Remigiusz Smolinski

Prof. Dr. Remigiusz Smolinski is an internationally recognized negotiation expert and scholar.

In his research he has focused on the theory and practice of negotiation, especially in an international environment. Prof. Smolinski graduated with a PhD from the Leipzig Graduate School of Management (HHL) in the subject of international negotiation. He was visiting scholar at the Harvard’s Program on Negotiation, Tufts University’s Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and many other leading institutions.

In the field of negotiation, Prof. Smolinski has published numerous specialist articles in peer-reviewed journals and is an honorary professor at the Leipzig Graduate School of Management. In addition to his academic career, he has extensive business experience as a senior executive, management coach and trainer. Prof. Smolinski is the founder of The Negotiation Challenge, a leading international negotiation competition for students and professionals.

Experience

• hy – the Axel Springer Consulting Group - Senior Vice President 2020 –
• HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
  • Honorary Professor 2016 –
  • Visiting Professor 2007 – 2016
• The Negotiation Center - Founder 2007 –
• Innovation Advisory - Innovation and Growth Consulting 2019 – 2020
• comdirect bank AG - VP Business Development & Innovation Management 2015 – 2019
• Aarhus BSS - Aarhus University - Research Associate 2012 – 2016
• Otto Group - Head of Innovation Management - Corporate Development 2012 – 2015
• IESEG School of Management - Assistant Professor 2009 – 2012
• mobile.de & eBay Motors GmbH
  • Country Manager Eastern Europe 2009 – 2012
  • Senior Manager International Business 2008 – 2009
• eBay International - Strategic Initiatives Manager 2007 – 2008
• Lycos Europe - Business Development Manager 2000 – 2002
• Procter & Gamble - Intern 1999 – 1999

Education

• HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management Ph.D. 2003 – 2006
• Poznan University of Economics And Business Master International Business 1996 – 2001