Biographies of employees of the Institute of Markets and Competition

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DR HAB. JERZY WITOLD PIETREWICZ, PROF. SGH

Director of the Institute of Markets and Competition, Head of the Market Analysis Unit, Institute of Markets and Competition

jerzy.pietrewicz@sgh.waw.pl
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Graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics (SGPiS, now SGH), Faculty of Production Economics, and the 2nd Summer School of the World Bank, The Economics of the Market.
Specialization:
Economics, banking, financial markets, determinants of business and economic competitiveness, sustainable development, globalization.
Publications:
Author of over 100 academic papers and expert reports in the fields of economics, globalization, the functioning of economies and enterprises under diverse market and systemic conditions, monetary policy, and banking.
Professional Affiliations:
•    Member of the Scientific Council for the discipline of economics and finance.
•    Member of the Committee on Finance Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences (2007–2011).
•    Collaborator with the Department of Privatization Processes at the Institute of Political Studies, PAS (1993–1995), specializing in corporate financial analysis.
•    Member of the Board of the National Centre for Research and Development (2014–2015).
Editorial and Advisory Roles:
•    Member of the editorial board of Quarterly Journal of Entrepreneurship Sciences (SGH).
•    Member of the Chapter of the Polska 2015+ Club under the Polish Bank Association.
•    Vice-Chair of the Scientific and Program Council of the Polish Chamber of Commerce for Sustainable Development (Ekorozwój).
•    Member of the Scientific and Program Council of the publication Strategic Analyses Florian 2050.

Achievements and Recognition:
•    Golden Cross of Merit of the Republic of Poland (2017): For contributions to the development of Polish science.
•    Mikołaj Kopernik Medal of the Polish Bank Association (2016): For significant contributions to the development of the banking sector.
•    Golden Megawatt Award (2015): For contributions to the liberalization of the Polish energy sector.
Professional Experience:
Alongside his academic work, J.W. Pietrewicz has held managerial positions in the banking, insurance, and governmental sectors.

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DR HAB. MARIA JOHANN, PROF. SGH

Institute of Markets and Competition, Market Analysis Unit

maria.johann@sgh.waw.pl
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Maria Johann’s research focuses on marketing strategies, corporate social responsibility, and consumer research, particularly in the context of the tourism market. Her academic work reflects both her research interests and extensive professional experience gained through years of collaboration with travel agencies. Her scholarly output includes over 60 scientific publications, research projects, and expert analyses.
Academic Roles:
•    Coordinator and lecturer for the courses Services Marketing (CIVICA Engage Course) and Marketing Strategies.
•    Extensive teaching experience in postgraduate studies, international lectureships, and executive training programs.
•    Contributor to the Executive MBA Program at the University of Tennessee.
Professional Development and International Experience:
•    Research internship at the Robins School of Business, University of Richmond.
•    Visiting professor at Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University and Batumi Georgian-American University of Technologies.
•    Lecturer at various international institutions, including: 
•    ISCTE – University Institute in Lisbon
•    University of Economics in Bratislava (EUBA)
•    Atilim University
•    Armenian State University of Economics (ASUE)
•    Ilia State University (ISU)
•    Moldova State University (MSU)
Awards and Distinctions:
•    Scientific Scholarship “Rector’s Grant”
•    Rector’s Award of SGH, First Degree (individual and collective distinctions)
•    Best Paper Award, Turiba University, Riga
•    Best Paper Award, University of Economics in Katowice, Katowice
 

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DR HAB. JACEK ŁASZEK, PROF. SGH

Institute of Markets and Competition, Market Analysis Unit

jlasze@shk.waw.pl

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Academic Background:
•    Associate Professor at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), Department of Market and Competition Analysis, Collegium of Business Administration.
•    Graduate and doctoral student of the Warsaw School of Economics (SGPiS), Faculty of Production Economics.
•    Habilitation in 2005 at SGH, based on the thesis “The Residential Real Estate Sector in Poland: Current State and Development Prospects.”
Professional Experience:
•    Advisor to the Council of Ministers’ Economic Committee (KERM) (1990–1991).
•    Consultant and Project Manager in the World Bank’s Housing Finance in Poland project (since 1992).
•    Consultant for USAID and World Bank projects (since 1996).
•    Advisor at ING (housing fund, mortgage bank) (1998).
•    Advisor to the President of the National Bank of Poland (NBP) (2001); team leader since 2008.
•    Completed postgraduate studies and internships in the USA, Canada, and the EU.
•    Participant in international research programs on mortgage banking, housing policy, and real estate markets.
Research Interests:
•    Housing market dynamics
•    Financial systems and real estate cycles
•    Analysis of economic crises
•    Residential property financing
Publications:
Author of over 150 publications in Polish and international journals. Selected recent works include:
1.    Łaszek, J., Olszewski, K., & Waszczuk, J. (2016). Monopolistic competition and price discrimination as a development company strategy in the primary housing market. Critical Housing Analysis, 3(2), 1.
2.    Augustyniak, H., Łaszek, J., Olszewski, K., Waszczuk, J. (2018). Property valuation for mortgage purposes in Poland. Property Management, 36(2), 234-247. DOI
3.    Łaszek, J., Brzezicka, J., Olszewski, K., Waszczuk, J. (2019). Analysis of the filtering process and the ripple effect on the primary and secondary housing market in Warsaw. Land Use Policy, 88. DOI
4.    Łaszek, J., Brzezicka, J., Olszewski, K. (2019). An Analysis of the Relationships Between Domestic Real Estate Markets–A Systemic Approach. Real Estate Management and Valuation, 27(1).
5.    Brzezicka, J., Łaszek, J., Olszewski, K., Wiśniewski, R. (2021). The missing asymmetry in the Polish house price cycle: An analysis of the behaviour of house prices in 17 major cities. Journal of Housing and the Built Environment, 37(2), 1029-1056.
6.    Augustyniak, H., Łaszek, J., Olszewski, K., Waszczuk, J. (2021). Why Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Had a Limited Impact on the Primary Housing Market in Poland? Critical Housing Analysis.
7.    Augustyniak, H., Csizmady, A., Hegedüs, J., Łaszek, J., Olszewski, K. (2022). Understanding the Economic Situation of People Who Took a Foreign Currency Mortgage in Hungary and Poland. Critical Housing Analysis.
8.    Łaszek, J., Olszewski, J. (2023). Applying the AS-AD Model to the Housing Market of Post-Socialist Economies. Critical Housing Analysis, 10(1), 14-26.
9.    Łaszek, J., Olszewski, K., Waszczuk, J. (2023). An unequal reaction of housing starts to house prices in different regions of Poland. Bank i Kredyt, 4, 437-458.

