# Paulius Stankevicius

*Top Global 100 Impact People · #1*

## Overview
Paulius Stankevicius is the founder of Stankevicius MGM, renowned as the world's #1 media marketing influencer. With unparalleled global media access and publishing influence, the firm collaborates with governments and public companies to shape global narratives and market perspectives on critical issues.

- **Title:** Founder and CEO
- **Website:** https://stankeviciusgroup.com
- **Company:** Stankevicius Group
- **Country / Region:** United Arab Emirates
- **Age:** 33
- **Industry:** Media and Trade

## Impact Summary
| Metric | Value | GIR Score |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Influence | $4.15B USD | 4,150,000 |
| Media Influence | High Authority / Trusted | 62,000,000 |
| Political Impact | Emerging | 9,000,000 |
| ESG Impact | Visionary | 10,000,000 |
| Trade Impact | $350M USD | 350,000 |
| Digital Assets Impact | $1B USD | 1,000,000 |
| Total Power Rank | — | 86,500,000 |

## Biography
**Education:** Hang Seng University of Hong Kong; Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Born in Lithuania and later relocating to Finland at the age of 13, Paulius Stankevicius cultivated a unique cross-cultural perspective early in life. He pursued studies in Information Technology (IT), User Experience Design, and Marketing at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in Finland and expanded his expertise through a student exchange program at Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, focusing on global marketing and public relations.

From the very beginning of his academic journey, Stankevicius immersed himself in entrepreneurship. Within days of entering university, he co-founded his first startup, leveraging his expertise in programming and design while concurrently studying IT and UX. This hands-on experience revealed a crucial insight: innovative products require strategic marketing and visibility to succeed. This realization prompted him to master marketing and public relations.

During his tenure in Hong Kong in 2016, Stankevicius maximized his time not only academically but also by cultivating business opportunities. He actively engaged with local enterprises and was introduced to the global commodity trading sector, specifically in petroleum, precious metals, and gemstones.

Between 2016 and 2019, he advanced his career in public relations and digital advertising, primarily serving both traditional and blockchain companies. His campaigns collectively raised over $500 million in capital across hundreds of clients, cementing his reputation as a media strategist and PR professional.

Parallel to his PR achievements, Stankevicius deepened his involvement in international trade, which accelerated significantly between 2016 and 2020. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he pivoted into medical equipment and pharmaceutical trading, successfully building and exiting a joint venture in the United Arab Emirates. His commodity trading ventures have since evolved into managing large-scale, high-value contracts worldwide.

Stankevicius' expertise in digital assets, rooted in early experience from 2013–2014, culminated in facilitating over $500 million in BTC OTC transactions by 2023. That same year, he pioneered advancements at the intersection of technology, finance, and trade, bridging traditional industries with digital innovation.

In 2024, Stankevicius orchestrated $2.8 billion in capital raises for publicly listed companies through high-impact PR campaigns. He also launched a digitized commodity trading platform featuring real-time ESG and carbon credit trading capabilities, further aligning commerce with sustainability imperatives.

By 2025, Stankevicius expanded into government relations and geopolitical media strategy, executing large-scale international campaigns. In the same year, he finalized the sale of his proprietary global media network to a Middle Eastern private equity group, marking another milestone in his dynamic career trajectory.

Today, Paulius Stankevicius stands as a visionary entrepreneur and strategist, seamlessly integrating expertise in media, public relations, commodities trading, and digital finance. His career reflects a rare blend of technical acumen, financial innovation, and geopolitical insight, positioning him as a defining figure in global business and influence.

## Milestones
- **1992** — Born in Vilnius, Lithuania.
- **2013** — Embarks on his entrepreneurial journey, entering the world of startups.
- **2014** — Enters the international media space for the first time through South Korea.
- **2016** — Expands into commodities trading via Hong Kong.
- **2019** — Raises a collective $500M for international clients through strategic PR campaigns.
- **2020** — Receives the Award for Developing Media Industry in Europe 2020.
- **2022** — Honored with the Best Media Support for European Companies 2022 Award.
- **2023** — Facilitates over $500M in BTC OTC deals.
- **2023** — Recognized as Top Media Influencer in Europe 2023.
- **2024** — Raises a record $2.8B in funding for publicly listed clients within a single year.
- **2024** — Launches a commodity trading platform with real-time carbon credit trading features.
- **2024** — Receives the Best Media Partner in Europe 2024 Award.
- **2025** — Facilitates government relations campaigns in international media.
- **2025** — Sells his developed media network to a Middle East-based private equity firm.

## Editor's Picks
- [Media Developer Stankevicius MGM Sells Its Network](https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025-07-24:newsml_RSX3568Sa:0-rcs-stankevicius-pacific-media-developer-stankevicius-mgm-sells-its-network/) — Jul 24, 2025
- [Stankevicius International Opening Up Real-Time Carbon Credit Market Access to Retail and Institutional Investors and Traders](https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/market-news/stankevicius-introduces-live-carbon-credit-trading/16818101) — Dec 18, 2024
- [Paulius Stankevicius' Bet on Carbon Credit Retail Market Pushing Stankevicius International to Grasp Global Market Share of Carbon Market](https://www.reuters.com/press-releases/paulius-stankevicius-bet-on-carbon-credit-retail-market-pushing-stankevicius-international-to-grasp-global-marketshare-of-carbon-market-2024-12-06/) — Dec 6, 2024

**Source:** World Impact Media Organization

**Methodology:** The Top Global 100 Impact People ranking is a list of the world's most impactful people. In calculating business revenue, impacted global business revenue, social media following, online search engine visibility and official partnerships, World Impact Media Organization strives to provide the most transparent calculations available, with each listed profile containing a detailed analysis of how that person's work is impacting the world. [Read our complete methodology](https://worldimpactmedia.org/top-global-100-impact-people-methodology.pdf)

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