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.

Živilė Pilvelė

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.

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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.

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Language

Lithuanian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
Beginner
French
Beginner
Chinese
Beginner

Work Experience

Global Partnerships Development Manager, Asia at Innovation Agency Lithuania
July 1, 2022 - Present
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 at Innovation Agency Lithuania
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
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 at British Embassy
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Advised on COP26 policy agenda, prepared briefs, and coordinated with EU and partner organizations on climate diplomacy initiatives.
Attaché, United Nations at Ministry of Foreign Affairs
April 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Supported Lithuania’s diplomacy at the United Nations, monitored UN meetings, and prepared policy and reporting materials.
Assistant to the Embassy and the Defence Attaché at Embassy of Sweden
January 1, 2017 - March 1, 2019
Provided administrative and diplomatic support to the embassy and defence attaché, coordinated visits and events, and assisted in bilateral relations activities.
Adjuster, Claims at American International Group (AIG)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Handled claims assessments and communications with clients; contributed to claims processing workflows.

Education

Executive Study Program at ISM
March 1, 2025 - February 23, 2026
Exchange Program at Pusan National University (South Korea)
September 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Master’s degree in international relations and diplomacy at Vilnius University
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Master’s degree in international communication at Vilnius University
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
Erasmus exchange study program at Dalarna University (Sweden)
September 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Leadership Course (ISM Executive School)
January 1, 2025 - February 23, 2026
Resilience Leadership Course for Female Leaders
January 1, 2025 - February 23, 2026

Industry Experience

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