Master in Global Leadership and Geopolitics

Former Vice Prime Minister and Minister of FinanceKozminski University

An intellectual and politician, academic lecturer, and architect of Poland’s successful post-communist systemic reforms. Author of economic bestsellers and numerous works in the fields of political economy, development policy, and interdisciplinary studies on globalization and international relations, published in twenty-eight languages. The most frequently cited economist from post-communist countries. Founder and director of the TIGER think tank - Transformation, Integration and Globalization Economic Research at Kozminski University in Warsaw. 

Former four-time Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Poland. In the past, an expert at the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, as well as a lecturer at Yale and UCLA, and a visiting professor at many prestigious universities in Europe, Asia, and America. A marathon runner and globetrotter who has visited 172 countries and set foot on Antarctica. 

Kozmiński UniversityLead Economist at the World Bank

Marcin Piatkowski is Professor of Economics at Kozminski University and Lead Economist for South Asia at the World Bank. Previously, he directed World Bank private sector initiatives in China and advised governments across Europe and Asia.  

His distinguished career includes roles as Chief Economist and Managing Director of PKO BP, economist at the IMF European Department, and Advisor to Poland’s Deputy Premier.

A Harvard pre- and post-doctoral scholar, he holds a Ph.D. and habilitation from Kozminski University and an M.A. from the Warsaw School of Economics. Author of the acclaimed Europe’s Growth Champion (Oxford University Press, 2018; 2nd ed. 2025), he received the Polish Academy of Sciences’ "Best Book in Economics" award. A frequent lecturer at institutions like Harvard and Peking University, he leads panels at the World Economic Forum.  

AI ResearcherKozminski University & Harvard University

Aleksandra Przegalińska is a pioneering figure in artificial intelligence research and academic innovation. She currently serves as Vice-Rector for Innovation and AI at the Academy of Leona Koźmińskiego, where she is also Associate Professor with habilitation in management and organizational sciences. 

Her academic path includes a PhD in the philosophy of artificial intelligence from the University of Warsaw and studies at The New School for Social Research in New York. Since 2016, she has conducted advanced research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston and is also a Senior Research Associate at Harvard University’s Center for Labor and a Just Economy. In addition, she acts as Scientific Advisor to Campus AI, contributing her expertise to the development of AI education and research. 

Her research interests cover a broad range of topics in artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on natural language processing, machine learning, social robotics, and wearable technologies. This interdisciplinary expertise allows her to bridge theoretical foundations with practical applications in the rapidly evolving field of AI. 

International Relations and Development Professional

Joanna Rohozińska has been engaged for over 25 years in the field of civil society and media programs in the post-communist space, living and working in several countries across the region, often in challenging environments. She has testified before the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs and has spoken as an expert at closed-door briefings and conferences on regional issues. She has been regularly consulted as a regional expert, publishing articles and appearing in conference panels and television programs, as well as speaking on podcasts focused on disinformation and information warfare. 

She currently serves as Regional Director for Central & Eastern Europe at IN2, a specialized communications and research company. She is also a member of the Advisory Group for the Carnegie Endowment’s Partnership for Countering Influence Operations (PCIO) project and sits on the boards of several NGOs in the region. Previously, she was Regional Director for Europe and Eurasia at IREX. She began her career at Freedom House in Budapest and has worked with local organizations, international NGOs, and donor institutions. Immediately prior to IREX, she served as Resident Program Director for Europe and Transatlantic Relations at IRI, where she was responsible for regional programs, including the Beacon Project focused on tracking foreign influence operations and strengthening democratic resilience. She also spent over 10 years at the National Endowment for Democracy, overseeing programs in East-Central Europe and the former Soviet Union. 

She holds a Master’s degree in Russian and European history from the University of Toronto. She is fluent in English, Polish, French, and Russian, with working knowledge of Belarusian and Ukrainian. 

Senior ResearcherCenter for Human Rights and International JusticeStanford University

Søren Juul Jørgensen is a JD Research Fellow at the Center for Human Rights and International Justice at Stanford University. He is the founder of GAEIA, an international research platform focused on the societal impact of technology, as well as the founder of ForestAvenue, a strategy firm established in Silicon Valley, Brussels, and Copenhagen. 

He previously served as Consul General of Denmark for California and CEO of the Danish Innovation Center in Palo Alto, where he focused on technology innovation and industry engagement, supporting startups, corporate innovation, and research collaboration. He is a former senior diplomat in the Danish Foreign Service, with postings in Brussels, Warsaw, New York, and San Francisco. 

His professional background also includes experience with international technology companies such as Mærsk Data and IBM, as well as work in the green energy sector, where he helped establish Bigadan, a leading Danish RNG/biogas company in the United States. He has also taught law at the University of Copenhagen and continues to serve as a mentor and advisor to tech startups and initiatives. 

