Živilė Kriščiūnė

Živilė Kriščiūnė is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development, public policy, and economic advisory roles. Currently serving as Senior Business Development Manager at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission since November 2022, Živilė's previous roles include Expert in Public Policy and Business Regulation at the Lithuanian Free Market Institute and Visiting Research Fellow at the Center for European Policy and Analysis. As Director at the French Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania, Živilė expanded the members’ network and supported French companies in navigating business opportunities in Lithuania. During a notable tenure at the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Lithuania, Živilė coordinated national strategies to enhance foreign direct investment and entrepreneurship. Educational qualifications include an M.A. in International Trade Policy and Business from George Mason University, an MBA in Finance from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, and currently pursuing a Master's in Executive Management at ISM University of Management and Economics.