Faculty and Research

Assoc. Prof. Bendkowski is an experienced academic in management science. He holds dual master’s degrees in Applied Linguistics (1987) and Political Science (1990) from the University of Warsaw, a PhD in Social Policy (2003) from the University of Silesia, and a post-doctoral habilitation in economics and management (2015) from the University of Łódź. He served as a professor at the Silesian University of Technology (1994–2019) and later at the Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, before joining WSB University in 2022.

His teaching covers contemporary management concepts and knowledge management. Prof. Bendkowski’s research focuses on managing innovative organizations and the digital economy. He has published monographs and numerous articles in these areas and has actively participated in international academic cooperation, including Erasmus+ exchange programs. His extensive academic career and involvement in cross-border educational initiatives inform his contributions to the EMBA program with a broad, global perspective.

Professor of humanities, representative of the Rector of the WSB University for Communication Strategy and PR, practitioner cooperating with hospitals, owner of the Publico Institute – a training company and PR agency. Business coach, lecturer, commentator, expert in public relations, marketing, sales, promotional and crisis communication, public speaking, self-presentation, motivation, and political marketing. He combines scientific knowledge with practical experience. He has led and consulted on dozens of election campaigns; helped launch brands; sell products, services, and ideas. He is the author of dozens of scientific and expert publications, books, and commentaries for the largest media outlets in Poland: TVP, TVN, TVP Info, TVN24, Polsat News, Polityka, Newsweek, Gazeta Finansowa, Gazeta Wyborcza, Puls Biznesu, Dziennik Zachodni, Strefa Biznesu, Pierwszy Milion (Forbes), and Home&Market. He has completed several hundred PR (PR, crisis PR) and training projects (including projects that have won industry awards) for companies such as KGHM Polska Miedź, Fiat Poland, LUX MED, and the Górażdże HeidelbergCement Group in Poland.

(Profesor nauk humanistycznych, pełnomocnik Rektor Akademii WSB ds. Strategii komunikacji i PR, praktyk współpracujący ze szpitalami, właściciel Instytutu Publico – firmy szkoleniowej i agencji PR. Trener biznesu, wykładowca, komentator, ekspert z zakresu public relations, marketingu, sprzedaży, komunikacji promocyjnej i kryzysowej, wystąpień publicznych, autoprezentacji, motywacji oraz marketingu politycznego. Łączy wiedzę naukową z doświadczeniem praktycznym. Prowadził i konsultował kilkadziesiąt kampanii wyborczych; pomagał wprowadzać na rynek marki; sprzedawać produkty, usługi i idee. Autor kilkudziesięciu publikacji naukowych i eksperckich, książek, a także komentarzy dla największych mediów w Polsce: TVP, TVN, TVP Info, TVN24, Polsat News, Polityki, Newsweeka, Gazety Finansowej, Gazety Wyborczej, Pulsu Biznesu, Dziennika Zachodniego, Strefy Biznesu, Pierwszego Miliona (Forbes) czy Home&Market. Ma na koncie kilkaset zrealizowanych projektów PR (PR, PR kryzysowy) i szkoleniowych (wśród nich projekty wyróżniane nagrodami branżowymi) m.in. dla: KGHM Polska Miedź, Fiat Poland, LUX MED, Grupa Górażdże HeidelbergCement w Polsce.)

Assoc. Prof. Olaf Flak, PhD is an associate professor of management science known for his interdisciplinary approach merging management with computer science. He earned a Master’s in Management (2002) and a PhD in Management (2006) from the University of Economics in Katowice, and later obtained a habilitation (DSc) in management science in 2019 at the Wrocław University of Economics. Uniquely, he also holds an engineering degree in Electronics (2008) from the Silesian University of Technology, reflecting his strong technical background.

Dr. Flak’s career spans several academic institutions; he was a faculty member at the University of Economics in Katowice and the University of Silesia, where he also served in leadership roles such as Deputy Dean for International Affairs at the Film School in Katowice (2016–2021). In 2022 he joined Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce as an associate professor. His research for the past 15 years has focused on automating managerial work through artificial intelligence and pattern recognition techniques. He pioneered online tools (e.g., TransistorsHead.com) to monitor managerial behavior and developed methodologies to replace routine managerial tasks with “robot-managers”. He documented this innovative approach in a comprehensive monograph on organizational reality research.

Dr. Flak has also co-created a platform for surveying enterprise competitiveness, used in annual nationwide studies. He actively collaborates internationally: he received multiple research scholarships in Germany (DAAD and Alexander von Humboldt Foundation) to advance his work on AI-driven management, including research stays at the University of Siegen and the University of Lübeck. In addition, he has practical experience as a business consultant and training expert (2002–2010) in the private sector. Dr. Flak’s fusion of cutting-edge research in management automation and hands-on consulting experience provides EMBA participants a forward-looking perspective on digital transformation and innovation in organizational leadership.

Prof. Antonio Ghezzi, PhD, is a professor of strategy and digital entrepreneurship at Politecnico di Milano School of Management. He obtained his Ph.D. in Management Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, where he is now a core faculty member and was recently appointed Full Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship. His academic role includes serving as the coordinator for the “Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Finance” teaching area and Director of the International Master's in Digital Transformation at POLIMI Graduate School of Management.

Prof. Ghezzi’s research and publication interests lie in the areas of digital business strategy, business model innovation, and the application of experimental, lean startup methodologies to entrepreneurship. He has authored over 200 refereed publications, with articles in leading journals such as the International Journal of Management Reviews, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Journal of Business Research, and Management Decision, among others. In addition to his scholarly work, he heads research at the Digital Innovation Observatories, focusing on hi-tech startups and the space economy. Prof. Ghezzi actively bridges theory and practice through consultancy projects in digital transformation and by fostering strategic collaborations between startups and incumbent firms. He is fluent in multiple languages and engages frequently in international conferences and collaborations, bringing a global perspective to his teaching in Executive MBA modules.

Professor of economics, lecturer at universities in Poland and abroad (including Jiao Tong University in Shanghai). His academic and research work focuses on finance, statistics, and econometrics. Head of the Department of Financial Investments and Risk Management at the University of Wrocław. Chairman of the Committee on Statistics and Econometrics of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Member of the Council for Scientific Excellence and president of CFA Society Poland. He cooperates with numerous financial institutions and companies. He has served as a member of the Scientific Council of the National Bank of Poland and a member of the Warsaw Stock Exchange Council.

(Profesor nauk ekonomicznych, wykładowca uczelni w Polsce oraz za granicą (m.in. Jiao Tong University w Szanghaju). W swojej pracy naukowo-badawczej koncentruje się wokół finansów oraz statystyki i ekonometrii. Kierownik Katedry Inwestycji Finansowych i Zarządzania Ryzykiem w UE we Wrocławiu. Przewodniczący Komitetu Statystyki i Ekonometrii Polskiej Akademii Nauk. Członek Rady Doskonałości Naukowej oraz prezes CFA Society Poland. Współpracuje z licznymi instytucjami finansowymi i przedsiębiorstwami. Pełnił funkcje członka Rady Naukowej Narodowego Banku Polskiego i członka Rady Giełdy Papierów Wartościowych w Warszawie.)

Assoc. Prof. Kurowska-Pysz is a scholar of management and quality science, specializing in cross-border collaboration and innovation. She earned her PhD in Management Science in 2007 and her Doctor of Science habilitation in 2020 at WSB University. She also holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the University of Economics in Katowice.

Since 2013, she has been an Associate Professor at WSB University, where she heads the Department of Management (since 2021) and directs the Technology Transfer Center (since 2016). She also serves as Deputy Chair of the doctoral school and leads the Research Institute on Territorial and Inter-Organizational Cooperation. Prof. Kurowska-Pysz’s research interests include project management, innovation management, and territorial (regional/cross-border) management. She has published extensively on these topics, including studies on managing cross-border partnerships (the subject of her habilitation) and regional economic development.

As a project leader and coordinator, she has a strong record of international cooperation: she has initiated and managed numerous EU-funded projects under programs like INTERREG and Erasmus+, fostering collaboration between institutions in Poland and neighboring countries. For example, she has coordinated Polish-Czech initiatives aimed at joint research and educational programs in border regions, and participated in a multi-country Knowledge Alliance on open innovation with partners from Poland, Italy, Spain, the UK and China. Prof. Kurowska-Pysz is also active in connecting academia with industry through technology transfer and vocational training programs. Her extensive international project experience and expertise in inter-organizational networks provide EMBA participants with valuable insights into innovation, cooperation, and management in a global context.