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DR HAB. STANISŁAW ŁOBEJKO, PROF. SGH

Institute of Markets and Competition, Market Analysis Unit
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Academic Background:
•    Master of Economic Sciences in Cybernetics and Economic Informatics with a specialization in Statistics and Econometrics (1978).
•    Began his academic career in 1980 as a senior lecturer at the Institute of Statistics and Demography.
•    Earned a Ph.D. in Economic Sciences in 1985 with a dissertation titled “Comparison of Non-Markovian and Markovian Mass Service Systems.”
•    Achieved the habilitation degree in 2011 based on the dissertation “The Network Enterprise: Changing Conditions and Strategies in the 21st Century.”
Current Role:
Since 2012, Professor at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), conducting research and academic work in:
•    Strategic management
•    Innovation management
•    Information systems
•    Digitalization and Industry 4.0
•    Planning and management of Eco Cities
Research Output:
Author of over 80 academic publications.
Teaching Areas:
•    Strategic Management
•    Innovation Management
•    Time Series Analysis and Forecasting with SAS
•    Planning and Management in Eco Cities
International Experience:
•    Research internship at Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, USA, focusing on Eco-Innovations in Urban Environments.
Professional Affiliations:
•    Former member of the Committee on Production Engineering at the Polish Academy of Sciences.
•    Member of the Polish Society for Innovation Management.
•    Vice President of the Warsaw Branch of the Polish Society for Production Management.

DR MARCIN KOŁTUNIAK
Assistant Professor, Market Analysis Unit, Institute of Markets and Competition 
mkoltu1@sgh.waw.pl
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Academic and Professional Background:
•    Assistant Professor at the Market Analysis Unit, Institute of Markets and Competition, Collegium of Business Administration, Warsaw School of Economics (SGH).
•    Court expert in economics and finance at the District Court in Warsaw.
•    Earned a Ph.D. in Economics (Finance discipline) in 2018 at SGH, with a dissertation awarded the Rector’s Prize for the Best Doctoral Dissertation in Finance and distinguished by the Scientific Council of the Collegium of Business Administration at SGH.
•    Graduate of SGH (M.A. in Finance and Accounting, specializing in Corporate Finance) and the University of Warsaw (B.A. in Finance and Accounting), both completed with distinction.
Research and Academic Interests:
•    Economic and financial analysis of investment projects.
•    Valuation of enterprises, intangible assets, and capital groups.
•    Risk management and financial engineering.
•    Macroeconomic and microeconomic effects of investments.
•    Strategic and developmental restructuring of enterprises and capital groups.
•    Determinants and external effects of domestic and international investments.
•    Interdependencies between capital markets, equity markets, and real estate markets.
Professional Experience:
•    Extensive involvement in projects assessing the economic and financial feasibility of investments, including mergers, acquisitions, capital transactions, and restructuring.
•    Former researcher and team member at the Institute of Organization and Management in Industry, now part of the Łukasiewicz Research Network.
•    Author of court opinions on economics and finance for private and public entities, including legal proceedings.
•    Leader and participant in research projects within SGH and previously at the Institute of Organization and Management in Industry.
Academic Contributions:
•    Author of numerous publications, including the monograph Determinants of the Value of Equity Instruments in Real Estate Markets: Interdependencies Between Capital Markets and Direct and Indirect Real Estate Investments.
•    Reviewer for domestic and international academic journals.
•    Lecturer in courses such as: 
o    Investment Project Analysis and Efficiency
o    Integrated Risk Management
o    Applications of Financial Engineering
o    Valuation and Restructuring of Enterprises and Capital Groups
Awards and Recognition:
•    Rector’s Award for Best Doctoral Dissertation (SGH).
•    Numerous accolades for scientific contributions in economic and financial research.
International Research Interests:
•    Causal relationships between investment determinants, conditions, and external effects in domestic and international contexts.
•    Analysis of price formation processes on key capital and real estate markets.
Current Research Focus:
•    Investigating determinants and effects of foreign direct investments in fostering economic growth and enterprise operations.
•    Developing frameworks for complex valuation in both developmental and remedial restructuring scenarios.

