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Work History
Education
Skills
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Other professional activities
Hobbies and personal accomplishments
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Mariusz Boguszewski

Embassy in Japan, Tokyo
Mita
Mariusz Boguszewski
7
Languages
23
years of professional experience

Dynamic analyst with extensive experience in government diplomatic services, academia, and the private sector, particularly in business consulting and advisory roles throughout East and Southeast Asia. Possesses a robust foundation in economics and international political economy, complemented by a PhD from the Education University of Hong Kong and two master's degrees. Recognized for adaptability in diverse environments, showcasing strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities. Expertise in event management, diplomacy, negotiations, and international relations—especially within Asia and the European Union—facilitates the delivery of impactful results.

Work History

Deputy Head of Mission

1 Year 6 Months
Embassy in Japan, Tokyo | 02.2025 - Current

Diplomatic mission:

  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance diplomatic relations and foster collaboration with Japanese government officials, with special focus on economic relations.
  • Coordinated high-level meetings and events, ensuring seamless communication between stakeholders and diplomatic staff.
  • Developed and implemented policies to improve operational efficiency within the embassy's administrative functions.
  • Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices in diplomacy and international relations.

Head of the section

1 Year 10 Months
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland (MoFA PL), Warsaw | 04.2023 - 02.2025
  • Economic Cooperation Department - support for Polish businesses expanding to the Asian markets.
  • Led analytical team on economic relations.

Economic analyst

4 Years 7 Months
Academy of Hong Kong Studies, Hong Kong | 08.2018 - 03.2023
  • Contributed to the research center team working on Hong Kong issues, performing economic analyses. Appointment connected with the fulfillment of the HKSAR government PhD research grant.
  • Analyzed economic data trends to support research initiatives and policy recommendations.
  • Conducted comprehensive data analysis using statistical software to support research initiatives.

Consultant

3 Years 4 Months
ProSapient, Hong Kong | 09.2019 - 01.2023
  • Consulted for clients on EU immigration policies, EU visa procedures, digitalization of public administration in Asia, and tax administration in Asia.
  • Facilitated workshops to identify client needs and deliver tailored solutions.

Economic counsellor

3 Years
MoFA PL, Embassy in Vietnam, Hanoi | 03.2015 - 03.2018
  • Diplomatic mission, led economic and development affairs of the Embassy, e.g., swift market opening for several Polish food products - overcoming Vietnamese “red tape.”
  • Coordinated EU-Vietnam FTA consultations and developed technical assistance projects tailored to Vietnam’s needs.
  • Led preparation for Polish President's official visit to Vietnam, resulting in 5 out of 8 signed agreements, including the largest Polish ODA and investment approvals in Vietnam.

Consultant

4 Months
Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong | 08.2014 - 12.2014
  • Supported organizations in Central and Eastern Europe with business consulting.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitive landscapes to inform strategic recommendations.

Consul

3 Years 3 Months
MoFA PL, Consulate General in Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 04.2011 - 07.2014
  • Diplomatic mission, led economic affairs of the Consulate, e.g., economic cooperation and promotion (cooperation with HKTDC, InvestHK, HKGCC, FHKI, etc.) – organized events, business matching meetings, and seminars.
  • Created the program and conducted a series of training (about HK/China markets) for the Polish Network of Investors and Exporters Centers and other groups of businesspeople.

Consul

2 Years 6 Months
MoFA PL, Embassy in Vietnam, Hanoi | 10.2008 - 04.2011
  • Diplomatic mission, led the consular section of the Embassy.
  • Reorganization of the unit which resulted in significant improvement of efficiency.
  • Led major role in organizing the official visit of the Polish Prime Minister to Vietnam in 2010 resulting in opening the market for the Polish meat, plus 3 other deals had been signed.
  • Coordinated the legal basis preparation for the opening WAW-HAN flight by LOT Polish Airlines.

Expert

7 Months
Chancellery of Senate of Poland, Warsaw | 01.2008 - 08.2008

Senior financial inspector

10 Months
Ministry of Environment of Poland, Warsaw | 02.2007 - 12.2007
  • Supervised financial spending of the EU structural funds.

