Mr Malgaj is coordinating work of European Commission’s departments for environment, for energy and for industry on Sustainable Products Initiative. He has over 25 years of experience in European affairs. Previously he served in various leadership and advisory roles in the European Commission, including as a Head of Cabinet of Commissioner for Environment when he helped steer the environment policy including the first EU’s resource efficiency and circular economy initiatives and the work on Sustainable Development Goals. He was also Head of Cabinet of Commissioner for Crisis Management and Head of Unit for Marine environment and Water industry policies. Between 1999 and 2004 he worked for the Government of Slovenia on country’s accession to the European Union and the European Economic Area.