DR MAŁGORZATA SKRZEK-LUBASIŃSKA

Assistant Professor, Market Analysis Unit, Institute of Markets and Competition

mskrze@sgh.waw.pl
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Academic Disciplines and Research Interests:
Primary Disciplines:
•    Economics and Finance
•    Management and Quality Sciences
Sub-disciplines (as per NCN):
•    HS4_01: Macroeconomics (economic equilibrium, economic growth, business cycles, labor economics)
•    HS4_02: Microeconomics and Institutional Economics
•    HS4_08: Behavioral Economics, Consumption, Consumer Behavior, Marketing
•    HS4_10: Human Resource Management, Employment, and Wages
Research Focus:
Dr. Skrzek-Lubasińska specializes in labor markets, entrepreneurship, and self-employment. Her research emphasizes the dynamics of the gig economy, hybrid employment models, and challenges in defining self-employment categories.
Professional and Academic Experience:
•    International Research Experience: Internships at the Directorate-General for Competition of the European Union (Brussels), Glasgow University, and Erasmus University Rotterdam.
•    International Teaching: Lectures at the American University in Cairo.
•    Leadership: Founder and President of the Self-Employment Association; organizer of the 1st Congress of Self-Employed and Freelancers.
•    Editorial Role: Member of the editorial board for the Quarterly Journal of Entrepreneurship Sciences.
Selected Publications:
1.    Szaban, J. (2018). Self-employment and entrepreneurship: A theoretical approach. Central European Management Journal, 26(2), 89–120.
2.    Malik, R., Visvizi, A., & Skrzek-Lubasińska, M. (2021). The gig economy: Current issues, the debate, and new avenues of research. Sustainability, 13(9), 5023.
3.    Skrzek-Lubasińska, M., & Szaban, J. M. (2019). Nomenclature and harmonized criteria for the self-employment categorization. European Management Journal, 37(3), 376–386.
4.    Skrzek-Lubasińska, M., & Malik, R. (2023). Is critical thinking a future skill for business success? Central European Management Journal, 31(1), 48–63.
5.    Skrzek-Lubasińska, M., & Gródek-Szostak, Z. (2019). Różne oblicza samozatrudnienia. Oficyna Wydawnicza SGH.
6.    Lasocki, B., & Skrzek-Lubasińska, M. (2016). Self-employment in Poland—definitional issues, data availability, and interpretation. Wiadomości Statystyczne, 61(7), 1–15.
7.    Skrzek-Lubasińska, M. (2019). Hybrid self-employment – theoretical and empirical perspectives. Wiadomości Statystyczne, 64(8), 32–50.
Participation in Research Projects:
1.    2022–2024: “Smart Business, Smart Region, Smart Society” (Statutory Research SGH).
2.    2015–2020: “Sustainable development in the context of globalization” (SGH Research).
3.    2013–2015: “Time for Change: E-Platform for Adapting Higher Education to Labor Market Expectations” (MillwardBrown).
4.    2014–2015: “M-House European Union – Lifelong Learning Programme” (Leon Kozminski Academy, Member of Quality Board).
Books and Editorial Work:
•    Skrzek-Lubasińska, M., & Sobiecki, R. (Eds.) (2017). Samozatrudnienie: konieczność czy wybór przedsiębiorczych? Oficyna Wydawnicza SGH.
•    Skrzek-Lubasińska, M. (2017). Sharing economy – opportunities and threats to the Polish labor market.
Dr. Skrzek-Lubasińska continues to contribute to academic research on entrepreneurship, self-employment, and labor markets, while also actively participating in national and international initiatives.

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DR JOANNA WASZCZUK

Assistant Professor, Market Analysis Unit, Institute of Markets and Competition

jwaszcz@sgh.waw.pl
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Absolwentka Szkoły Głównej Handlowej na kierunku Metody Ilościowe w Ekonomii i Systemy Informacyjne ze specjalizacją ekonometria oraz zarządzanie nieruchomościami. Pracuje w Zakładzie Analizy Rynków Kolegium Nauk o Przedsiębiorstwie w Szkole Głównej Handlowej w Warszawie oraz jako ekspert ekonomiczny w Narodowym Banku Polski. Jest ekspertem w dziedzinie nieruchomości mieszkaniowych. Uczestniczyła w projektach biznesowych firm funkcjonujących na rynkach nieruchomości. Autorka wielu raportów i opracowań oraz publikacji naukowych podejmujących tematykę rynków mieszkaniowych. Wyniki swoich badań prezentowała na wielu polskich i zagranicznych kongresach oraz konferencjach naukowych. Recenzuje artykuły naukowe w wielu wydawnictwach naukowych, m.in.: Economic Modelling, Journal of Urban Planning and Development, Housing Studies. Naukowo interesuje się problematyką badań naukowych w zakresie funkcjonowania rynku mieszkaniowego, w szczególności wpływu czynnika lokalizacji na cenę, dostępności mieszkań oraz finansowania rynku nieruchomości. 
 

Inne osiągnięcia:

• Nagroda Rektora za osiągnięcia naukowe (2020).
• Grant badawczy Narodowego Centrum Nauki: Behawioralne aspekty wyborów mieszkaniowych i oczekiwań cenowych (2022).
• Nagroda Rektora za rozprawę doktorską (2023).
• Wizyta studyjna w London School of Economics (2023).
• Współorganizacja konferencji naukowych Recent trends in the real estate market and its analysis – edycje: 2015, 2017, 2021 i 2023.

Wybrane publikacje naukowe:
Waszczuk, J., Behavioural Aspects of Price Expectations and the Anchoring Effect on the Housing Market–Polish Case Study. 2024, Housing, Theory and Society.
Waszczuk, J., Renta miejska na lokalnych rynkach nieruchomości mieszkaniowych w Polsce. 2023, Oficyna wydawnicza SGH, Warszawa.
Olszewski, K., Łaszek, J., & Waszczuk, J., An unequal reaction of housing starts to house prices in different regions of Poland. 2023, Bank i Kredyt.
Waszczuk, J., A decomposition approach for assessing land leverage and depreciation rate on the real estate market –– evidence from Warsaw Poland, 2023, Real Estate Management and Valuation, 31(1), 55-68.
Augustyniak, H., Łaszek, J., Olszewski, K., Waszczuk, J., Why Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Had a Limited Impact on the Primary Housing Market in Poland?, 2021, Critical Housing Analysis.
Brzezicka, J., Łaszek, J., Olszewski, K., Waszczuk, J., Analysis of the filtering process and the ripple effect on the primary and secondary housing market in Warsaw, 2019, Land Use Policy.
Widłak, M., Olszewski, K., Waszczuk, J., Spatial and hedonic analysis of house price dynamics in Warsaw, 2017, Journal of Urban Planning and Development.
Łaszek, J., Olszewski, K., Waszczuk, J., Monopolistic competition, price discrimination as a development company behaviors in the housing primary market, 2016, Critical Housing Analysis.

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MGR WERONIKA DANIŁOWSKA
Research Assistant, Market Analysis Unit, Institute of Markets and Competition
wdanilo@sgh.waw.pl
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Academic Background:
•    Current Position: Research Assistant at the Market Analysis Unit, Institute of Markets and Competition, SGH Warsaw School of Economics.
•    Doctoral Studies: Ph.D. candidate in Management and Quality Sciences at SGH Doctoral School.
•    Education:
•    Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from the SGH Warsaw School of Economics.
•    Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Warsaw.
Professional Activities:
•    Active participant in educational projects such as SGH Academic Class and SGH Summer Programs.
•    Co-coordinator and organizer of seminars, conferences, and business events conducted by SGH’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer.
Research Interests:
•    Enterprise property management.
•    Studies in new institutional economics.
•    Behavioral and economic psychology.
Mgr Daniłowska’s interdisciplinary background allows her to integrate psychological insights with economic research, offering a unique perspective on enterprise management and institutional economics.

