Maciej Kolaczkowski
About Maciej Kolaczkowski
Maciej Kolaczkowski serves as the Advanced Energy Solutions Industry Manager at the World Economic Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, where he has worked since 2022. He has a strong background in energy policy and economics, with previous roles in various organizations including the Polish government and energy sector.
Work at World Economic Forum
Maciej Kolaczkowski serves as the Advanced Energy Solutions Industry Manager at the World Economic Forum since 2022. In this role, he focuses on engaging leaders in advanced energy solutions, including clean fuels, hydrogen, and advanced nuclear technologies. He has played a significant role in establishing a new segment within the Forum dedicated to these areas. His work involves fostering partnerships among innovators, energy producers, consumers, and investors to promote the deployment of advanced energy solutions. Additionally, he addresses regulatory and policy issues to facilitate this deployment.
Education and Expertise
Maciej Kolaczkowski has a diverse educational background in economics and energy policy. He studied at the University of Wroclaw, where he earned a Master of Arts in Economics from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his studies at SGH Warsaw School of Economics, achieving a Postgraduate degree in International Economics from 2008 to 2010. He also completed advanced studies in Commodity Trading at the University of Geneva from 2013 to 2015. In 2019, he participated in the Leading for Results executive program at London Business School.
Background
Before joining the World Economic Forum, Maciej Kolaczkowski held various positions in the energy sector. He worked at PKN ORLEN S.A. as a Communications Intern in 2006 and later at the Polish Investment and Trade Agency as a Research Intern. He served as Chief Specialist for Energy Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland from 2010 to 2011 and as Chief Specialist for Energy Security at Kancelaria Prezesa Rady Ministrów from 2009 to 2010. His experience also includes a role as Strategy Analyst at PGNiG SA from 2007 to 2009.
Achievements
Maciej Kolaczkowski has made significant contributions to the energy sector, particularly during his tenure at the World Economic Forum. He has been instrumental in shaping an industry vision aimed at scaling and accelerating the deployment of advanced energy solutions. His efforts include actively supporting partnerships between various stakeholders, including innovators and energy producers, to enhance the implementation of advanced energy technologies. His work addresses critical regulatory and policy frameworks necessary for facilitating these advancements.