Prof. ALK dr hab. Mariola Ciszewska-Mlinarič is an associate professor of strategic management and international business strategy at Kozminski University, where she serves as Vice-Rector for International Cooperation and ESR, as well as Dean of the College of Management. She teaches at doctoral, EMBA, postgraduate, and graduate levels both in Poland and internationally (France, Austria, Slovenia, and China). She has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the National Education Commission Medal (2017), the Polish Prime Minister's Award for Scientific Achievements (2021), and the Silver Medal for Long Service from the President of Poland (2023).  A graduate of the University of Warsaw (Master’s in Management) and Kozminski University (PhD in Management Sciences), Prof. Ciszewska Mlinarič specializes in strategy theory and practice, internationalization, and strategic consultancy for the enterprise growth and the implementation of a performance management systems. She also focuses on performance management implementation, particularly in the chemical and energy sectors. She is an active member of several scientific organizations, including the Academy of International Business, the Strategic Management Society, and the European International Business Academy. She has led major research projects funded by the National Science Center—such as studies on psychic distance in internationalization and business model innovation—and has contributed to international grants in collaboration with CEIBS. Her research explores strategy, internationalization from emerging economies, decision-making, global expansion challenges, and business model innovation. She has published extensively in renowned journals, including International Marketing Review, Journal of Business Research, European Journal of International Management, Business History, and Journal for East European Management.