Aleksandra Cholewa

At TDi, Aleksandra focuses on designing and delivering advisory solutions for sustainable mining and value addition. She leads the development of customised, data-driven solutions across the metals supply chain, integrating enhanced due diligence, traceability, and analytics to support investors, traders, and downstream industrial actors in predicting supply chain flows and strengthening strategic planning. Aleksandra works closely with downstream companies to identify and manage risks, while connecting upstream and downstream actors to improve transparency, resilience, and decision-making across the value chain.

Aleksandra brings deep technical expertise combined with hands-on experience in developing and operating industrial assets. She has led landmark initiatives, including the development of the first Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP)-conformant tin smelter in Africa, and the modernization of coal mining operations across the Western Balkans. Her work includes advising governments on investment frameworks, legal reforms, and sustainable mining strategies, as well as deploying blockchain-based traceability systems and digital supply chain tools. 

Aleksandra is also actively engaged in education and thought leadership. She regularly contributes to industry dialogue through webinars and panel discussions at leading international forums, including OECD, Mining Indaba, and the Responsible Minerals Initiative. She lectures on supply chain logistics and responsible sourcing at universities in East Africa and currently at the University of Szczecin in Poland and has been involved in developing academic curricula and professional training programmes in the field. She is committed to advancing inclusivity and sustainability in the sector, serves as President of Women in Mining Poland and supports social impact initiatives through the Afriquia Foundation.

Aleksandra holds a PhD in Management and Quality Science, an MA in Balkan Studies, and has completed executive training at IMD Business School. She is fluent in English, Polish, Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian and Slovenian, as well as proficient in German and is passionate about history, commodities, and data digitalisation.