Monika Walencka
About Monika Walencka
Monika Walencka is a Solution Consulting Senior Manager at EcoVadis, with extensive experience in sustainable procurement and advisory services, based in Warsaw and Paris.
Professional Roles at EcoVadis
Monika Walencka currently holds multiple positions at EcoVadis in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland, and in the Paris Area, France. She serves as the Solution Consulting Senior Manager, leading initiatives from the Warsaw office. She is also the Advisory Services Manager at the EcoVadis Center of Excellence, additionally helming the role of Senior Client Success Consultant in Sustainable Procurement from Paris. Her work focuses on advising industries on strategies and sustainable procurement program roll-outs to drive positive impacts in value chains.
Industry Experience in Sustainable Practices
Monika Walencka has robust experience in sustainable business solutions, having worked at prominent firms such as Deloitte Poland and PwC Polska. Her tenure at Deloitte Poland lasted for two years, from 2015 to 2017, where she held the position of Senior Consultant in Warsaw. Prior to Deloitte, she was a Consultant in Sustainable Business Solutions at PwC Polska from 2013 to 2014. Monika also contributed her expertise as a Sustainable Energy Planning Specialist at WWF in 2013 for 11 months.
Educational Background and Certifications
Monika Walencka's academic background is extensive, with advanced degrees from multiple European universities. She earned a Master of Arts in European Interdisciplinary Studies from the College of Europe in Natolin (2010-2011). She also holds a Master 2 in European Policies from Institut d'études politiques de Rennes (2009-2010), and a Masters in European Construction from Université Paris 8 (2008-2009). Additionally, she has a Bachelor’s Degree in LEA Languages and Business from Université Paris-Sorbonne. Monika also possesses a Design Thinking Certificate and is a Certified Internal Auditor of Energy Management System ISO 50001.
Early Career and Internships
Monika Walencka's professional journey began with several key internships and assistant roles. She interned in Relais et Réseau at the Representation of the European Commission in France in 2009 and served as a Temporary Assistant at the Assembly of European Regions in 2010. She also held internships at the European Parliament, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Agence de traduction assermentée ABI.
Project Coordination and Energy and Climate Initiatives
From 2011 to 2013, Monika Walencka worked as a Project Coordinator focused on Energy and Climate at Heinrich Boell Foundation in the Warsaw Region. Her role involved the management and coordination of various projects related to energy and climate initiatives. She has also completed Managerial Study for Emissions Trade and Energy Management, enhancing her qualifications in the field.