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PROF. DR HAB. STANISŁAW KOWALCZYK
Head of the Food Market and Food Security Unit, Institute of Markets and Competition
Vice-Chair of the Scientific Council for the Discipline of Economics and Finance

skowal1@sgh.waw.pl

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Academic and Professional Background:
•    Professor of Economic Sciences with extensive expertise in food security, food safety and quality, and globalization of agribusiness.
•    Chair and Vice-Chair of the Scientific Council for the Discipline of Economics and Finance (2019–2024).
Scientific Contributions:
•    Publications:
•    Author of 7 monographs and 75 chapters in collective monographs.
•    Over 250 academic publications.
•    Conference Contributions:
•    Presented 160 papers at national and international conferences.
•    Consulting and Expert Work:
•    Delivered 240 expert reports and opinions.
Research Focus:
•    Food security policies.
•    Quality assurance in food production and supply chains.
•    Global challenges in agribusiness and international food markets.
Professional Experience:
•    Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Expert (2016–2022):
Advisor on issues related to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the European Commission (DG AGRI).
•    Held high-ranking positions in governmental and administrative institutions, including:
•    Vice President of the Bank of Food Economy (BGŻ S.A.).
•    Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.
•    President of the Agricultural Property Agency.
•    Chief Inspector of Trade Quality of Agri-Food Products.
Awards and Distinctions:
1.    Honorary Badge for Merits in Statistics of the Republic of Poland (2004).
2.    Golden Jan Kiliński Medal for contributions to Polish craftsmanship (2015).
3.    Minister of Science Award for lifetime achievements (2024).
Prof. Kowalczyk’s remarkable career combines scientific excellence, advisory roles, and administrative expertise, making significant contributions to the fields of food security and agribusiness.

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DR HAB. ROMAN SOBIECKI, PROF. SGH

Absolwent SGPiS (obecnie SGH), gdzie uzyskał również stopnie naukowe doktora i doktora habilitowanego. W pracy badawczej zajmuje się teorią ekonomii i ekonomią stosowaną, koncentrując się na: przedsiębiorczości, przedsiębiorstwach rodzinnych, teorii i strategiach konkurencji, ekonomii rolnej, bezpieczeństwie żywnościowym i globalizacji. Autor, współautor i redaktor naukowy kilkudziesięciu książek, podręczników i artykułów z zakresu mikro- i makroekonomii, ekonomii rolnej, globalizacji, przedsiębiorczości, przedsiębiorstw rodzinnych, zrównoważonego rozwoju oraz strategii konkurowania firm.

