Daria Golebiowska Tataj
About Daria Golebiowska Tataj
Daria Golebiowska Tataj is a Digital Leader and a member of the Global Agenda Council, with extensive experience in innovation and technology policy. She has held various leadership roles in organizations such as the European Commission and EIT, and currently serves as Founder and CEO of Tataj Innovation.
Work at World Economic Forum
Daria Golebiowska Tataj has been serving as a Digital Leader and a Member of the Global Agenda Council at the World Economic Forum since 2012. In this role, she engages with global leaders to address pressing issues related to digital transformation and innovation. Her contributions focus on fostering collaboration among stakeholders to enhance economic growth and sustainability.
Education and Expertise
Daria Golebiowska Tataj holds a diverse educational background. She earned a Ph.D. from the Polish Academy of Sciences, a Diplôme d’Etudes Aprofondies from Sorbonne University, and a Master of Liberal Arts from the University of Warsaw. Additionally, she completed undergraduate studies in Entrepreneurship at York University and holds an International MBA from Warsaw University of Technology Business School in collaboration with London Business School, HEC Paris, and NHH Bergen. She also has post-doctoral fellowships from the University of Michigan and Santa Clara University.
Background
Daria Golebiowska Tataj has a significant history of involvement in various organizations. She served as Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board at EIT Culture & Creativity from 2022 to 2024 and was a Supervisory Board Member at EIT Manufacturing from 2020 to 2023. Her experience includes working with the European Commission as Chair of Advisors to Carlos Moedas from 2015 to 2019 and as an investment expert since 2018. She has also held academic positions, including Assistant Professor at Warsaw University of Technology Business School and Affiliate Faculty at the University of Michigan College of Engineering.
Achievements
Daria Golebiowska Tataj has co-authored influential policy briefs on Industry 5.0 and public investment in innovation and technology. She developed the Network Intelligence methodology, which aids organizations in enhancing their strategic networking capabilities. Additionally, she co-founded the Network Intelligence Academy and Network IQ Alliance, focusing on productivity gains and transitions towards green, digital, and human-centric approaches. Her work has significantly influenced EU policies, shaping over 100 billion euros in investments.
Current Roles and Contributions
Currently, Daria Golebiowska Tataj is the Founder and CEO of Tataj Innovation, a position she has held since 2014. She is also an Honorary Professor at The University of Manchester since 2022. Her ongoing work includes serving as a high-level expert on research, innovation, and sustainable growth at the European Commission. She provides licenses for Network IQ Coach Train-The-Trainer programs aimed at executive coaches and university tutors, and she is a global keynote speaker on topics related to networking and innovation.