Economist

1 Year 4 Months
KBC Banking Group, Warsaw | 09.2005 - 01.2007
  • Head Office, Department of Strategy and Organization. Contributed to a team that prepared financial market analyses. Provide corporate management of the bank with information needed for decision-making processes on developing bank’s products.

Office assistant manager

5 Months
Accenture, London | 02.2005 - 07.2005

Assistant manager

5 Months
Drill-Lab Kazakhstan, Almaty, Kyzyl Orda | 01.2004 - 06.2004

Education

Ph.D. - Development Economics

Education University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 03-2023

Full-time HKSAR UGC-funded Research Postgraduate Program. PhD dissertation was assessed as "outstanding" by external examiners.

Master's - Economics

SGH Warsaw School of Economics | Warsaw | 06-2008

Department of the Global Economy, Institute of International Trade and European Studies.

Master's - Asian Development Studies

Warsaw University | Warsaw | 07-2003

Four scholarships for the best student in the faculty. Student exchange programs in the UK and the USA. Field studies in North Africa and Central Asia.

Skills

Strategic leadership
Crisis and time management
Effective problem resolution
Organizational and knowledge management
Development planning
Adaptability and flexibility
Team skill enhancement
Engagement strategies

Languages

Polish - Native
English - Fluent
Russian - Fluent
French - B1
Vietnamese - B1
Mandarin - A2
Cebuano - A2

Other professional activities

  • Since 2008 - media appearances and activities
  • Authoring a chapter about HK in “I live there. Life of Poles Abroad” published in 2017. Numerous expert interviews, reports, and articles in Vietnam, HK, and Poland on the Asian-EU economic and business issues.
  • 2015-2020 - Central and Eastern European Chamber of Commerce (CEEC) in Vietnam
  • Chairman of Advisory Committee.
  • 2016-2018 - European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam
  • Member of Advisory Board (elected by EU diplomats accredited in Vietnam as their only representative).
  • 2014-2015 - Polish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong/ Polish Business Club in Hong Kong
  • Initiation of re-establishment of Polish business representation in Hong Kong.
  • 2005-2008 - Warsaw University
  • Part-time lecturing on economic research methods.
  • 2004-2005 - Bournemouth University / South Thames College
  • Advance English language and business management courses.
  • 2003-2004 - Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University (Kazakhstan)
  • Independent research fellowship funded by inter-governmental grant (international political economy).
  • 2002 - Student Internship program in the USA

Hobbies and personal accomplishments

Judo - 2nd dan, former member of the Polish National Team.

Team sports - led the Consular Corps Soccer Team in Hong Kong & Macao (2011- 2014).

Travelling - licensed tour guide (since 1999); traveled to over 60 countries.

Addicted book reader and collector.

Timeline

Deputy Head of Mission

Embassy in Japan, Tokyo
02.2025 - CurrentRead More

Head of the section

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland (MoFA PL), Warsaw
04.2023 - 02.2025Read More

Consultant

ProSapient, Hong Kong
09.2019 - 01.2023Read More

Economic analyst

Academy of Hong Kong Studies, Hong Kong
08.2018 - 03.2023Read More

Economic counsellor

MoFA PL, Embassy in Vietnam, Hanoi
03.2015 - 03.2018Read More

Consultant

Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong
08.2014 - 12.2014Read More

Consul

MoFA PL, Consulate General in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
04.2011 - 07.2014Read More

Consul

MoFA PL, Embassy in Vietnam, Hanoi
10.2008 - 04.2011Read More

Expert

Chancellery of Senate of Poland, Warsaw
01.2008 - 08.2008Read More

Senior financial inspector

Ministry of Environment of Poland, Warsaw
02.2007 - 12.2007Read More

Economist

KBC Banking Group, Warsaw
09.2005 - 01.2007Read More

Office assistant manager

Accenture, London
02.2005 - 07.2005Read More

Assistant manager

Drill-Lab Kazakhstan, Almaty, Kyzyl Orda
01.2004 - 06.2004Read More

Education University of Hong Kong

Ph.D. from Development Economics
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SGH Warsaw School of Economics

Master's from Economics
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Warsaw University

Master's from Asian Development Studies
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Mariusz Boguszewski