Vice Rector for Student and Community Relations at WSB University, Director of the Center for Postgraduate Studies and Recruitment, and Director of the Regional Development Center at WSB University, which develops, among other things, development strategies, revitalization policies, and Smart City strategies. Certified PM: PRINCE2, IPMA, Agile, PMI, SIX SIGMA.

He has extensive corporate experience gained in international service companies, has held key management positions related to the creation of customer relationship management systems, quality and process management, project management, and has been an executive-level manager at Orange S.A. for many years. He is an MBA graduate.

President of the Delegation (Dąbrowa Górnicza) of the Regional Chamber of Commerce in Katowice, member of the international association The European Academy of Management (EURAM c/o EIASM – European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management), Vice-President of the Board of the Scientific Society of Organization and Management, Dąbrowa Górnicza branch, Vice-President of the Board of the Polish Economic Society in Katowice, Vice-President of the Board of the Silesian Lewiatan Employers' Association, member of the Program Council of the National Key Cluster “Silesia Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing” of the Katowice Special Economic Zone.

For his activity in shaping relations between science and business, he was awarded the Silver and Gold Cross of Merit, the Medal of the National Education Commission, and the Gold Badge of Honor for his services to the Silesian Province.

(Prorektor ds. Studenckich i Współpracy z Otoczeniem w Akademii WSB., Dyrektor Centrum Studiów Podyplomowych i Rekrutacji oraz Dyrektor Centrum Rozwoju Regionalnego w Akademii WSB tworzącego, m.in. strategie rozwoju, polityki rewitalizacji oraz strategie Smart City. Certyfikowany PM:  PRINCE2, IPMA, Agile, PMI, SIX SIGMA.

Posiada bogate doświadczenie korporacyjne zdobyte w międzynarodowych firmach usługowych, był zatrudniony na kluczowych stanowiskach menedżerskich związanych z tworzeniem systemów zarządzania relacjami z klientami, zarządzaniem jakością i procesami, zarządzaniem projektami, wieloletni manager na poziomie Executive w Orange S.A. Absolwent studiów MBA.

Prezes Delegatury (Dąbrowa Górnicza) Regionalnej Izby Gospodarczej w Katowicach, członek międzynarodowego stowarzyszenia The European Academy of Management (EURAM c/o EIASM – European Institute for Advanced Studiesin Management), wiceprezes Zarządu Towarzystwa Naukowego Organizacji i Kierownictwa, oddział Dąbrowa Górnicza, wiceprezes Zarządu Polskiego Towarzystwa Ekonomicznego w Katowicach, wiceprezes Zarządu Śląskiego Związku Pracodawców Lewiatan, członek Rady Programowej Krajowego Klastra Kluczowego „Silesia Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing” Katowickiej Specjalnej Strefy Ekonomicznej.

Za aktywność w zakresie kształtowania relacji pomiędzy nauką i biznesem odznaczony Srebrnym oraz Złotym Krzyżem Zasługi, Medalem Komisji Edukacji Narodowej oraz Złotą Odznaką Honorową za zasługi dla województwa śląskiego.)

Prof. Piontek is a distinguished economist and management expert with a unique combination of academic and high-level industry experience. She holds a PhD in Economics (2001) from the Cracow University of Economics and a Doctor of Science (habilitated Doctor, 2009) in Economics from the University of Economics in Wrocław. Additionally, she earned a Master’s in Finance and Banking (1999) and a Master’s in Theology (2001), reflecting a broad interdisciplinary foundation.

Prof. Piontek serves as Professor of Economics at WSB University, where her research integrates sustainable development theory, value epistemology, and innovation policy in post-industrial economies. She approaches markets not only as economic mechanisms but also as systems of meaning-making. An author of over 240 scholarly publications, including award-winning works in management and sustainability, she has contributed influential analyses on energy transition, decarbonization, and the reconstruction of economic systems in international journals. Prof. Piontek also brings substantial executive experience: she was President of the Management Board of Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (one of Poland’s largest mining companies) and Vice President of the Katowice Special Economic Zone.

In these roles, she secured major investments and was credited with the creation of tens of thousands of jobs. She has additionally served as an advisor to national ministries and regional governments on economic development strategies, innovation policy, and energy transformation. Her areas of expertise span strategic management, restructuring of key industries, strategic security, and the impacts of automation and robotization on the economy. Prof. Piontek’s current scholarly work continues to push boundaries in economic thought, and her latest book manuscript on the cognitive mechanisms of economic systems has earned praise from renowned international economists. Her profound academic contributions, combined with hands-on leadership in industry and government policymaking, make her an invaluable asset to the EMBA faculty, offering students deep insights into strategy, sustainability, and economic innovation.

Prof. Sułkowski is one of Poland’s leading management scholars, with a prolific career spanning academia and industry. He holds dual post-doctoral degrees (habilitations) in economic sciences and in the humanities, having earned his first Doctor Habilitatus in Management Economics (University of Economics in Wrocław) and the second in the humanities (Jagiellonian University). He also achieved two full professorships in these distinct fields – a rare distinction highlighting his interdisciplinary expertise. Earlier, he obtained his PhD in management and has since published over 300 academic works, including influential research on organizational culture, higher education management, and public sector management.

Prof. Sułkowski has held prominent academic leadership positions: he was a department head at Jagiellonian University in Kraków and has served as Rector (President) of WSB University. He also acted as Vice-Rector of the University of Social Sciences in Łódź and Vice-President of the Polish Accreditation Committee, where he oversaw internationalization and quality in higher education.

In business, he has been the President of PCG Polska and PCG Academia (companies specializing in education services) and sat on the management boards of several companies, including multinational firms like Nestlé and Fazer. With over 20 years of managerial experience, he has bridged corporate governance and academic management.

Prof. Sułkowski’s research encompasses university governance, human resource management, family business, and the epistemology and methodology of management science. He also examines cultural dimensions of management and the impact of digital transformation and globalization on organizations. He has led or participated in numerous research grants funded by national agencies and the EU, and was the principal investigator for projects on quality culture in higher education and the “Universities of the Future” initiative. An active member of international scholarly networks (including the Academy of Management, IFERA, and EURAM), Prof. Sułkowski is deeply engaged in global academic discourse. His far-reaching academic contributions, coupled with extensive boardroom experience, give EMBA participants a rich perspective on strategic leadership, organizational change, and management innovation in a global context.

Assoc. Prof. Krzysztof Zamasz, PhD is a prominent figure in the energy sector and academia, with over 25 years of leadership experience in utilities. He holds a PhD in economics from the University of Economics in Katowice and a postdoctoral habilitation in economics from the University of Szczecin. He also earned an MBA (WSB University) and an earlier master’s in management and marketing.

Dr. Zamasz has served in top executive roles, notably as CEO of ENEA S.A. (one of Poland’s largest energy companies) and as Vice President of the Management Board of TAURON Polska Energia. In these capacities, he led major strategic initiatives, from successful IPOs and mergers to the construction of large-scale power investments and expansion into international markets (such as establishing corporate operations in the Czech Republic). He currently holds senior positions with Veolia Group in Poland, where he is responsible for commercial strategy and innovation in a multinational energy company, and in 2024, he was appointed Honorary Consul of Romania in Katowice to promote international economic cooperation.

Parallel to his industry career, Dr. Zamasz is an Associate Professor in management, teaching at the Silesian University of Technology and at WSB University. He is the author or co-author of over forty publications on energy economics, market regulation, corporate consolidation, and innovative management of infrastructure. Through numerous conferences and projects, he engages with the global energy and academic community. Dr. Zamasz’s dual expertise as an energy industry leader and scholar provides EMBA participants with deep insights into strategic management, sustainability, and organizational transformation in an international context.

Dr. Bracio-Golec is an emerging scholar in economics and management with a strong academic record and industry engagement. She earned her PhD in Management in 2024 (with distinction) from Cracow University of Economics, where her dissertation examined power asymmetry in interorganizational relations in the ICT sector. She also holds a master’s degree (2018) and a bachelor’s degree (2016) in Economics (both with distinction) from the same university.

Dr. Bracio-Golec’s research interests center on dynamics of power and competition in B2B relationships, especially how weaker firms negotiate and create value under power asymmetry. She has contributed to research projects on managing power in business relationships and competition dynamics, producing publications on management methodologies and economic development (e.g. studies on energy sector management and the economic impact of COVID-19 in Europe). Alongside academia, she has significant professional experience: she works at a global technology company (Akamai Technologies) in Kraków, where she progressed to a Network Expense Administrator Lead role in 2024. She also holds executive positions as President of Bracio LLC and Vice President of Golma LLC, overseeing business strategy and finance.