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Education
•    Habilitation, Economic Sciences, Discipline: Economics (2008) – Collegium of Business Administration, SGH Warsaw School of Economics
•    Ph.D., Economic Sciences (1987), Faculty of Production Economics, SGPiS (now SGH Warsaw School of Economics)
•    Master’s Degree (1978), Faculty of Production Economics, SGPiS (now SGH Warsaw School of Economics)
•    Secondary School (1974), Agricultural Technical School in Gródki/Działdowo
•    Primary School (1969), Wieczfnia Kościelna, Mława County
Academic Position
•    Professor at SGH Warsaw School of Economics
Scientific Specialization
•    Entrepreneurship and Family Businesses
•    Theory and Strategies of Enterprise Competition
•    Agricultural Economics
•    Food Security
•    Globalization
Academic Roles and Functions
•    Vice-Rector for Development
•    Director of the Institute of Markets and Competition
•    Dean of the Collegium of Business Administration (2012–2020)
•    Deputy Dean of the Collegium of Business Administration (2005–2012)
•    Director of the Institute of Markets and Competition (since 2013; Head of the Department of Market and Competition Analysis, 2012–2013)
•    Secretary of the Senate (1999–2005)
•    Member of the Senate (1996–2005 and since 2012)
•    Member of the Council of the Collegium of Business Administration, SGH (1996–2019)
•    Chairman of the Editorial Board of the publishing series “Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century,” Collegium of Business Administration, SGH
•    Editor-in-Chief of the Quarterly Journal of Entrepreneurship (2016–2020)
•    Chairman of the Program Council of the Quarterly Journal of Entrepreneurship (since 2020)
•    Head of Postgraduate Studies: “Economics and Business Law for Judges” (2007–2012)
•    Head of Full-Time Doctoral Studies at the Collegium of Business Administration, SGH (5th edition)
•    Initiator and Member of the Organizing Committee for the Banner of SGH Warsaw School of Economics (2002)
Key Publications
•    Globalization and the Functions of Polish Agriculture, SGH, Warsaw, 2007.
•    Digitalization and the Enterprise, scientific editors M. Poniatowska-Jaksch, R. Sobiecki, SGH, Warsaw, 2019.
•    New Faces of Entrepreneurship in: Digitalization and the Enterprise, scientific editors M. Poniatowska-Jaksch, R. Sobiecki, SGH, Warsaw, 2019.
•    Sharing Economy, scientific editors M. Poniatowska-Jaksch, R. Sobiecki, SGH, Warsaw, 2016.
•    Entrepreneurship in the Sharing Economy, J.W. Pietrewicz, R. Sobiecki in: Sharing Economy, scientific editors M. Poniatowska-Jaksch, R. Sobiecki, SGH, Warsaw, 2016.
•    In Search of Competitive Advantage, scientific editors J.W. Pietrewicz, R. Sobiecki, SGH, Warsaw, 2019.
•    Interventionism in the Era of Globalization, S. Kowalczyk, R. Sobiecki in: Quarterly Journal of Entrepreneurship 2/2019.
•    Innovative Wave in Society and Economy, scientific editors R. Sobiecki, J.W. Pietrewicz, SGH, Warsaw, 2018.
•    Is Succession a Problem for Family Businesses? in: Quarterly Journal of Entrepreneurship 1/2018.
•    Is a Public University an Enterprise? in: Quarterly Journal of Entrepreneurship 2/2018.
•    Was the Agrarian Reform Revolutionary? in: Quarterly Journal of Entrepreneurship 3/2018.
•    To Be or Not to Be in the Eurozone? in: Quarterly Journal of Entrepreneurship 1/2017.
•    Why Does Civilizational Progress Require Social Innovations? in: Quarterly Journal of Entrepreneurship 3/2017.
•    The Enterprise and the Global Crisis, scientific editors R. Sobiecki, J.W. Pietrewicz, SGH, Warsaw, 2010.
•    Agricultural Crises and Food Security in: The Enterprise and the Global Crisis, scientific editors R. Sobiecki, J.W. Pietrewicz, SGH, Warsaw, 2010.
•    European Model of Agriculture in the Face of Global Challenges, co-author S. Kowalczyk, Agricultural Economics Issues, No. 4/2011.
•    Family Business in the Global Economy, scientific editor R. Sobiecki, SGH, Warsaw, 2014. (Book awarded First Prize in the “Business Strategies” category at the Economic Publications Fair)
•    Transaction Costs – Effects of Changes for Enterprises, scientific editors R. Sobiecki, J.W. Pietrewicz, OW SGH, Warsaw, 2011.
•    Requirements of Global Competitiveness of Enterprises, scientific editors R. Sobiecki, J.W. Pietrewicz, SGH, Warsaw, 2014.
•    Expansion of Polish Companies into International Markets, scientific editors R. Sobiecki, J.W. Pietrewicz, OW SGH, Warsaw, 2014.
•    Increasing Economic Instability and Enterprise Competitiveness, scientific editor R. Sobiecki, OW SGH, Warsaw, 2014, 235 pages.
•    Counteracting Turbulence in the Economy, scientific editor R. Sobiecki, OW SGH, Warsaw, 2015, 205 pages.
•    Industrial Enterprise in Poland, scientific editors M. Poniatowska-Jaksch, R. Sobiecki, 241 pages.
•    Competitiveness of Enterprises – International and Sectoral Aspects, scientific editors M. Poniatowska-Jaksch, R. Sobiecki, OW SGH, Warsaw, 2016, 249 pages.
•    Justice in the Age of Social Expectations. Part II: Management and Economics, scientific editors P. Banasik, R. Sobiecki, C.H. Beck Publishing, Warsaw, 2016, 236 pages.
•    The Effects of Globalization for the Agriculture of European Union Countries in: Agri-food System and its Linkages with Global, International and Domestic Economies, scientific editor A. Zawojska, Warsaw University of Life Sciences Press, Warsaw, 2009, pp. 8–21.
•    Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship in Questions and Answers (editor and co-author, 50%), Difin, Warsaw, 2003, 235 pages. (Book awarded the First Degree Team Award of the SGH Rector in 2004).
Other Activities and Achievements
•    Gold Cross of Merit (2012)
•    Bronze Cross of Merit (1987)
•    Medal of the Commission of National Education – awarded by the Minister of National Education (2006)
•    Honorary Badge “Distinguished for Agriculture” – awarded by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development
•    Badge “Distinguished Cultural Activist” – awarded by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage
•    Badge “For Merits in the Development of the Economy of the Republic of Poland” – awarded by the Minister of Economy (2015)
•    Honorary Badge “Kiliński’s Saber” – awarded by the Polish Craft Association (2016)
•    Platinum Jan Kiliński Medal for Merits in the Development of Polish Craftsmanship – awarded by the Polish Craft Association (2014)
•    Award of the Main Committee of the Economic Knowledge Olympiad “For Merits in the Development of School Olympiads” (1993)
•    First Degree Team Award of the SGH Rector for Scientific Activity (2015)
•    First Degree Individual Award of the SGH Rector for Organizational Activity (2015)
•    First Degree Individual Award of the SGH Rector for Scientific Activity (2009)
•    First Degree Team Award of the SGH Rector for Didactic Activity (2004)
•    Member of the Team of Consultants to the President of the Republic of Poland for Agriculture and Rural Development (1999–2005)
•    Chairman of the National Council of Entrepreneurship under the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy (2013–2015)
•    Member of the Examination Commission for Candidates for Restructuring Advisor operating at the Ministry of Justice
•    Member of the Jury of the National Entrepreneurial Competition “Way to Success” (since 2005)
•    Member of the Supervisory Board of PKO BP S.A. Bank (2008–2009)
•    Member of the Supervisory Board of the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (2013–2016)
•    Chairman of the Supervisory Board of “MAKARONY POLSKIE S.A.” (since 2012)
•    Member of the Program Commission for Administrative and Economic Professions, at the Ministry of National Education (1994–1995)
•    Member of the Main Committee of the Entrepreneurship Olympiad
•    Director of the Economic Schools Complex in Łomża (1991–1996)
Prof. Roman Sobiecki is a graduate of SGPiS (now SGH Warsaw School of Economics), where he also obtained his doctoral and habilitation degrees. His research focuses on economic theory and applied economics, concentrating on entrepreneurship, family businesses, competition theory and strategies, agricultural economics, food security, and globalization. He is the author, co-author, and scientific editor of numerous books, textbooks, and articles in the fields of micro- and macroeconomics, agricultural economics, globalization, entrepreneurship, family businesses, sustainable development, and corporate competition strategies.

