Małgorzata Szafoni graduated from the Faculty of Management at the Poznań University of Economics, majoring in International Relations with a specialization in European Studies. She also completed doctoral studies at the College of World Economy at the Warsaw School of Economics, obtaining a Ph.D. in economics and finance. She also holds postgraduate degrees in Taxation and Foreign Service, and has completed courses and training in areas such as public finance management, human resources management, and project management. She is an ICC certified coach and team coach.
For over 20 years, she has been a manager who manages processes, projects, and organizational change, and an expert in strategic management. She utilizes her knowledge and experience in organization and management, public affairs and regulations, budget and financial management, team building and motivation, and public relations. From the beginning of her professional and academic career, she has also been involved in public finance management and European Union affairs. She has extensive experience working in both the public and private sectors and collaborating with non-governmental organizations, academic centers, and international organizations (EU, OECD, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, IOTA) – as a member of national structures and international projects and programs, an advisor to management staff within the organization, a representative in parliamentary and legislative work, a representative and speaker/trainer at national and international forums, an analyst, academic lecturer, and author and co-author of publications.
From 2002 to 2016, she worked in public administration in units of the Ministry of Finance (Poznań-Winogrady Tax Office, Poznań Tax Chamber – Tax Information Exchange Office, Ministry of Finance) and the Ministry of European and Foreign Affairs (Office of the Committee for European Integration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs), including from 2006 to 2016 as a designated civil servant. Key projects in public administration include, among others, the establishment of a Central Liaison Office (CLO) for cooperation and information exchange with foreign tax administrations following Poland’s accession to the European Union in 2004; the organization of the first Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2011; and projects aimed at transforming and developing the Polish tax administration to increase its effectiveness, efficiency, and customer focus. Since 2016, she has expanded her scope of activities to include the private sector, collaborating with businesses and NGOs. Since 2004, she has held management positions in organizations and projects, including those related to public finance management (including foreign sources) and corporate finance. In 2012, she was awarded the Bronze Cross of Merit by the President of the Republic of Poland for her contributions to European integration and the development of a civil society. In 2015, she was awarded the Silver Badge of Honour by the Minister of Finance for her services to the Treasury of the Republic of Poland.