Zuzanna Nowak

Analysis Director. Energy and climate policy analyst.

Her work focuses on energy security, energy transition, and multilateral climate diplomacy. She cooperates with the Ignacy Łukasiewicz Institute for Energy Policy.

She provides strategic advice and analytical support to a broad range of stakeholders, including EU institutions, national governments, energy companies, and research organisations. Her professional experience spans the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM), where she led energy policy work, as well as senior roles at PGNiG, the National Centre for Nuclear Research, and the Polish Member Committee of the World Energy Council.

She graduated from Sciences Po Paris and the College of Europe in Bruges. In addition to her advisory roles, Zuzanna is a seasoned moderator of high-level conferences and policy dialogues. She contributes as an expert to NATO’s Independent Scientific Evaluation Group (ISEG), evaluates innovation funding applications for the European Innovation Council, and was featured on the Forbes Women 2025 list of the most influential women in Polish energy.

zuzanna.nowak@theopportunity.pl