Beata Stoczyńska Explained

Beata Stoczyńska
Order:2nd
Ambassador From:Poland
Country:New Zealand
Term Start:2009
Term End:2014
Predecessor:Lech Mastalerz
Successor:Zbigniew Gniatkowski
Ambassador From2:Poland
Country2:Indonesia
Term Start2:February 2018
Term End2:July 2024
Predecessor2:Tadeusz Szumowski
Birth Date:21 August 1961
Birth Place:Sieradz, Poland
Nationality:Polish
Spouse:Sławomir Stoczyński
Children:Justyna, Filip
Alma Mater:Wroclaw University of Economics
Profession:Diplomat

Beata Stoczyńska (born 21 August 1961 in Sieradz as Beata Sutuła)[1] is a Polish diplomat, ambassador to New Zealand (2009–2014) and Indonesia (2018–2024).

Life

Beata Stoczyńska was born on 21 August 1961 in Sieradz. She has graduated from the Wrocław University of Economics. She was also educated at Stanford University, Australian National University and in New Delhi.[2]

In 1993 she began her career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She worked as the deputy head of mission at the embassy in Canberra between 1996 and 2000. Afterwards, she was the deputy director of the Asia and Pacific Department. Between 24 November 2009 and 30 June 2014 she served as an ambassador to New Zealand. Later, she worked at the MFA on director post.[3]

In February 2018 she was appointed ambassador to Indonesia, additionally accredited to East Timor and ASEAN.[4] On 4 April 2018, she presented her credentials to the President of Indonesia Joko Widodo.[5] She ended her mission in July 2024.[6] On the same month she was elected Executive Director of the Asia–Europe Foundation for the term 2024–2028.[7]

Besides Polish, Stoczyńska speaks English, French, and Russian.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dyplomacja – służba, pasja, entuzjazm i zachwyt nad różnorodnością świata. 2016. www.portal.ue.wroc.pl. pl. 2019-06-25.
  2. Web site: Zapis przebiegu posiedzenia Komisji Spraw Zagranicznych /nr 98/. 2009-03-04. orka.sejm.gov.pl. pl. 2019-04-15.
  3. Web site: Zapis przebiegu posiedzenia Komisji Spraw Zagranicznych /nr 95/. 2018-01-10. www.sejm.gov.pl. pl. 2019-04-15.
  4. Web site: Beata Stoczyńska nowym ambasadorem RP w Indonezji. 2018-02-19. www.msz.gov.pl. pl. 2019-04-15.
  5. Web site: 11 Duta Besar Negara Sahabat Serahkan Surat Kepercayaan Kepada Presiden Jokowi. 2018-04-04. setkab.go.id. id.
  6. Web site: 2024-08-13 . Personel . 2024-08-18 . Polska w Indonezji - Portal Gov.pl.
  7. Web site: 2024-07-11 . Indonesia Hosts the 45th Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) Board of Governors’ Meeting, Strengthening International Leadership and Cooperation . https://web.archive.org/web/20240818092049/https://kemlu.go.id/portal/en/read/6039/berita/indonesia-hosts-the-45th-asia-europe-foundation-asef-board-of-governors-meeting-strengthening-international-leadership-and-cooperation . 2024-08-18 . 2024-08-18 . kemlu.go.id.