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Živilė Pilvelė

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Hi, I’m Živilė Pilvelė, a Lithuanian project manager and international relations specialist with nearly ten years of experience in government and international trade development.

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Hi, I’m Živilė Pilvelė, a Lithuanian project manager and international relations specialist with nearly ten years of experience in government and international trade development. I lead cross-border partnerships, organize and execute international trade missions, and coordinate Lithuania’s candidacies in United Nations bodies. I’m passionate about building collaborative platforms between government, industry, and academia to drive growth and policy impact.

I hold two Master’s degrees from Vilnius University in international relations and diplomacy and international communication. I’m committed to connecting public sector, business, and academia to create sustainable outcomes and tangible value for Lithuania and its partners.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • LithuanianFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • SwedishBeginner
  • FrenchBeginner
  • ChineseBeginner

Industry experience

  • Government
  • Life Sciences
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 6 roles

Global Partnerships Development Manager, Asia · Innovation Agency LithuaniaJul 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

Leads development of global partnerships with a focus on Asia, coordinates and executes international trade missions, engages with government and industry stakeholders, and supports Lithuania’s international trade expansion.

Head of Trade Missions · Innovation Agency LithuaniaJan 2022 – Dec 2024 · 3 yrs

Oversees the trade missions program, designs mission calendars, establishes partnerships with international counterparts, and drives strategic engagement to promote Lithuanian companies abroad.

Political advisor for COP26 political agenda · British EmbassyJul 2021 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

Advised on COP26 policy agenda, prepared briefs, and coordinated with EU and partner organizations on climate diplomacy initiatives.

Attaché, United Nations · Ministry of Foreign AffairsApr 2019 – Jul 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos
Assistant to the Embassy and the Defence Attaché · Embassy of SwedenJan 2017 – Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Adjuster, Claims · American International Group (AIG)Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education· 5

Executive Study Program · ISM2025 – 2026
Exchange Program · Pusan National University (South Korea)2020
Master’s degree in international relations and diplomacy · Vilnius University2018 – 2021
Master’s degree in international communication · Vilnius University2014 – 2016

Certifications and awards

Leadership Course (ISM Executive School)2025 – 2026
Resilience Leadership Course for Female Leaders2025 – 2026

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