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DR MAREK BŁASZCZYK
Assistant Professor, Department of Food Market and Food Security, Institute of Markets and Competition
marek.blaszczyk@sgh.waw.pl
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Education and Academic Career
•    Master’s Degree (1999): Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), Managerial Studies.
•    Doctoral Degree in Economic Sciences (2009): Management Discipline, SGH; dissertation titled: “Methods for Creating and Developing Key Competencies of Enterprises.”
•    Academic Positions:
•    Research and teaching assistant and assistant professor at the Department of Strategic Management, SGH (1999–2012).
•    Assistant Professor at the Institute of Markets and Competition, SGH (since 2012).
Scientific Interests
1.    Strategic Management: Growth and development strategies, competitive strategies, strategic resources, and new organizational forms.
2.    Strategic Analysis of Enterprises: Methodologies, procedures, and tools for strategic analysis, competitive environment analysis, and resource analysis (including criteria for identifying and evaluating key competencies).
3.    Resource-Based View (RBV): Strategic resource management, value assessment methods, and resource acquisition strategies.
4.    Circular Economy: Enterprise strategies in the context of transitioning toward circular economy models.
Teaching Offerings
1.    Strategic Management (Code: 222620-0030) – Undergraduate (222620-D) and Part-Time Studies (222620-S).
2.    Strategic Analysis of Enterprises in the International Context (Code: 232600-0030) – Undergraduate (232600-D) and Part-Time Studies (232600-S).
3.    Strategic Analysis of Enterprises and Environment – Postgraduate studies, including Postgraduate Studies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
4.    Master’s Seminar (Code: 299781-0030).
5.    Bachelor’s Seminar (Code: 199781-0030).
Key Scientific Achievements
•    2013: Team Award (III Degree) from the SGH Rector for the publication Network Enterprises and Other Forms of Network Cooperation, edited by S. Łobejko, SGH Publishing House, Warsaw, 2012.
•    2008: Team Award (II Degree) from the SGH Rector for the publication Enterprise Development Strategies: Methods of Analysis – Examples, edited by S. Jurek-Stępień, SGH Publishing House, Warsaw, 2007.
Selected Publications
1.    Błaszczyk, M. (2022). Circular Economy and Enterprise Strategy, in Circular Economy. Enterprises, Institutions, Cities, Vol. 1, ed. K. Nowicka, SGH Publishing House, Warsaw.
2.    Błaszczyk, M. (2021). Enterprise Strategies and Their Development Processes in the Digital and Post-Digital Economy, in Digital and Post-Digital Economy and the Enterprise, ed. M. Johann, SGH Publishing House, Warsaw.
3.    Błaszczyk, M. (2019). Methodological Challenges for Strategic Analysis in the Context of Cooperation and New Organizational Forms, in Studia Oeconomica Posnaniensia, Vol. 7, No. 2, Poznań University of Economics Publishing House, Poznań.
4.    Błaszczyk, M. (2018). Strategic Synergies and Perspectives of Their Evaluation in Strategic Analysis Processes, in Management Sciences, Vol. 23, No. 4, Wrocław University of Economics Publishing House, Wrocław.
5.    Błaszczyk, M. (2017). Enterprise as a Flexible Resource System, in Internal Trade, Vol. 1, No. 3, Market Research Institute, Warsaw.
6.    Błaszczyk, M. (2016). Sources of Flexibility in Strategy and Strategic Management Systems, in Strategic Management in Theory and Practice, Wrocław University of Economics Publishing House, Wrocław.
7.    Błaszczyk, M. (2012). Resource Conditions for the Development of Network Enterprises, in Network Enterprises and Other Forms of Network Cooperation, ed. S. Łobejko, SGH Publishing House, Warsaw.
Summary of Academic Contributions
Dr. Marek Błaszczyk specializes in strategic management, focusing on enterprise strategies, competitive advantage mechanisms, and the role of strategic resources. His work explores the intersection of resource-based theory, digital transformation, and circular economy frameworks. As a dedicated educator, he has supervised and reviewed over 100 master’s theses on strategic management and analysis. His contributions include significant advancements in the methodologies and tools for enterprise analysis and strategic decision-making in evolving economic conditions.

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DR IWONA ŁUCZYK

Assistant Professor, Department of Food Market and Food Security, Institute of Markets and Competition

Iwona.Luczyk@sgh.waw.pl
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Academic Background
•    Ph.D. in Social Sciences (Economics and Finance): Warsaw School of Economics (SGH).
•    Master’s Degree in International Relations: University of Warsaw.
•    Master in International Management (CEMS Program): Université catholique de Louvain.
Professional Development and Training
•    Training programs at the Joint Vienna Institute.
•    Columbia University, Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment.
Research Interests
•    Development economics.
•    Sustainable development and finance.
•    International financial institutions.
•    Food security.
Academic Contributions
Dr. Iwona Łuczyk’s interdisciplinary background in international relations, economics, and finance, combined with specialized training in sustainability and investment, positions her as an expert in addressing complex global challenges related to development and food security. Her work bridges theoretical insights with practical solutions to advance sustainable economic practices.

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DR YULIIA ZOLOTNYTSKA 

Assistant Professor, Department of Food Market and Food Security, Institute of Markets and Competition

Yzolot@sgh.waw.pl

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Scientific and Professional Focus
Dr. Yuliia Zolotnytska specializes in food security and sustainable development in rural areas and agriculture. Her academic and professional work addresses critical issues at the intersection of agricultural economics and rural sustainability.
Education and Academic Qualifications
1.    Doctorate in Economics (Accounting and Auditing):
•    National Scientific Center “Institute of Agricultural Economics,” Kyiv (2007–2011, defended in 2012).
•    Recognized as equivalent to a Polish doctoral degree in economics and finance by the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) Scientific Council (2022).
2.    Master’s Degree in Public Administration:
•    Polissia National University, Ukraine (2018–2020, Diploma with distinction).
3.    Undergraduate Studies:
•    State Agroecological Academy of Ukraine, Accounting and Auditing (1994–1998).
4.    Lane Kirkland Scholarship Program (2020–2021):
•    Research stay and project at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), supported by the Polish-American Freedom Foundation and the Leaders of Change Foundation.
Notable Achievements
•    Rector’s Award from the National Scientific Center “Institute of Agricultural Economics,” Kyiv (2021):
For scientific achievements and academic collaboration.
Research Interests
•    Food security and sustainability in agriculture.
•    Sustainable development of rural areas.
•    Agricultural accounting and auditing.
Professional and Academic Contributions
Dr. Zolotnytska combines her deep expertise in economics and auditing with practical experience in agricultural systems. She has contributed significantly to fostering international collaboration in agricultural economics through her research, teaching, and participation in global academic programs.

