Karol Balicki Company Director
areas of expertise
- Market Entry & Operations
- Due Diligence & Verification
- Workforce & Matchmaking
- Stakeholder Diplomacy
- Compliance & Risk
education
- PGCert in Global Diplomacy – University of London (SOAS)
- BA (Hons) in Leadership and Management – The Open University
- Private Investigation Diploma
Expanding a business internationally is a high-stakes move where theoretical advice simply isn’t enough. Karol is a hands-on strategist who bridges the commercial, linguistic, and cultural gaps between the UK and Polish markets. With more than 20 years of real-world managerial experience across cross-border logistics, high-volume workforce operations, and corporate private investigation, he knows exactly how to build secure, highly efficient trade routes and resilient business networks.
As a native Polish speaker who has spent two decades living and operating within the British corporate landscape, Karol understands the unique operational mindsets of both countries. He provides POLEXPO clients with direct, founder-led execution rather than high-level consulting. Whether he is conducting deep-dive due diligence to shield your investments from risk, resolving complex regulatory and supply chain hurdles, or opening doors to strictly verified local distributors, Karol ensures your market entry is built on absolute trust, transparency, and practical business results.
We founded POLEXPO to help UK companies expand into Poland in a practical, results-driven way. With strong ties to both the UK and Poland, we understand how business works on both sides — not just in theory, but in real commercial situations. We know where deals slow down, where misunderstandings happen, and where opportunities are often missed.
Key Professional Milestones
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Trade & Liaison Infrastructure: Serving as a core team member and Polish Liaison for the RAF Ingham Heritage Centre, successfully leading cross-border strategies, funding campaigns, and national community engagement projects.
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Community Leadership & Governance: Spent over 12 years as the Founder and Chairman of a prominent UK-based Polish community organization, securing substantial grant funding, launching community media (Radio Polonia FM), and collaborating directly with the Polish Goverment.
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Logistics & Business Management: Owned full operational and financial governance for an international courier network platform, handling everything from real-time asset pricing to structural compliance.
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Industrial & Supply Chain Management: Led high-volume operational and manufacturing teams for market giants such as Staffline, ASOS.com, and XPO Logistics.
contact details
Professional Woodworking Expo
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23/06/2026
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11:49 to 11:49
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NEC Campus Hall 2
The Advanced Materials Show
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08/07/2026
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11:49 to 11:49
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NEC Campus Halls 7 & 8
International Packaging Trade Fair for the Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, and Beauty Industry
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22/09/2026
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11:49 to 11:49
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Ptak Warsaw Expo Hall C Al. Katowicka 62, 05-830 Nadarzyn
We founded POLEXPO to help UK companies expand into Poland in a practical, results-driven way. With strong ties to both the UK and Poland, we understand how business works on both sides — not just in theory, but in real commercial situations. We know where deals slow down, where misunderstandings happen, and where opportunities are often missed.