Joanna Rutkowska

Orchestrated robust collaborations with public administration, regulators, and industry organizations, including Drone Alliance Europe, to ensure favorable legislative and operational environments.

Directed comprehensive budgeting and financial oversight, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring fiscal responsibility across all company initiatives.

Spearheaded foreign expansion efforts across Africa, the Middle East, and South America, establishing critical partnerships with Embassies, PAIH, and local governments.

Managed end-to-end certification and regulatory compliance processes, ensuring 100% adherence to industry standards and mitigating operational risks.

Initiated company participation in key acceleration programs (e.g., NCBR, Żabka Future Lab) and represented the company as a speaker at international conferences (e.g., Expodronica, Economic Forum), enhancing brand visibility and thought leadership.

Managed and mentored a team of consultants, ensuring high-quality public affairs strategies and successful client outcomes.

Developed and implemented impactful public affairs strategies for 10+ major clients in pharmaceuticals (AstraZeneca, Hartmann), retail (Carrefour), energy (PGE, E.ON), and telecommunications (Play, Bolt), influencing critical policy decisions.

Cultivated robust coalitions of interests and relationships with key public stakeholders, including local authorities, government representatives, and MEPs, to advance client advocacy goals.

Provided expert analysis and strategic recommendations on complex legislative processes across transport, energy, environment, labor, and taxation sectors.

Secured prominent media coverage and expert positioning for clients in international outlets (e.g., Financial Times, Politico), significantly enhancing public profile and thought leadership.

Led and managed public affairs and corporate communication strategies for major clients in retail (Lidl), hospitality (McDonald's), energy (GE, Siemens Gamesa), and telecommunications (T-Mobile).

Initiated and co-authored the first-ever McDonald's Poland impact report, setting a new standard for corporate responsibility and transparency in the market.

Cultivated strong relationships with external stakeholders, NGOs, think-tanks, government, and local authorities to build effective advocacy coalitions.

Provided critical crisis advisory and management trainings, effectively mitigating reputational risks and ensuring strategic communication during sensitive situations.

Monitored and analyzed the regulatory and political environment, providing actionable recommendations that influenced policy outcomes for clients.

Prepared and implemented effective lobbying strategies for the TSL sector, successfully advocating for industry interests at national and EU levels.

Built and managed robust relationships with key public stakeholders, including the EU Commission and European Parliament, to advance industry objectives.

Represented the interests of the transport industry as a member of government delegations, negotiating critical conditions for transport performance across multiple countries (e.g., Russia, Ukraine, Serbia).

Formed impactful coalitions of interests with diverse organizations, NGOs, and foreign employers' associations, amplifying the industry's collective voice.

Co-created industry reports, analyses, and positions, providing essential insights that shaped the strategic direction and public discourse for the transport sector.

Managed the General Inspector's Cabinet, overseeing public policy, legislative processes, external communication, and international cooperation initiatives.

Coordinated international cooperation for the GITD, including Euro Control Route, TISPOL, IRU, and ITF, fostering collaboration with EU member states and third countries.

Co-created and coordinated successful European Union twinning projects for Ukraine, Croatia, and Turkey, enhancing international regulatory alignment.

Oversaw cooperation with parliament and ministries, actively participating in the legislative process at both national and EU levels.

Supervised the press officer, effectively shaping the information policy of the GITD and ensuring consistent public messaging.

Assisted in the management of the General Inspector's Cabinet, contributing to public policy development and legislative process oversight.

Supported the coordination of international cooperation initiatives with EU member states and third countries.

Contributed to the co-creation and coordination of European Union twinning projects, enhancing cross-border regulatory efforts.

Liaised with parliament and ministries, facilitating participation in the legislative process at national and EU levels.

Assisted in supervising the press officer, contributing to the strategic shaping of the GITD's information policy.

Provided expert counsel to the General Inspector on key policy and administrative decisions, contributing to strategic direction.

Managed the Presidential Division, overseeing daily operations and ensuring efficient administrative support.

Conducted specialized analysis and prepared reports on critical issues, informing high-level decision-making processes.

Supported the General Inspector in external relations and engagement with various stakeholders.

Contributed to the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures within the Inspectorate.