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DR HAB. MAŁGORZATA PONIATOWSKA-JAKSCH, PROF. SGH

Head of the Department of International Enterprise Competitiveness, Institute of Markets and Competition

mponia@sgh.waw.pl
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Academic Background and Roles
•    Professor at SGH Warsaw School of Economics
•    Deputy Dean of the Collegium of Business Administration (since 2020).
•    Member of the Senate Science Committee (since 2020).
•    Former Member of the SGH Senate (2016–2020).
Prof. Poniatowska-Jaksch is a highly regarded academic with over 140 scientific publications in Polish and English. She is a pioneer in researching the sharing economy in Poland and actively promotes its principles in both her professional and personal life.
Research Interests
1.    International Business:
•    Focused on institutionalism and the impact of the digital revolution.
•    Examines transformations in global, national, and sectoral socio-economic structures driven by digital platforms.
2.    Sharing Economy:
•    Co-author of one of the first Polish publications on the subject.
•    Advocates for the integration of sharing economy concepts into business and everyday practices.
3.    State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs):
•    Analyzes the evolving role of SOEs in the global economy amid crises and increasing institutionalism.
4.    Digital Platforms:
•    Researches their influence on economic and social transitions.
Professional Engagements
Prof. Poniatowska-Jaksch is also engaged in practical applications of her research, co-authoring industry reports and expert analyses through the Institute of Markets and Competition.
Awards and Distinctions
•    Silver Cross of Merit (2017): For scientific achievements.
•    Rector’s Awards for Scientific Activity: First and Second Degree.
Scientific Contributions
Prof. Poniatowska-Jaksch’s work bridges theoretical insights and practical applications, focusing on contemporary challenges such as digital transformation and the sharing economy. Her research continues to contribute to a deeper understanding of the dynamics of international enterprise competitiveness and institutional changes in the global economy.

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DR HAB. DOROTA CIESIELSKA-MACIĄGOWSKA, PROF. SGH

Profesor uczelni w  w Zakładzie Konkurencyjności Przedsiębiorstwa Międzynarodowego, Instytutu Rynków i Konkurencji

dorota.ciesielska@sgh.waw.pl

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Doktor habilitowany w dyscyplinie ekonomia i finanse. Redaktor Naczelny Kwartalnika Nauk o Przedsiębiorstwie. Biegły sądowy przy Sądzie Okręgowym w Warszawie oraz Sądzie Okręgowym w Gdańsku. Specjalizuje się w zagadnieniach związanych z zagranicznymi bezpośrednimi inwestycjami oraz finansami przedsiębiorstwa, w tym w szczególności w funduszach inwestycyjnych, wycenie przedsiębiorstw oraz ocenie projektów inwestycyjnych.

Kierowała oraz uczestniczyła w projektach badawczych finansowanych przez Narodowe Centrum Nauki poświęconych zagadnieniom związanym z zagraniczną ekspansją polskich przedsiębiorstw. 

Realizowała szereg projektów doradczych z zakresu zarządzania i finansów m.in. dla podmiotów z branży energetycznej,) budowlanej i wydobywczej (Enea Trading sp. z o.o., PeBeKA SA, PBG S.A., RAFAKO SA, Rathdowney Polska Sp. z o.o., GK Unipetrol), windykacyjnej (PROVIDENT S.A.), lotniczej (PLL LOT SA) oraz chemicznej (GK Azoty). Jest współautorką wielu opinii sporządzonych na zlecenie instytucji publicznych (ZUS, Ministerstwo Gospodarki, Ministerstwo Rozwoju). 
Wybrane staże i szkolenia:

• Centria University of Applied Sciences, Finlandia
• Department of Science and Technology Studies University College London, Wielka Brytania i ESConet Trainers, Chorwacja
• CEEMAN, International Management Adcademy, Słowenia
• Faculty of Business Administration, Corvinus University of Budapest, Węgry

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DR HAB. TERESA PAKULSKA, PROF. SGH
Prodziekan Szkoły Doktorskiej

Profesor uczelni w Zakładzie Konkurencyjności Przedsiębiorstwa Międzynarodowego, Instytutu Rynków i Konkurencji

tpakuls@sgh.waw.pl
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Profesor SGH, prodziekan Szkoły Doktorskiej SGH, koordynator programu MEiN/MSWiN „Doktorat Wdrożeniowy” (2020-), kierownik studiów doktoranckich w Kolegium Nauk o Przedsiębiorstwie SGH (2010-2024), członek Senackiej Komisji Dydaktycznej ds. Studentów i Doktorantów (2016-), członek Rady Naukowej Dyscypliny Ekonomia i Finanse (2020-).
Staż naukowy - Land Reform Training Institute w Taoyuan na Tajwanie (nagroda pierwszego stopnia za raport końcowy).
Specjalizuje się w badaniach z zakresu biznesu międzynarodowego, internacjonalizacji przedsiębiorstw i strategii konkurowania korporacji transnarodowych w gospodarce cyfrowej. Autor lub współautor ponad 150 publikacji w języku polskim oraz angielskim, w których szczególne miejsce zajmują rozważania na temat wpływu inwestycji kapitałowych i nie kapitałowych korporacji transnarodowych na konkurencyjność gospodarki, tworzenie się międzynarodowych sieci biznesowych i innowacji.
Wyróżnienia

• Medal Komisji Edukacji Narodowej (2022)
• Brązowy Krzyż Zasługi (2018)
   

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DR KATARZYNA BENTKOWSKA

Dr Katarzyna Bentkowska, Assistant Professor at the Institute of Markets and Competition, College of Business Administration, Warsaw School of Economics.

kbent@sgh.waw.pl

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In her academic pursuits, she concentrates on examining both formal and informal institutions, exploring their influence on the functioning of entities. Additionally, she investigates the role of institutions in responding to climate change and the transition to a circular economy. She also investigated transaction costs associated with various activities and the principles of behavioral economics.
Special achievements
- Reviewer of the Year 2022 ‘Journal of Institutional Economics’.
- ‘Institutional Economics. Outline of theory and its practical dimension’ - Individual award of the 3rd degree of the Rector of the Warsaw School of Economics for scientific achievement in 2020 for the authorship of a monograph
Education
Summer school ‘Climate Change’, Tinbergen Institute in Amsterdam, August 2023
Warsaw School of Economics, doctoral studies at the College of Business Administration, doctoral degree in economics obtained in 2011.
EDAMBA Summer School for doctoral students, Soreze, France, 2008.
Warsaw School of Economics, Master’s degree in International Economic Relations, 2005.
Warsaw School of Economics, Master’s degree in Finance and Banking, 2005.