Dr. Bracio-Golec’s corporate experience (including earlier roles at Lufthansa and Brown Brothers Harriman) and her involvement in international projects – such as volunteering in the World Youth Day global event – give her a practical outlook and intercultural awareness that benefit her EMBA teaching.

She is an experienced business consultant and coach with a diverse background in academia and professional development. She holds a PhD in management from Kozminski University in Warsaw and serve as an Executive MBA lecturer at the WSB University.

Additionally, She is a graduate of the Coaching Academy in London and the first certified PRISM Brain Mapping Practitioner in Poland. With her expertise, she guides individuals and companies through transformative processes, drawing upon her combined knowledge of science and business. Over the past 17 years, She has collaborated with research institutions and various enterprises, allowing her to gain valuable insights and experiences.

Her work and publications span both Polish and English languages. Throughout her career, She has delivered over 8,000 hours of business training in professional and personal development.

She specializes in several key areas:

• Supporting individuals and organizations in implementing changes:
• She assists in navigating and managing the complexities of change, helping clients adapt and thrive in dynamic environments.
• HR process and tool optimization for employee development:
• She offers expertise in enhancing HR processes and utilizing effective tools to foster employee growth and success within organizations.
• Mentoring and coaching current and aspiring managers and leaders:
• She provides guidance and support to individuals in leadership positions, equipping them with the necessary skills and mindset for effective management.
• With her comprehensive skill set and dedication to facilitating growth, She is committed to empowering individuals and organizations to reach their full potential.

Head of the Epidemiology Department at the Provincial Sanitary and Epidemiological Station in Katowice, State Sanitary Inspector in Ruda Śląska.

Participant in numerous conferences and training courses organized in Poland and the Silesian Province on protective vaccinations, infectious diseases and infections, medical hygiene, decontamination, and measures taken to ensure epidemiological safety in the Silesian Province. Co-organizer of numerous popular science conferences organized by the Silesian Provincial Sanitary Inspector and the Silesian Branch of the Polish Hygiene Society. Participant in popular science conferences organized by the Ministry of Health, the Internal Security Agency, the National Institute of Public Health, the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate, the Silesian Provincial Sanitary Inspector, the Polish Hygiene Society, the Silesian Branch of the Polish Society of Occupational Medicine, the Association of Medical Hygiene, and the Polish Association of Epidemiological Nurses.

(Kierownik Oddziału Epidemiologii w Wojewódzkiej Stacji Sanitarno-Epidemiologicznej w Katowicach, Państwowa Inspektor Sanitarny w Rudzie Śląskiej.

Uczestniczka wielu konferencji i szkoleń organizowanych na terenie Polski oraz województwa śląskiego w zakresie szczepień ochronnych, chorób zakaźnych i zakażeń, higieny lecznictwa, dekontaminacji oraz działań podejmowanych w zakresie zapewnienia bezpieczeństwa epidemiologicznego województwa śląskiego. Współorganizatorka licznych konferencji popularno-naukowych organizowanych przez Śląskiego Państwowego Wojewódzkiego Inspektora Sanitarnego oraz Polskie Towarzystwo Higieniczne Oddział Śląski. Uczestniczka konferencji popularno-naukowych organizowanych przez Ministerstwo Zdrowia, Agencję Bezpieczeństwa Wewnętrznego, NIZP-Państwowy Zakład Higieny, Główny Inspektorat Sanitarny, Śląskiego Państwowego Wojewódzkiego Inspektora Sanitarnego, Polskie Towarzystwo Higieniczne, Polskie Towarzystwo Medycyny Pracy Oddział Śląski, Stowarzyszenie Higieny Lecznictwa, Polskie Stowarzyszenie Pielęgniarek Epidemiologicznych.)

Dr. Jakub Dąbrowski is a marketing and project management professional who integrates scholarly research with hands-on industry experience. He obtained his PhD in management and quality sciences from Gdańsk University of Technology, focusing on innovation in marketing and knowledge sharing within organizations. He also earned his master’s degree with honors from the same institution’s Faculty of Management and Economics.

Dr. Dąbrowski’s career has been rooted in the energy and technology sectors. He is currently the Marketing Director for Veolia Group in Poland, where he leads marketing strategy and customer experience initiatives for a major international energy and environmental services company. In this capacity, and as a member of supervisory boards for Veolia’s Polish subsidiaries, he has driven branding, rebranding, and digital marketing projects aimed at both B2B and B2C clients. His previous roles include managing the business development and project management office at Energa (a large Polish energy utility) and over five years in the telecommunications industry with Orange, where he rose from sales roles to regional management. Alongside his corporate roles, Dr. Dąbrowski has been active in research, publishing on topics such as e-consumer behavior, the effectiveness of advertising media, and the impact of tacit knowledge sharing on innovation in project teams. In 2023, he was recognized as Poland’s “Chief Marketing Officer of the Year” in the Energy/Utilities sector, underscoring his impact in the field. Internationally, he has engaged in cross-border business projects — for example, serving as an advisor on a corporate expansion in Slovakia — and he collaborates within the global network of Veolia.

He also holds international project management certifications (including PRINCE2 Practitioner), reflecting his commitment to global best practices. Dr. Dąbrowski’s dual expertise in cutting-edge marketing and effective project delivery enables him to contribute richly to EMBA courses in marketing strategy, project management, and digital transformation.

Advisor to water supply and sewage companies and local government units in the field of water safety, crisis management, rainwater management, and interpretation of issues related to water and sewage management. Doctor of Chemical Sciences. Alexander von Humboldt Foundation scholarship holder. Graduate of postgraduate studies in management under the MBA program. Author of dozens of scientific publications in the field of materials chemistry, wastewater treatment technology, and water management. Long-standing member of management and supervisory boards of municipal companies, expert on the list of the Minister of the Environment in the field of water law procedures, member of the River Basin Council at RZGW Gliwice. He has professional experience on the domestic and international market (including Aqua Bielsko-Biała, International Water, United Utilities, Veolia, Aqualogy (Spain), Suez, Saur). Co-author of the book (Beck Publishing, December 2017) "New Water Law – the most important changes for municipalities and water supply and sewage companies.

(Doradca przedsiębiorstw wodociągów i kanalizacji oraz jednostek samorządu terytorialnego z zakresu bezpieczeństwa wodnego, zarządzania kryzysowego, zarządzania gospodarką wodami opadowymi oraz interpretacji zagadnień związanych z gospodarką wodno-ściekową. Doktor nauk chemicznych. Stypendysta Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Absolwent studiów podyplomowych z zarządzania wg programu MBA. Autor kilkudziesięciu publikacji naukowych z dziedziny chemii materiałów, technologii oczyszczania ścieków oraz gospodarki wodnej. Wieloletni członek zarządów i rad nadzorczych przedsiębiorstw gospodarki komunalnej, biegły z listy Ministra Środowiska w zakresie procedur wodnoprawnych, członek Rady Dorzecza przy RZGW Gliwice. Posiada doświadczenie zawodowe na rynku krajowym i międzynarodowym (m.in. Aqua Bielsko-Biała, International Water, United Utilities, Veolia, Aqualogy (Hiszpania), Suez, Saur). Współautor książki (wydawnictwo Beck, grudzień 2017) „Nowe Prawo wodne – najważniejsze zmiany dla gmin i przedsiębiorstw wodociągów i kanalizacji.)

Doctor of Medical Sciences. Director of the S. Żeromski Specialist Hospital SP ZOZ in Krakow. Previously, for over 40 years, he was professionally associated with the General Surgery Department of the Bonifraters Hospital. A renowned surgeon and proctologist. Former member of the Presidium of the Supreme Medical Council.

Since 1997, he has been involved in the work of the medical self-government, in the structures of the Regional Medical Council in Krakow and the Supreme Medical Council. Co-author of the 2009 amendment to the Medical Chambers Act, long-time editor-in-chief of Biuletyn Lekarski (Medical Bulletin), and author of articles on healthcare.

Honored with the highest distinction of the Polish Medical Association – the Gloria Medicinae medal – awarded for dedicated service to people, for the highest respect for human health and life, for conscientious and dignified practice of the art of healing, for upholding the honor and noble traditions of the medical profession, and for creating lasting values for the good of the Polish Medical Association. The medal is awarded to only 10 doctors worldwide each year.

