Adam Kowalik

Dr. Adam Kowalik is an Assistant Professor at SWPS University’s Department of Management within the Faculty of Social Sciences in Warsaw. With 20 years of professional experience in Poland and internationally, he specializes in competitive strategy, business intelligence, business development, product management, and management education. He has worked with numerous Polish companies and held leadership roles as Department Head and Coordinator of the Management and Leadership Program.

• Education: Master’s and Doctorate from SGH Warsaw School of Economics
• Professional Experience: Former Strategic Market Intelligence Director at EY (2006–2016), knowledge management at Plus GSM (2001–2006), and founder of OUTSMART consulting

His research focuses on early warning systems for corporate risk management, strategic environmental scanning, and competitive intelligence. His work emphasizes proactive strategic adaptation to market changes.

He has presented at international conferences and founded the Polish chapter of Strategic & Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) in 2012, leading it until 2015. Scientific awards include Fulbright (USA) and CEMS (Norway) scholarships.

As a court expert in business risk management and licensed detective, he uniquely combines academic and practical expertise. He has contributed to developing educational programs for managers and continues to bridge theory with real-world applications in strategic decision-making.