Professor of StrategyEMYLON Business School

Philippe Silberzahn is a professor at emlyon business school (France). He also teaches at HEC Paris. His work focuses on how organizations manage disruptions, surprises and situations of radical uncertainty. As a keynote speaker, management educator and consultant, he works with the leadership teams of large government and private organizations engaged in transformation efforts when confronted to disruptions in their markets.

He is the author of several books and numerous articles on these topics. He has over twenty years of prior experience as an entrepreneur and CEO in the software industry. He holds an MBA from the London Business School and a PhD in management from the École Polytechnique (France). His latest book in English, “Welcome to uncertainty” was published in September 2023. He is a professor of strategy and co-author of the book "Constructing Cassandra: Reframing Intelligence Failure at the CIA."

Director of Global Relations and Co-operation at the OECDOECD Sherpa to G20/G7/APEC

Andreas Schaal is the Director for OECD Global Relations and Co-operation, as well as the OECD Sherpa to the G7, the G20 and APEC. In these functions, he supports and co-ordinates the OECD’s contributions to global governance under the leadership of OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann. In close co-ordination with OECD Members and the OECD’s External Relations Committee, he and his team implement the OECD Global Relations Strategy, engaging with over 100 partner countries around the globe at the ministerial level and building a global level playing field by increasing adherence to OECD standards and policies. Andreas’ expertise includes two decades of conceptional and strategic work on foreign affairs, national, international and global economic policy, and global governance. He is responsible for the OECD’s relations with Brazil, China, India, Indonesia and South Africa as well as with Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, South East Europe, Eurasia, and the Middle East and North Africa.

The OECD Global Relations and Cooperation Directorate, which he oversees and manages, includes around 100 team members. Under Andreas’ leadership, it supports the Secretary-General’s objectives for a regionally inclusive and globally relevant Organisation. Between 2013-2016, he served the organisation as the Head of the Sherpa Office and the Global Governance Unit at the OECD and between 2013-2018 as the G20 Sous Sherpa. Since joining the OECD in 2008, he has also held positions as a Senior Policy Analyst in the Investment Division of the Directorate for Financial Markets and Enterprise Affairs, and as Counsellor in the Office of the Secretary General.

Prior to joining the OECD, Mr Schaal held various positions during his work for the German Federal Government, including: Deputy Director G8 Summit/German Sherpa Office, Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Technology; Economic Counsellor, German Permanent Delegation to the OECD, Paris; Vice Chair (elected 2005-2006) of the OECD’s Economic and Development Review Committee (EDRC); and Policy Advisor and Chief of Staff to Parliamentary Secretary of State Siegmar Mosdorf, MP, Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Technology.

Andreas Schaal is a non-Resident Senior Fellow of the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China (RDCY). A German national, he holds a Masters in Public Policy and Public Management from the University of Konstanz, Germany

Assistant DirectorGeoEconomics CentreAtlantic Council

Bart Piasecki is an economist with extensive expertise in international economic policy, providing in-depth macroeconomic analysis and strategic advice to support decision-making at the executive board level. He is recognized for his deep understanding of international financial systems and the interplay between global markets, multilateral institutions, and public policy. He has experience collaborating with governments, NGOs, international organizations, and financial institutions worldwide. 

He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from WSB University and completed executive education at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. 

Former Ambassador of FranceSenior Fellow on China-Russia RelationsAsia Society

Pierre Andrieu is a former French Ambassador and a senior expert on China–Russia relations. Over a distinguished career at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he held key positions across Europe and Asia, including Ambassador to Moldova and Tajikistan, as well as French Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, where he led negotiations on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. 

He brings extensive academic experience, having taught international relations, European affairs, and Russian foreign policy at leading institutions such as Sciences Po, ESCP Business School, and IRIS. His expertise spans EU policy, Eastern Europe, Russia, and Asia, combining strategic insight with hands-on diplomatic practice. 

Within the Master in Global Leadership and Geopolitics, Pierre Andrieu offers a unique practitioner’s perspective on global affairs, leadership in complex environments, and high-level international negotiation. 

Senior Advisor for Geopolitics and TechnologyVisiting Research Fellow, Oxford University

Dr. Milo Jones is a Visiting Research Fellow at the Changing Character of War Centre, Oxford, and Senior Advisor for Geopolitics and Technology to Arcano Partners and Clearway Capital. An expert in the impact of technology on geopolitics, he serves on the board of a major US firm and provides high-level executive consultancy. He authored Constructing Cassandra: Reframing Intelligence Failure at the CIA, 1947–2001 (Stanford University Press, 2013). 

Formerly a Senior Manager at Accenture and stockbroker at Morgan Stanley, Dr. Jones also served as a US Marine Corps officer and Airborne graduate. He holds a PhD and MA from the University of Kent, an MBA from London Business School, and a BA from Northwestern. He is a Fellow of the Salzburg Global Seminar and a member of the IISS and AFIO. He resides in Poland and France, bringing decades of investment and strategic expertise.