Zbigniew Siatkowski - Executive Manager | Strategic...

Q: Where is Zbigniew based?

Zbigniew is based in Lublin, Poland and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Zbigniew speak?

Zbigniew speaks the following languages: Polish (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Zbigniew have?

Zbigniew has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Zbigniew has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 10 months . Note that Zbigniew may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Zbigniew's latest experience?

Zbigniew's most recent position is Country Manager / General Director (Russia) at ED&F Man LLC .

Q: What companies has Zbigniew worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Zbigniew has worked for Independent Consultant (Freelance Practice) .

Q: Which industries is Zbigniew most experienced in?

Zbigniew is most experienced in industries like Education , Information Technology , and Transportation . Zbigniew also has some experience in Professional Services , Food and Beverage , and Agriculture .

Q: Which business areas is Zbigniew most experienced in?

Zbigniew is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Marketing , and Operations . Zbigniew also has some experience in Strategy , Business Intelligence , and Human Resources .

Q: Which industries has Zbigniew worked in recently?

Zbigniew has recently worked in industries like Education , Information Technology , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas has Zbigniew worked in recently?

Zbigniew has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Human Resources , and Marketing .

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Lublin, Poland

Experience

Jan 2009 - Dec 2014

6 years

Moscow, Russian Federation

Country Manager / General Director (Russia)

ED&F Man LLC

Held full P&L responsibility and provided operational leadership for the Russian subsidiary of this global commodity leader.

Jan 2007 - Present

19 years 3 months

Independent Consultant, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Strategic Advisory & AI Specialization

Independent Consultant (Freelance Practice)

SIPMA GROUP: Strategic Consultant & Proxy to the Board for International Affairs. Oversaw global trade and high-stakes negotiations, significantly increasing international trade volume through strategic partnerships.
micro1: Independent Contractor - AI Training Expert (SME). Refines frontier models via RLHF for top global AI labs, focusing on business intelligence and top-tier professional reasoning.
TARASOLA: Conducted market development initiatives and designed strategic entry plans for new foreign markets, driving substantial sales growth.
IBD Business School (formerly IRB): Associate Consultant. Delivered professional executive training programs, consistently improving participant performance metrics.

Jan 2000 - Dec 2007

8 years

Kraków, Poland

Sales & Marketing Director

Suedzucker Polska

General Manager at Cukier Królewski.
Spearheaded national sales operations and achieved major market share growth through innovative marketing strategies and sales tactics.

Jan 1997 - Dec 2000

4 years

Garbów, Poland

Board Member / Sales & Marketing Manager

Tate & Lyle Poland (Sugar Factory "Garbow" S.A.)

Led marketing and sales strategies as a member of the executive board.

Jan 1992 - Dec 1997

6 years

Lublin, Poland

Depot Manager / Sales Supervisor

Coca-Cola Amatil

Managed regional logistics and sales teams during a period of rapid market expansion.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Education, Information Technology, Transportation, Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Agriculture.

Education

Information Technology

Transportation

Professional Services

Food and Beverage

Agriculture

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Sales, Marketing, Operations, Strategy, Business Intelligence, and Human Resources.

Sales

Marketing

Operations

Strategy

Business Intelligence

Human Resources

Summary

Highly qualified Executive Manager and Strategic Consultant with long-standing leadership experience within international corporations. Operating as an independent Freelance Consultant and Board Proxy since 2007, providing high-level strategic advisory for the industrial sector and leading AI development labs. Specializes in merging deep executive expertise in international affairs with advanced AI innovation (RLHF) to ensure business outputs meet Fortune 500 standards and top-tier professional quality.

Skills

Leadership

Board-level Leadership
Strategy & Change Management
Corporate Governance

Ai Expertise

Ai Model Training (Frontier Models)
Prompt Engineering
Rlhf Evaluation

Business

Strategic Analysis
Executive Documentation
International Trade Negotiations

Mentoring

Certified Business Trainer (Matrik)
Leadership Coaching
Sales Management

Languages

Polish

Native

English

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

Education

Oct 2002 - Jun 2005

SGH Warsaw School of Economics

Doctoral studies, Ph.D. candidate, ABD · Management and finance · Warsaw, Poland

Oct 1994 - Jun 1995

University of Warsaw

Postgraduate management studies · Management · Warsaw, Poland

Oct 1980 - Jun 1985

Lublin Agricultural Academy

Master's degree, Faculty of Agricultural Technology · Agricultural technology · Lublin, Poland

Certifications & licenses

Generative AI for Executives And Business Leaders

IBM / Coursera

Google AI Professional Certificate

Google / Coursera

Certified Manager, Consultant, Business Trainer

micro1

Change Management Registered Practitioner

APMG International

Certified Business Trainer

MATRIK Business Trainers School (Cracow)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Education 19 y

Avg length 8 y 7 m

Longest experience 19 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Poland, Russian Federation)

Primary country Poland

Expertise

Recent roles Country Manager / General Director (Russia), Independent Consultant, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Strategic Advisory & AI Specialization, Sales & Marketing Director

Main industries Education, Information Technology, Transportation

Main business areas Sales, Marketing, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Zbigniew based?

Zbigniew is based in Lublin, Poland and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Zbigniew speak?

Zbigniew speaks the following languages: Polish (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Zbigniew have?

Zbigniew has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Zbigniew has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 10 months. Note that Zbigniew may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Zbigniew be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Zbigniew would be well-suited for roles such as: Country Manager / General Director (Russia), Independent Consultant, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Strategic Advisory & AI Specialization, Sales & Marketing Director.

What is Zbigniew's latest experience?

Zbigniew's most recent position is Country Manager / General Director (Russia) at ED&F Man LLC.

What companies has Zbigniew worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Zbigniew has worked for Independent Consultant (Freelance Practice).

Which industries is Zbigniew most experienced in?

Zbigniew is most experienced in industries like Education, Information Technology, and Transportation. Zbigniew also has some experience in Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Agriculture.

Which business areas is Zbigniew most experienced in?

Zbigniew is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Marketing, and Operations. Zbigniew also has some experience in Strategy, Business Intelligence, and Human Resources.

Which industries has Zbigniew worked in recently?

Zbigniew has recently worked in industries like Education, Information Technology, and Transportation.

Which business areas has Zbigniew worked in recently?

Zbigniew has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Human Resources, and Marketing.

What is Zbigniew's education?

Zbigniew holds a Doctorate in Management and finance from SGH Warsaw School of Economics and a Master in Agricultural technology from Lublin Agricultural Academy.

Does Zbigniew have any certificates?

Zbigniew has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Generative AI for Executives And Business Leaders, Google AI Professional Certificate, Certified Manager, Consultant, and Business Trainer.

What is the availability of Zbigniew?

Zbigniew is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Zbigniew?

Zbigniew's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.