Participant in four charity trips to Cameroon and one to Madagascar.

(Doktor nauk medycznych. Dyrektor Szpitala Specjalistycznego im. S. Żeromskiego SP ZOZ w Krakowie. Wcześniej, przez ponad 40 lat związany zawodowo z Oddziałem Chirurgii Ogólnej Szpitala Zakonu Bonifratrów. Znany chirurg i proktolog. Były członek prezydium Naczelnej Rady Lekarskiej.

Od 1997 roku zaangażowany w pracę na rzecz samorządu lekarskiego – w strukturach Okręgowej Rady Lekarskiej w Krakowie oraz Naczelnej Rady Lekarskiej. Współautor nowelizacji Ustawy o Izbach Lekarskich z 2009 roku, wieloletni redaktor naczelny „Biuletynu Lekarskiego”, autor publicystyki na temat ochrony zdrowia.

Uhonorowany najwyższym odznaczeniem Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego - medalem Medal Gloria Medicinae – przyznawanym za ofiarną służbę ludziom, za najwyższy szacunek dla zdrowia i życia ludzkiego, za sumienne i godne wykonywanie sztuki leczenia, za podtrzymywanie honoru i szlachetnych tradycji stanu lekarskiego, za tworzenie nieprzemijających wartości dla dobra Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego. Medal jest przyznawany tylko 10 lekarzom w świecie w ciągu jednego roku.

Uczestnik czterech wyjazdów charytatywnych do Kamerunu i jednego na Madagaskar.)

Doctor of Law. Assistant professor and Director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research at the WSB University. Vice-President of the Management Board of Grupa Azoty S.A., responsible for investments, innovation, and research and development. He gained his professional experience both in public administration (Sejm of the Republic of Poland, Ministry of Science and Higher Education) and in the non-governmental sector (including the Energy for Europe Foundation, Tarnów Scientific Society, Association of Chemical Industry Engineers and Technicians, Stock Exchange Foundation).

He also has extensive experience working in supervisory bodies (including Polish Radio in Warsaw “RDC” S.A., Zakłady Górniczo-Metalowe “Zębiec” S.A. in Zębiec, H. Cegielski Poznań S.A., MPEC Chełm sp. z o.o.).

He is an expert in the European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training (ECVET).

Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Institute of New Chemical Syntheses in Puławy and the Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials. Member of the Council of the Institute of Biopolymers and Chemical Fibers and member of the Łukasiewicz Research Network Advisory Board. Chairman of the Council of the Industry of the Future Platform Foundation. Vice-President of the international industry organization Fertilizers Europe. Author and co-author of dozens of scientific articles on management, trade, and technological issues. Co-author of the book: “I'm building my first 3D printer.”

(Doktor nauk prawnych. Adiunkt oraz Dyrektor Instytutu Badań nad Sztuczną Inteligencją w Akademii WSB. Wiceprezes Zarządu Grupy Azoty S.A. odpowiedzialny za inwestycje, innowacje oraz obszar badawczo – rozwojowy. Doświadczenie zawodowe zdobywał zarówno w administracji państwowej (Sejm RP, Ministerstwo Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego), jak też w sektorze pozarządowym (m.in. Fundacja Energia dla Europy, Tarnowskie Towarzystwo Naukowe, Stowarzyszenie Inżynierów i Techników Przemysłu Chemicznego, Fundacja Giełdy Papierów Wartościowych).

Posiada również bogate doświadczenie związane z pracą w organach nadzoru (m.in. Polskie Radio w Warszawie „RDC” S.A., Zakłady Górniczo-Metalowe „Zębiec” S.A. w Zębcu, H. Cegielski Poznań S.A., MPEC Chełm sp. z o.o.).

Jest ekspertem europejskiego systemu akumulowania i przenoszenia osiągnięć w kształceniu i szkoleniu zawodowym (ECVET – European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training).

Przewodniczący Rady Naukowej Instytutu Nowych Syntez Chemicznych w Puławach oraz Instytutu Ceramiki i Materiałów Budowalnych. Członek Rady Instytutu Biopolimerów i Włókien Chemicznych oraz członek Kolegium Doradców Sieci Badawczej Łukasiewicz. Przewodniczący Rady Fundacji Platforma Przemysłu Przyszłości. Wiceprezydent międzynarodowej organizacji branżowej Fertilizers Europe. Autor i współautor kilkudziesięciu artykułów naukowych dot. zarządzania, handlu i zagadnień technologicznych. Współautor publikacji książkowej: „Buduję swoją pierwszą drukarkę 3D”.)

Dr. Katarzyna Kolasińska‑Morawska is an academic with a strong background in management science and practical involvement in international projects. She received her PhD in management from the University of Łódź, where her doctoral research examined the development of large-format retail and its impact on consumer behavior. She also holds a Master’s in Management and Marketing from the University of Łódź and later broadened her expertise with a second master’s degree in Social Sciences (specializing in pedagogy) from the Social Academy of Sciences.

Dr. Kolasińska‑Morawska is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Management at the Cracow University of Economics. Her research and publications focus on modern logistics, e-commerce, and the use of ICT innovations in management. She has published scholarly articles and edited volumes on topics such as logistic customer service, digital transformation in business, and agile management techniques. In her academic career spanning over two decades, she has taught a wide array of subjects, including global supply chain management, project management in logistics, market research methods, and e-business models.

She has also been deeply involved in European Union-funded research projects (e.g., Erasmus+ initiatives and innovation in education programs), working as a specialist in research and data analysis. This project work, along with her role as editor for series like “Logistic Management” in a scientific journal, highlights her engagement with international academic and professional networks. Dr. Kolasińska‑Morawska also spent several years in industry as a marketing analyst for a major retail corporation (Rossmann), linking her academic insights with real-world market trends. With her combined experience in academia, industry, and cross-border projects, she brings valuable expertise to EMBA modules on operations management, innovation, and international business strategy.

Karol Kujawa, PhD is an assistant professor and security studies expert whose career bridges academia and government. He received his PhD in 2010 from Adam Mickiewicz University, specializing in political thought and culture. He has since pursued advanced research abroad, including a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Illinois in 2024. At present, Dr. Kujawa serves as an Assistant Professor at WSB University (Dąbrowa Górnicza), where he has been a faculty member since 2016, teaching and publishing in the fields of international relations and security. In parallel, he contributes his expertise to public policy as an Expert at the Strategic Analysis Center of Poland’s Ministry of National Defense, a role in which he provides research-based analysis and reports on defense and security issues.

Dr. Kujawa’s research interests include international security cooperation, crisis management, and foreign policy strategy. He has been involved in prominent research projects and networks, such as a Ministry of Defense-funded study on the “Nordic Model of Building State Resilience” and EU-sponsored security collaborations, which align with his focus on state security, negotiation, and international relations. An active scholar, he has co-authored publications on topics like soft power in international affairs and the protection of cultural heritage during conflicts. His recent works include analyses of security frameworks and a co-authored guidebook on protective security design for public spaces. Dr. Kujawa’s professional and academic activities have a strong international dimension: he has participated in European research consortia, engaged with NATO-affiliated working groups, and spent time as a visiting researcher in the United States, all of which contribute to the global perspective he brings to Executive MBA modules in strategy and international management.

Dr. Omogbemi is a lecturer and researcher whose work bridges sustainable development and international management. He obtained his B.Sc. in Economics from Lagos State University in Nigeria and later pursued graduate studies in Europe, earning a Master’s in Economics and Business Administration in 2017 from EuroAcademy in Tallinn, Estonia.

He recently completed his doctoral degree (PhD in Strategic Management, 2025) at WSB University in Poland. Since 2018, Dr. Omogbemi has been a faculty member at WSB University, initially as an Assistant Lecturer and currently as a Lecturer-Researcher in the Open Academy of Science.

His research interests focus on corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability and sustainable development, as well as international economics – particularly the interplay of foreign direct investment (FDI), migration, and economic development. He has published research reflecting these themes: for instance, he has examined the impact of university education on business ethics and corruption in Nigeria, the effects of China’s FDI on African economies, and the role of strategic CSR in higher education. Dr. Omogbemi actively engages in international academic projects and networks. He has been involved in Visegrad Fund initiatives to internationalize startups in Central Europe and to explore Industry 4.0 challenges across borders.

He is also a participant in an Erasmus+ partnership on innovative teaching (gamification) in business education. A Nigerian citizen who has studied and worked in Estonia and Poland, Dr. Omogbemi brings a multicultural perspective to management. His blend of expertise in sustainable business, global economic trends, and cross-border collaboration informs his teaching in the EMBA program, especially on subjects like CSR and international strategy.