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DR MARIUSZ SAGAN

Assistant Professor, Department of International Enterprise Competitiveness, Institute of Markets and Competition

nsagan@sgh.waw.pl
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Academic and Professional Background
•    Position: Assistant Professor at the Institute of Markets and Competition, Collegium of Business Administration, SGH Warsaw School of Economics.
•    Expertise: Regional development, city strategies, and strategic management in international business.
Dr. Sagan has authored and co-authored over 120 publications in the fields of urban development strategies, international business, institutionalism, and enterprise management. His works are featured in high-impact international journals such as Cross Cultural Management, Managing Service Quality, Chinese Management Studies, Marketing Education Review, Journal of Teaching in International Business, and Energies.
Books and Publications
•    Books: 
•    Rozwój Polski Wschodniej (Development of Eastern Poland).
•    Praktyka skutecznego zarządzania przedsiębiorstwem (The Practice of Effective Enterprise Management).
•    Management in International Business.
•    International Contributions:
Chapters in publications by Routledge, Emerald, and World Scientific.
Presentations and Global Engagements
•    Presented research at conferences and lectures in over 30 countries, including: 
•    China
•    USA
•    Russia
•    Ukraine
•    Georgia
•    Portugal
•    Spain
Professional Activities and Leadership Roles
•    Global Advisory Board Member (2014–2016): Center for Leadership and Management, Rutgers University, USA.
•    Conducted expert analyses, training, and workshops for economic and public institutions, including: 
•    Mayors and senior Ukrainian officials.
•    Local government experts across Central and Eastern Europe.
•    Co-creator and executor of: 
•    Lublin 2020 Strategy
•    Lublin 2030 Strategy
•    Member: Sectoral Council for Competencies in the Modern Business Services Sector (PARP).
Research Interests
•    Urban and regional development strategies.
•    Strategic management in international business.
•    Institutional economics and its application in global and local contexts.
Professional Summary
Dr. Mariusz Sagan bridges academia and practice with his extensive research on urban development and international business strategies, combined with hands-on experience in developing actionable strategies for cities and organizations. His international engagements and publications make him a prominent expert in his field.

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DR INŻ. JOANNA KORPUS
Assistant Professor, Department of International Enterprise Competitiveness, Institute of Markets and Competition
jkorpus@sgh.waw.pl

Academic and Professional Background
•    Education: 
•    Faculty of Management, Częstochowa University of Technology (1992–1997).
•    Ph.D. in Economic Sciences in Management (2004).
•    Current Roles: 
•    Assistant Professor at the Institute of Markets and Competition, Collegium of Business Administration, SGH Warsaw School of Economics.
•    Senator SGH (2012–2020).
•    Deputy Dean for Undergraduate Studies (2020–2024).
•    Member of the Collegial Program and Teaching Committee of the Collegium of Business Administration (2020–2024).
•    Head of SGH Postgraduate Studies: Mergers and Acquisitions of Enterprises (since 2010).
Research Interests
Dr. Korpus specializes in strategic management, with a focus on:
•    Growth and development strategies.
•    Sources of competitive advantage.
•    Mergers and acquisitions.
Research Projects and Contributions
•    Principal investigator and participant in numerous research projects, including: 
•    “Conditions for Increasing the Competitiveness of Polish Enterprises in EU Markets.”
•    “Factors Affecting Susceptibility to Hostile Takeovers in the Polish Capital Market.”
•    “New Thinking in Strategic Enterprise Management – A Forward-Looking Perspective.”
She has authored over 80 publications on enterprise management.
Teaching and Mentorship
•    Courses Taught: 
•    Undergraduate, Master’s, Doctoral School, Postgraduate Studies, EMBA, and the Children’s Economic University program.
•    Academic Supervision: 
•    Supervisor for Bachelor’s, Engineering, and Master’s theses.
•    Assistant supervisor for doctoral dissertations.
University Engagement
•    Innovative Role: Advisor to SGH’s University Apiary (Pszczoła Główna Handlowa).
Awards and Recognitions
•    SGH Rector’s Awards: 
•    Three times for scientific achievements.
•    Three times for organizational contributions to SGH’s efficient functioning.
•    Top 10 SGH Academic Ranking (Winter Semester 2019/2020).
•    Finalist in Inspiration of the Year 2023 (SGH Master’s Studies category).
Professional Summary
Dr. Joanna Korpus combines extensive academic expertise in strategic management with practical applications in mergers, acquisitions, and enterprise growth. Her innovative contributions to SGH, such as managing the university apiary, reflect her commitment to integrating sustainability and education into her work. A dedicated educator and mentor, she continues to inspire students and colleagues alike.

DR ANNA M. ZARZYCKA
Assistant Professor, Department of International Enterprise Competitiveness, Institute of Markets and Competition
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Academic Background
•    Ph.D. in Economic Sciences (Management): SGH Warsaw School of Economics (2004).
•    Master’s Degree: Faculty of International Trade, SGH Warsaw School of Economics (1995).
•    Scientific Internship: University of St. Gallen, Switzerland (1997–1998).
•    Postgraduate Studies in Pedagogical Improvement for Academic Teachers: SGH Warsaw School of Economics (2003).
Professional Experience
•    Since 1996: Research and teaching position at SGH, initially in the Department of International Business, Collegium of Business Administration, under the leadership of Professor Marcin K. Nowakowski.
Research Interests
Dr. Zarzycka specializes in:
1.    Distribution Management: Strategies and practices in product distribution.
2.    Internationalization of Enterprises: Approaches to expanding operations into international markets.
3.    International Marketing: Global strategies for promoting products and services.
4.    Impact of Digitalization: How digital transformation affects distribution, marketing, and international business activities.