About Saulius
Researcher · Lecturer · Business StrategistSaulius Kromalcas is a researcher, lecturer and business strategist whose professional experience connects economics, business development, marketing, innovation and education.
His academic research increasingly focuses on economic security, regional competitiveness, economic resilience and related economic development challenges in the European context.
Alongside research, he has extensive experience in strategic marketing, sales, business consulting, entrepreneurship development, innovation support and higher education.
His professional path includes work with universities, innovation organisations, public institutions, entrepreneurs, startups and international projects.
This combination of academic research and practical business experience shapes his approach: complex economic and organisational challenges should be analysed rigorously but translated into decisions that can be implemented in practice.
Education
- Doctoral Studies in EconomicsMykolas Romeris University2017 – present
- MBA — Business AdministrationMykolas Romeris University2023–2024
- Bachelor's Degree — Tourism and Hotel AdministrationUtena University of Applied Sciences2016–2020
- Master's Degree — Business Administration and ManagementVilnius University2005–2007
- Bachelor's Degree — German and Russian PhilologyVilnius University1998–2002
Professional Background
Higher Education
Lecturer, programme leadership, mentoring and academic governance across Lithuanian higher education institutions.
Innovation & Startups
Business consulting, startup mentoring and innovation-support experience including Lithuanian Innovation Centre and Kaunas Science and Technology Park.
Public Sector
Former Head of City Image and Tourism at Kaunas City Municipality.
Business & Consulting
Strategic marketing, sales, business-development and organisational consulting.
International
Teaching mobility, research collaboration and international project activity across Europe.