Iga Lehman, PhD is an associate professor of management whose work bridges applied linguistics and organizational studies. She holds a habilitated doctorate (dr hab.) and has been serving as Associate Professor at WSB University in Dąbrowa Górnicza since 2024, following over a decade as a faculty member at the University of Social Sciences in Warsaw. Dr. Lehman is also the Editor-in-Chief of the multidisciplinary journal Discourses on Culture, where she fosters scholarly dialogue across humanities and social sciences. Her research adopts a critical, language-centered approach to management and leadership, examining how discourse and communication shape organizational phenomena.

Key interests include discursive leadership, sociocultural and linguistic marginalization in professional communities, diversity and inclusion in organizational communication, and dialogical approaches to leadership. She has an extensive publication record in these areas, with articles appearing in international journals of applied linguistics, management communication, and education – for example, in Management Communication Quarterly, Journal of Management Education, Innovations in Education and Teaching International, Ibérica, and Organization. Her recent monograph, Charismatic Leadership in Organizations: A Critique of Texts, was published by Routledge, contributing to the prestigious Leadership Studies series. Dr. Lehman’s career reflects significant international engagement: she publishes in English-language journals, collaborates with global researchers, and participates in international conferences on organizational discourse. Through both her editorial work and teaching, she brings a globally informed, interdisciplinary perspective to the Executive MBA curriculum, especially in areas of leadership communication and cultural diversity.

Head of Administration at Sosnowiecki Szpital Miejski Sp. z o.o. (Sosnowiec Municipal Hospital). She has 20 years of professional experience, including 14 years in the healthcare industry. She supervised the implementation of over 5,000 contracts for the provision of healthcare services and reviewed 200 applications for European funding. She has conducted over 100 inspections and audits in healthcare units and supervised approximately 60 healthcare units.

(Kierownik działu administracji w Sosnowieckim Szpitalu Miejskim Sp. z o.o. Posiada 20-letnie doświadczenie zawodowe, w tym 14-letnie w branży ochrony zdrowia. Sprawowała nadzór nad realizacją ponad 5000 umów o udzielanie świadczeń zdrowotnych oraz opiniowała 200 wniosków aplikujących o dofinansowanie ze środków europejskich. Przeprowadziła ponad 100 kontroli i audytów w jednostkach ochrony zdrowia, a ok. 60 jednostek ochrony zdrowia obejmowała nadzorem.)

Dr. Eng. Paweł Morawski is an information systems and logistics management specialist who has successfully straddled academic and industry roles. He earned his doctoral degree in management science from the University of Social Sciences in Łódź, with a dissertation on the virtualization of logistics management in customer service for small and mid-sized enterprises. His academic qualifications are complemented by two Master of Engineering degrees from Warsaw University of Technology — one in Electronics and Information Technology and another in Production Engineering — giving him a strong technical foundation. In academia, Dr. Morawski serves as a Research and Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Economics in Kraków. He has previously held faculty positions at Łódź University of Technology and at the University of Social Sciences, teaching subjects such as e-business, digital transformation, IT service management (ITIL), and supply chain e-logistics. He is known for incorporating practical simulations and industry case studies into his classes, covering topics from agile project management (Scrum) to business process modeling. His research work, often collaborative, addresses the intersections of technology and management: he has co-authored publications on innovations in last-mile logistics during the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of e-learning technologies in teaching logistics, and the cultivation of a sustainability culture in universities. Many of his studies have been presented at international conferences or published in international journals like Sustainability and conference proceedings abroad, reflecting a global engagement in his scholarly activity.

In parallel, Dr. Morawski has accumulated significant industry experience in the IT and telecommunications sector. He worked for over a decade in technical and managerial roles at Siemens and Nokia Siemens Networks, and later as a consultant for enterprise software (CRM/ERP) implementations and IT service management solutions. He continues to consult as a Senior ITSM expert, advising organizations on optimizing their IT processes. This real-world experience, combined with participation in EU-funded projects (including Erasmus+ initiatives focused on education and innovation), gives Dr. Morawski a broad perspective on how technology and globalization affect management practices. His background enables him to offer EMBA participants a valuable blend of academic knowledge and practical know-how in technology management, process improvement, and logistics strategy.

Dr. Karolina Mucha‑Kuś is a strategy and sustainability expert who bridges high-level industry practice and academic insight. She earned her PhD in strategic management from the University of Economics in Katowice, building on dual master’s degrees in Project Management (Silesian International Business School) and in Business English. She further expanded her expertise with postgraduate certifications in the energy field (specialized studies in Gas Market and in Nuclear Energy at AGH University of Science and Technology).

Dr. Mucha‑Kuś has built a significant career in the energy sector. She currently serves as the Strategy, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and Regulatory Affairs Director at TAURON Polska Energia, one of Poland’s largest energy companies. In this role, and previously as Projects & Investment Director for the Upper Silesian metropolitan authority, she has led major initiatives in sustainable development, infrastructure investment, and regional economic cooperation. Notably, she has also held governance roles, including Acting President and Supervisory Board member of TAURON Group subsidiaries, guiding corporate strategy at the highest levels. In parallel, since 2018, Dr. Mucha‑Kuś has been an Adjunct Professor at the WSB University in Dąbrowa Górnicza, where she lectures in management. She is also actively involved in academia as a journal editor, having served as Editor-in-Chief of Forum Scientiae Oeconomia, a research periodical in economics and management. Her areas of publication and editorial interest include innovation in business, regional development, and management education.

Dr. Mucha‑Kuś has substantial international exposure: she has worked with multinational corporations (including early career roles collaborating with France’s Vattenfall and the France Télécom group) and is fluent in English and French. She frequently represents her organization in international conferences on energy policy and sustainability. With her blend of corporate leadership and academic engagement, Dr. Mucha‑Kuś offers EMBA participants authoritative perspectives on strategic planning, sustainable business practices, and change management in a global context.

Dean of the Extramural Faculty of the WSB University in Cieszyn. Doctor of Humanities. Certified coach – graduate of postgraduate studies at the Academy of Professional Coaching, academic tutor, personal development trainer, and consultant in the field of education. Accredited Insight Discovery method trainer. She conducts workshops and training courses in the following areas: interpersonal communication, assertiveness, negotiation, time management, team building, customer service, coaching management, and business and office etiquette. Passionate about the psychology of learning, education, and neurodidactics.

(Dziekan Wydziału Zamiejscowego Akademii WSB w Cieszynie. Doktor nauk humanistycznych. Dyplomowany coach – absolwentka studiów podyplomowych na kierunku: Akademii Profesjonalnego Coachingu, tutor akademicki, trener rozwoju osobistego i konsultant w obszarze edukacji. Akredytowany trener metody Insight Discowery. Prowadzi warsztaty i szkolenia z zakresu: komunikacji międzyludzkiej, asertywności, negocjacji, zarządzania sobą w czasie, budowania zespołów, obsługi klienta, zarządzania coachingowego, savoir-vivre'u w biznesie i urzędzie. Pasjonatka psychologii uczenia się, kształcenia i neurodydaktyki.)

Doctor of Economics in the field of management science. Member of the National Scientific Council of the Polish Economic Society in Warsaw and Secretary of the Board of the Polish Economic Society in Katowice. Organizer and moderator of scientific conferences related to sustainable development and corporate social responsibility. In her professional and scientific work, she deals with issues in the areas of compliance, ethics, sustainable development, and ESG transformation. Specialist in integrated management systems: quality management, environmental management, and occupational health and safety management. Lead auditor of a certification body. For many years, she has been providing consulting and training services, including in healthcare institutions. Lecturer in the postgraduate program Sustainable Development and ESG and Compliance Officer at the WSB University.

(Doktor nauk ekonomicznych w dyscyplinie nauki o zarządzaniu. Członkini Krajowej Rady Naukowej Polskiego Towarzystwa Ekonomicznego w Warszawie oraz Sekretarz Zarządu Polskiego Towarzystwa Ekonomicznego w Katowicach. Organizator i moderator konferencji naukowych związanych z tematyką zrównoważonego rozwoju oraz społecznej odpowiedzialności biznesu. W pracy zawodowej i naukowej zajmuje się zagadnieniami z obszarów compliance, etyki, zrównoważonego rozwoju oraz transformacji ESG. Specjalista z zakresu zintegrowanych systemów zarządzania: zarządzania jakością, zarządzania środowiskowego oraz zarządzania BHP. Audytor wiodący jednostki certyfikującej. Od wielu lat prowadzi działalność doradczą i szkoleniową, również w jednostkach ochrony zdrowia. Wykładowca na studiach podyplomowych Zrównoważony rozwój i ESG oraz Compliance Officer w Akademii WSB.)

