Karolina is the Founder and Managing Director of ExecMind.

With over 20 years of experience in the recruitment industry, she specializes in talent acquisition for senior scientific and C-level positions across the European market. In 2015, she established ExecMind, which quickly became a leading firm in executive and scientific recruitment for the biotech, biopharma, and MedTech industries. The company is also a proud member of internationally recognized Life Sciences clusters.

Karolina holds a Master’s in social sciences and has pursued postgraduate studies in Human Resources. Additionally, she has completed a one-year postgraduate program in Business in Biotechnology, along with specialized training in drug discovery, development, and commercialization.

Passionate about fostering collaboration within the Life Sciences sector, Karolina actively contributes to the integration of the European Life Sciences community. She is a dedicated advocate for cluster initiatives in biotech, pharma, and MedTech, continuously working to strengthen industry connections and innovation.

Monika is a seasoned executive leader with over 20 years of success in global manufacturing, specializing in Specialty Chemicals and Life Sciences. She has built a distinguished career driving international business development, corporate strategy, and organizational leadership for industry-leading companies.

Before joining ExecMind, Monika held senior roles at Croda and Dow Chemicals, where she played a key role in shaping growth strategies, business expansion, and operational excellence. Her core expertise lies in strategic leadership, corporate management, and driving organizational effectiveness on a global scale.

A chemist by education, Monika is also a certified coach and an alumna of the ICAN Institute, where she completed the prestigious Strategic Leadership Academy executive program.

Monika is passionate about strategic transformation, high-impact business development, and empowering organizations and leaders to achieve exceptional performance.

Michal Golabek is a Consultant with deep expertise in scientific talent acquisition and executive search, specializing in the Biotech and MedTech industries.

He holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering, further strengthening his interdisciplinary background, he pursued postgraduate studies in Molecular Biology and completed specialized training in Talent Acquisition for Technology Companies.

Since joining ExecMind in 2017, Michal has played a pivotal role in identifying and attracting world-class scientific leaders and C-level executives. His strategic approach to research-driven recruitment has successfully placed over 140 top-tier scientists in Europe’s Biotech and MedTech sectors. In recent years, he has developed specialized expertise in recruiting computational medicine experts and supporting research institutes in securing top scientific talent worldwide.

For professionals seeking new career opportunities in Biotech, MedTech, or Life Sciences, Michal is a trusted advisor and talent strategist.

Dorota brings unique scientific expertise and over 15 years of experience spanning academia, biotech, and drug discovery. 

Dorota, PhD, is a results-driven scientist with deep expertise in biomedical research and drug discovery. She earned her doctorate in biomedical sciences and a postgraduate degree in Project and Business Process Management, equipping her with both scientific and strategic acumen. She then advanced her research at Lund University, Malmö, Sweden, as a postdoctoral fellow.

In 2018, she transitioned to the fast-paced CRO industry, where she has been instrumental in driving high-impact, integrated projects in small-molecule drug discovery and development. Her technical precision and problem-solving mindset make her a key player in advancing innovative therapeutics.

With her deep understanding of science and R&D processes, Dorota plays a key role in connecting scientific talent with leading biotech, pharma, and life sciences companies.