Karolina Holownia-Malinowska

Based in Alton's Dubai office, Karolina brings a background in strategy consulting with experience across operational transformation, market entry, and organizational effectiveness engagements.  She has worked with clients across Europe and the Middle East, with particular exposure to transportation, logistics, defence, and insurance.

Prior to joining Alton, Karolina worked at McKinsey & Company where she supported strategy and operations projects including cost optimization, market entry, organizational transformation, and growth initiatives across multiple industries.  She has also worked on operational improvement initiatives in manufacturing, supporting process optimization and efficiency improvements on production lines.

Earlier in her career, she gained experience in public policy at the European Parliament, contributing to policy research and stakeholder engagement, while also leading initiatives promoting youth participation and human rights through non-governmental organizations.

Karolina studied law at University of Warsaw and holds a Bachelor's degree in Management from Kozminski University.  She is fluent in English and Polish and brings an international perspective through her experience working on cross-border projects across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.