Dr. Janjua is a researcher and lecturer with expertise in sustainability and compliance. He earned his PhD in International Relations (2024) from WSB University in Poland, where his dissertation addressed sustainability in middle-income countries. He also holds an MSc in International Business and Trade from Poznań University of Economics (2014) and a Master’s in Commerce from FUUST, Pakistan (2009). Dr. Janjua currently serves as a Teaching Assistant at WSB University and works as a Compliance Officer at TMF Group, a multinational professional services firm.

He has over a decade of industry experience in financial compliance and risk management, having previously been a Senior AML Specialist at BNP Paribas Securities Services (2021–2023) and a Compliance Analyst at MoneyGram International (2018–2020), after rising to a specialist role in that company since 2013. His academic research interests span sustainability, ESG, finance, and international relations.

Dr. Janjua has been an active contributor to scholarly publications, with recent co-authored papers on regulatory compliance in investment management and on energy economics in emerging markets. He has also engaged in international research collaborations – notably participating in projects funded by Chinese research foundations to study urban development and logistics in Asia. Originally from Pakistan and now a Polish citizen, Dr. Janjua brings a cross-cultural outlook. His combination of academic insight into sustainable management and practical experience in global compliance and risk mitigation enriches the EMBA program’s coverage of international business and corporate governance.

Dr. Maria Rybaczewska is an Assistant Professor of management who combines academic rigor with international experience in business. She earned her PhD in management from Lodz University of Technology, where she researched employer branding and consumer decision processes, and she holds a Master of Research in Business and Management from the University of Stirling in Scotland.

Her research interests focus on retail management and consumer behavior, as reflected in her publications on convenience store economics, e-commerce use by aging consumers, and the impact of employer image on purchasing decisions.

Dr. Rybaczewska has held academic positions in Poland and the UK, including a research fellowship at the University of Stirling examining retail data for policy insights. She has also been involved in a multinational research grant on local convenience food supply resilience between Scotland and Poland. In addition to her academic roles, she has industry experience in public relations and consulting. Fluent in English and experienced in cross-border collaborations, she brings valuable international and practical perspectives to EMBA modules in marketing and consumer behavior.

Dr. Maurice M. Steinhoff is an entrepreneurship scholar and innovation ecosystem builder who plays a key role at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management in Germany. He obtained his PhD in strategic entrepreneurship from HHL Leipzig, investigating how new ventures and corporate innovators achieve success. He also holds a Master’s degree in Management with a specialization in Strategic Management and Organizations from Europa-Universität Flensburg, and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems. As part of his formative education, Dr. Steinhoff participated in an international exchange program on business models and logistics in Douala, Cameroon, reflecting his early engagement with global business perspectives.

In his current academic role, Dr. Steinhoff is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurial Management at HHL, and he heads the Entrepreneurship Department’s cluster and ecosystem development. He is the co-founder and Managing Director of HHL Digital Space, an innovation hub and startup incubator, through which he mentors start-up teams and fosters entrepreneurship in practice. He also spearheaded the creation of “Stage Two,” which has grown into Europe’s largest university venture competition, linking entrepreneurs from across the continent. His teaching portfolio includes courses on entrepreneurship, strategic innovation, complexity management, and problem-solving, often delivered in international forums (he has served as a visiting professor abroad in these subjects).

Dr. Steinhoff’s research focuses on business model innovation, start-up ventures, and corporate venturing. He has an active publication record, including co-authored articles on radical business model change (for instance, studies on the Metaverse and digital platforms) and frameworks for corporate venture success. His work has appeared in high-ranking journals like the International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research and the Service Industries Journal, and he regularly presents at global conferences such as the European Academy of Management (EURAM). Beyond academia, Dr. Steinhoff gained industry experience as a consultant in IT solutions and even as an entrepreneur himself—he founded a digital media project early in his career and undertook a management trainee program in South Africa with a multinational company. These experiences, spanning Europe and Africa, contribute to his multicultural understanding of business. Through roles like Board Member of the Startup Campus Alliance and involvement in global entrepreneurship networks, he stays at the forefront of international startup ecosystem trends. Dr. Steinhoff’s profile offers EMBA participants leading-edge insights into entrepreneurial management, innovation strategy, and the cultivation of start-up ecosystems, all grounded in his hands-on leadership and international research experience.

Dr. Hana Štvrková is an academic specializing in business administration and cross-border economic development. She earned her Ph.D. in Business Administration from VSB – Technical University of Ostrava in the Czech Republic (2004–2009) and also holds an MBA (2013) as well as an LL.M. in public administration and law (2019) from institutions in the Czech Republic. Dr. Štvrková is a faculty member at the Faculty of Economics, VSB-TU Ostrava, and has expanded her academic influence globally as a Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa since 2021.

She has been an active research collaborator with WSB University in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland, since 2016, engaging in joint projects that strengthen Czech-Polish academic cooperation. Her research interests focus on international entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and the impacts of macroeconomic change on small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Notably, she has published studies on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cross-border business operations and innovation in Central Europe, as well as on sustainable economic transitions such as low-carbon economy competencies in the construction sector. Dr. Štvrková’s work often examines comparisons between the Czech Republic and Poland, reflecting her commitment to regional cooperation. She has a strong record of international publications in journals like Energies and Administrative Sciences, and has presented at global conferences.

Her professional engagements include roles that leverage her multilingual abilities and project management skills for transnational education and research initiatives, making her a valuable contributor to internationally oriented programs like the EMBA.

Dr Andrzej Szteliga is a veteran economist and diplomat with extensive international experience in trade promotion and regional development. He earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Economics in Katowice in 2006, following a Master’s in Industrial Economics from the same university and postgraduate diplomas in Journalism (University of Warsaw) and Diplomatic Protocol (International Diplomatic Academy in Paris).

Dr Szteliga has held prominent roles in government service: he was Minister-Counselor and Head of the Trade & Investment Promotion Section at the Polish Embassy in Paris between 2007 and 2012, where he facilitated international business partnerships and supported Polish enterprises in France. He later served as Director of the Silesian Voivodeship’s Office in Brussels (2014–2016), representing his home region to the European Union institutions and coordinating cross-border cooperation initiatives. Earlier, he led the International Cooperation Department at the Silesian regional government, managing EU-funded projects and partnerships (2004–2006). In academia, Dr. Szteliga is affiliated with WSB University and shares his practical knowledge in courses on international business and management. His research and professional interests encompass international business development, regional economic growth, and trade and investment promotion strategies. He has a particular focus on how marketing innovations, digital tools, and even gamification can enhance managerial training and organizational effectiveness in a cross-cultural context.

Dr Szteliga is the author of works on professional etiquette and diplomatic protocol (2018/2021) as well as managerial etiquette (2012), reflecting his interest in the soft skills of international management. Fluent in multiple languages and having worked across Poland, France, and Belgium, he brings a truly international perspective to the Executive MBA program, especially in modules related to international management, public-private partnership, and global marketing strategies.

A graduate of the Faculty of Mechanics and Machine Design of the Bydgoszcz University of Technology, doctor of social sciences in the discipline of management and quality sciences. Since more than 20 years he plays supervising and managerial roles in the automotive, electrotechnical and metal industry. His experience includes building and running up the new production plant. Since 2003, he has been involved in the implementation of lean production Six Sigma management conceptions. He obtained the Master Black Belt certification in Six Sigma and lean. His main scientific interests include research on the change in organizational behavior when implementing these management conceptions in the environment of transnational corporations.

Dr. Olgierd Witczak is a marketing management expert and long-serving academic who has also actively worked as a market researcher and consultant. He received his PhD in marketing from the University of Economics in Katowice, where he earlier earned his master’s degree in management and marketing. Dr. Witczak has been affiliated with the University of Economics in Katowice since 2000, for many years in the Market and Marketing Research Department and currently in the Department of Organizational Relationship Management. As an Assistant Professor (Adjunct), he has taught courses in marketing research, consumer behavior, and relationship management, mentoring students in both Polish and English. His research encompasses business-to-business marketing, customer relationship management (CRM), and cross-cultural market analysis. He has contributed chapters and articles on topics such as building client relationships in B2B markets (theory and practice), determinants of logistic customer service, and youth employment trends in Poland and neighboring countries. Some of these publications are results of international collaborations, including comparative studies involving Czech and Slovak partners, demonstrating his engagement beyond Poland.

In addition to his academic career, Dr. Witczak has amassed extensive consulting and training experience. He has led or participated in numerous market analysis projects for various organizations: for example, coordinating image and customer satisfaction research for the Katowice Airport, managing packaging market research for a multinational firm, and consulting on marketing strategy for companies in industries ranging from construction materials to hospitality. He has also served as a professional trainer in multiple EU-funded programs aimed at enhancing workforce skills and innovation, where he developed and delivered training on customer service standards and brand management for companies. Dr. Witczak is fluent in English (and conversant in Russian), and his involvement in projects like international academic competitions and research grants has further broadened his international perspective. His ability to translate data-driven market insights into effective management strategies allows him to bring a very practical and global outlook to EMBA modules on marketing, customer experience, and strategic market analysis.

Dr Andrzej Woźniak is an academic and administrator with expertise in strategic management and higher education leadership. He earned a doctorate in economics (management sciences) in 2013 with a specialization in strategic management, and holds dual master’s degrees (both awarded in 2009): an M.A. in Management and Marketing from the University of Social Sciences in Poland and an M.Sc. in Professional Communication awarded jointly with Clark University in the United States. Dr Woźniak has over a decade of academic experience, including service as Assistant Professor at the University of Social Sciences and as Vice-Dean in that institution’s London campus, where he oversaw program management and quality assurance. In 2025, he joined WSB University in Warsaw as Vice-Dean for Development and Assistant Professor, contributing to program development and internationalization initiatives.

His research and publication activities focus on strategic forecasting, organizational development, and intercultural management, reflecting his background as Deputy Editor of the Journal of Intercultural Management from 2015 to 2020. Dr Woźniak has co-authored works on strategic economic forecasts for Poland and on higher education management (including studies of university mergers and branding). Alongside his academic roles, he briefly ventured into industry as a plant manager in 2021–2022, giving him practical management insight. He has actively engaged in international cooperation through his leadership of a university branch in London and by presenting research at international conferences, making him well attuned to cross-border academic collaborations in management education.

A lawyer, business coach, and facilitator who has been involved in team and organizational development and the implementation of innovative management and leadership practices for over 10 years. He has worked with managers, project managers, and scrum masters from over 20 countries on two continents. He is an expert on self-organizing teams, teal organizations, agile leadership, and HR.

Since 2011, as CCO (Chief Communications Officer), he has been implementing Agile and Management 3.0 practices at Selleo, one of the most innovatively managed IT companies in Europe, and as Senior Consultant/Executive Coach at Simitri International and Marshall Goldsmith Certified Executive Coach, he has been coaching and training international corporations such as Cisco, Unilever, and Credit Swiss.

In 2015, he received the HR Dream Team award for using the Management 3.0 concept in recruitment and for the most innovative management of candidate experiences, and in 2016, he received the EBStars award for technological innovations in the recruitment process. Dariusz is also the co-author of the Agile HR Manifesto, and in cooperation with organizations, he has implemented and adapted management approaches such as Holacracy, Sociocracy 3.0, and Management 3.0.

He has been a licensed Management 3.0 trainer since 2014. He conducts training in agile methodology and holds Agile Coach, Agile Master, Scrum Master, and Scrum Trainer certifications, as well as High Performance Leadership (Brian Tracy International) and Level 3 Award in Management (Institute of Leadership & Management) certifications.

(Prawnik, business coach i facylitator, który od ponad 10 lat zajmuje się rozwojem zespołów i organizacji oraz wdrażaniem innowacyjnych praktyk z zakresu zarządzania i przywództwa. Pracował z menedżerami, kierownikami projektów i scrum masterami z ponad 20 krajów świata na dwóch kontynentach. Jest ekspertem od samoorganizujących się zespołów, turkusowych organizacji oraz zwinnego przywództwa i HR.

Od 2011 roku, jako CCO (Chief Communications Officer), wdraża praktyki Agile i  Management 3.0 w Selleo - jednej z najbardziej innowacyjnie zarządzanych firm informatycznych w Europie oraz, jako Senior Consultant / Executive Coach w Simitri International oraz Marshall Goldsmith Certified Executive Coach, prowadzi coaching i szkolenia dla międzynarodowych korporacji takich jak Cisco, Unilever czy Credit Swiss.

W 2015 roku roku otrzymał nagrodę HR Dream Team za wykorzystanie koncepcji Management 3.0 w rekrutacji oraz najbardziej innowacyjne zarządzanie doświadczeniami kandydatów, a w 2016 wyróżnienie EBStars za innowacje technologiczne w procesie rekrutacji. Dariusz jest także współautorem Agile HR Manifesto, a współpracując z  organizacjami wdrażał i adaptował takie podejścia do zarządzania jak Holakracja, Socjokracja 3.0 czy Management 3.0.

Od 2014 roku jest licencjonowanym trenerem Management 3.0. Prowadzi szkolenia z zakresu metodologii agile, posiada certyfikaty Agile Coach, Agile Master, Scrum Master oraz Scrum Trainer, a także High Performance Leadership (Brian Tracy International) oraz Level 3 Award in Management (Institute of Leadership & Management).)

Dr. Zaskórski is a seasoned IT industry executive and academic lecturer who specializes in technology management and digital business. He earned his doctorate in social sciences (management discipline) in 2019 from the Military University of Technology (WAT) in Warsaw.

Dr. Zaskórski’s professional career has been centered in the information technology and consumer electronics sectors, where he has over two decades of leadership experience. From 2014 to 2021, he served as Head of IT Business (Country Manager) at Samsung Electronics Poland, overseeing the company’s enterprise solutions division. In this role, he managed a multi-department team of 70+ and was responsible for product strategy, marketing, and B2B sales, achieving a 19% annual growth rate and leading Samsung to #1 market share in key segments domestically. For his success in doubling sales and profits, he was honored as Samsung’s “Employee of the Year” in 2018. Since 2021, Dr. Zaskórski has been the General Manager of Lenovo Poland, directing nationwide operations for the global PC company.

Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at Sygnity (2010–2014) as Director of Solutions, where he led a 100-person software development and consulting team and forged strategic alliances with major IT vendors. He also spent over a decade at Scania (1999–2011) as a member of the IT management board, developing pan-European digital systems for the automotive industry. In academia, Dr. Zaskórski has contributed as an assistant professor and guest lecturer, sharing his practical insights with students. He maintains an interest in research on innovation and cybersecurity management – exemplified by his recent involvement in a project on cybersecurity’s socio-economic dimensions and its impact on public safety and trust.

Dr. Zaskórski’s international exposure is evident from his work with global corporations and projects spanning multiple countries and markets. His combination of high-level corporate leadership and scholarly perspective provides EMBA participants with a valuable understanding of digital transformation, strategic IT management, and innovation leadership on an international scale.

He is a certified auditor, holds CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) qualifications and is a member of ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). For five years, he worked in the audit department at Ernst & Young, where he audited the financial statements of mainly manufacturing companies, as well as capital groups operating in the real estate market. He also participated in training new audit department employees in the performance of external audit tasks.

Since 2008, he has been working as a trainer at EY, specializing in financial training, mainly in the field of IFRS, US GAAP, as well as the differences between IFRS, US GAAP and the Accounting Act. He is also an expert in the area of controlling and management accounting, as well as International Standards on Auditing.

He has conducted closed training courses for, among others: TRW Polska, Sephora Polska, PZL Mielec, Piotr i Paweł, the Polish Financial Supervision Authority, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, and PZU.

(Biegły rewident, posiada kwalifikacje CIA (Certifed Internal Auditor) i jest członkiem ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Przez pięć lat pracował w dziale audytu Ernst & Young i zajmował się badaniem sprawozdań finansowych głównie spółek produkcyjnych, a także grup kapitałowych działających na rynku nieruchomości. Brał również udział w szkoleniu nowych pracowników działu audytu w zakresie wykonywania zadań audytu zewnętrznego.

Od 2008 pracuje jako trener w EY,  specjalizuje się w szkoleniach finansowych, głównie z zakresu MSSF, US GAAP, jak również różnic pomiędzy MSSF, US GAAP i ustawą o rachunkowości. Jest także ekspertem w obszarze controllingu i rachunkowości zarządczej oraz Międzynarodowych Standardów Rewizji Finansowej.

Prowadził szkolenia zamknięte m.in. dla: TRW Polska, Sephora Polska, PZL Mielec, Piotr i Paweł, Urząd Komisji Nadzoru Finansowego, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, PZU.)

Inspector at the Center for Quality Monitoring in Healthcare. Manager at the Rydgier Hospital in Katowice. Participant in training courses on: “Quality Management System Representative PN-EN ISO 9000:2015,” “Internal Auditor of the Integrated Management System according to ISO 9001” ISO 14001 and PN-N 18001“, ”Environmental Management System according to ISO 14001“ and ”Food Safety Management System according to ISO 22000", “Occupational Health and Safety Management System according to PN-N-18001”, “Hospital Accreditation Program”, “Internal Auditor of the Quality Management System according to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008”. Graduate of postgraduate studies in “Quality Manager” and “Organization and Management in Healthcare.”

Wizytator Centrum Monitorowania Jakości w Ochronie Zdrowia. Pełniąca funkcje kierownicze w Szpitalu im. Rydgiera w Katowicach. Uczestniczka szkoleń z zakresu: „Pełnomocnik Systemu Zarzadzania jakością PN-EN ISO 9000:2015”, „Auditor Wewnętrzny Zintegrowanego Systemu Zarzadzania wg ISO 9001”  ISO 14001oraz PN-N 18001”, „System zarządzania Środowiskowego wg ISO 14001” oraz „System Zarządzania Bezpieczeństwem Żywności wg ISO 22000”, „System Zarządzania Bezpieczeństwem i Higieną Pracy wg normy PN-N-18001”, „Program akredytacji szpitali”, „Auditor Wewnętrzny Systemu Zarządzania Jakością wg wymagań normy ISO 9001:2008”. Absolwentka studiów podyplomowych z zakresu „Menager Jakości” oraz „Organizacja i zarządzanie w ochronie zdrowia”.

Mr. Dziekoński is a lecturer and practitioner specializing in marketing and strategic management. He obtained his Master of Economic Sciences in Marketing in 2001 and later earned an MBA from Oxford Brookes University/Polish Open University in 2009. He spent over a decade in industry as Chief of Marketing at TurboCare (Siemens Group) from 2000 to 2013, where he led marketing teams and developed business plans.

He then co-founded and managed a training company (Experience Group, 2013–2015). Since 2017, Mr. Dziekoński has served as an academic at WSB University, acting as the Rector’s Proxy for the MBA Alumni Club and lecturing in MBA and International Management programs. He also spearheaded a “Gamification School” for lecturers to innovate teaching methods.

His professional interests include marketing strategy, international management, and gamification in business education. He has authored practical publications on digital marketing and budgeting – for instance, writing in industry journals about optimizing marketing budgets and strategies – and contributed chapters to handbooks on e-marketing and effective training design.

Recognized for teaching excellence (awarded “Teaching Star” in 2023), Mr. Dziekoński also brings international experience, having delivered marketing training programs to corporate teams in Central Europe (Serbia and Croatia). His blend of executive know-how and academic innovation is highly valuable for EMBA module delivery in marketing and management.

Maciej Kocoń, M.Sc., is a seasoned financial expert and corporate trainer with over two decades of experience in banking, risk management, and corporate finance. He holds dual master’s degrees in finance: one from the Warsaw School of Economics and another in Finance and International Business from Aarhus University in Denmark, including study periods at EDHEC Business School in France.

Mr. Kocoń specializes in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), financial instruments, and financial risk management. He spent eleven years at KPMG Poland as a manager in financial risk consulting, where he advised major banks on implementing IFRS 9 and designing risk management strategies. He later founded his own financial consultancy and has been delivering professional training for banks and corporations across Europe for more than 15 years. An accredited instructor (including ACCA preparation courses), he has also lectured at leading business academies.

With professional fluency in English and working knowledge of several other languages, Mr. Kocoń has extensive international exposure through his education and training engagements. His blend of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise enables him to enrich EMBA courses in financial management, corporate finance, and risk strategy with real-world insights.

Director of the Department of Adjudication and Legislation at the Personal Data Protection Office. Lawyer. Long-time lecturer on privacy protection, including personal data and access to legally protected secrets, author of numerous publications on personal data protection in the public and private sectors.

(Dyrektor Departamentu Orzecznictwa i Legislacji Urzędu Ochrony Danych Osobowych. Prawnik. Wieloletni wykładowca z zakresu ochrony prywatności, w tym danych osobowych  i dostępu do tajemnic prawnie chronionych, autorka licznych publikacji poświęconych ochronie danych osobowych w sektorze publicznym i prywatnym.)

Małgorzata Małecka-Tomala is an academic and project management professional focusing on innovative education. She holds a Master’s degree in Geography (specialization in Geoecotourism) from the University of Silesia (2012) and has engaged in doctoral-level training in management and quality sciences at WSB University, where she completed a PhD seminar in 2016. Further enhancing her international qualifications, she pursued postgraduate coursework in User Experience Design at the University of Cambridge, UK in 2025.

Małecka-Tomala is presently affiliated with WSB University, where she serves as a Didactic Mentor and project coordinator in educational development initiatives. In these roles, she shares modern teaching methods and facilitates design thinking workshops aimed at improving academic practices and student engagement. Her professional experience is rich with grant-funded educational projects — she has managed and contributed to numerous EU and ministry-funded programs addressing innovative teaching, prevention of student dropout in the digital era, and inclusion of learners with disabilities. Through her leadership of the WSB University Alumni Association, she has also fostered collaboration between academia and industry, organizing training and networking events for students and alumni.

Małecka-Tomala’s research interests lie at the intersection of pedagogy and management. She is particularly focused on design thinking in education, creativity and neurodidactics in learning, and the use of artificial intelligence and innovative methods to enhance teaching effectiveness. In the management domain, she explores project management innovations, marketing communication, and team management techniques. She has shared her findings through publications on design thinking in higher education and the development of transferable skills in the age of AI. Her academic work is complemented by substantial international exposure: in addition to her study experience in Great Britain, she has been involved in cross-border educational projects (such as a “Cross-border Energy Panel” environmental education initiative) and frequently participates in international conferences. Małgorzata Małecka-Tomala’s blend of academic credentials, practical project experience, and international engagement informs her contributions to the Executive MBA program, particularly in modules related to innovation in management education and creative problem-solving.

Entrepreneur, manager and consultant with more than 30 years of experience in streamlining business operations. Founder and head of Digit.on - a company specializing in the digital transformation of organizations. He gained professional experience working for global consulting firms (Deloitte, PwC) and technology corporations (IBM, Unisys, DXC Technology, Capgemini). He has taught students of EMBA Warsaw University and University of Illinois, Polish Academy of Sciences and has conducted classes for students of SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Leon Kozminski Academy, Lublin University of Technology, Gdansk University of Technology. In addition to consulting and implementation projects, he conducts workshops and training for executives, managers, consultants and staff.

Anastasiia Małota is a linguist and educator who integrates international experience into her teaching practice. She holds dual master’s degrees in English Philology: a Master’s from Kyiv National Linguistic University (2014) with specialization as a translator of English and Spanish, and a second Master’s from the Częstochowa School of Linguistics in Poland (2016) focusing on Business English and the fundamentals of economic education and entrepreneurship. Ms. Małota is currently pursuing doctoral studies in pedagogy at Ternopil National Pedagogical University in Ukraine, specializing in the theory and methodology of teaching Germanic languages. Professionally, she has amassed experience as a language instructor and international cooperation specialist.

From 2017 to 2020 she taught English to undergraduate and graduate students at Akademia Humanitas in Sosnowiec, and she earlier worked as an international relations specialist at a Polish higher education institution, coordinating academic partnerships and student exchanges with universities in Ukraine and other Eastern European countries. She is also a certified translator, running her own translation business since 2018 and working in multiple languages (Polish, English, Russian, and Ukrainian) to facilitate conference interpreting and written translations. Her research interests are centered on language pedagogy and innovative teaching methodologies. She is particularly interested in blended learning techniques for professional communication skills, as evidenced by her recent research on improving social workers’ English communication through blended methods. Having studied and worked in both Ukraine and Poland, and being fluent in several languages, Ms. Małota brings extensive international and cross-cultural insight to her academic role. She contributes this global perspective to Executive MBA courses by emphasizing effective communication, cultural intelligence, and language strategies in business settings.

CEO and Co-founder at Synergist. Leverages a unique combination of 20+ years of experience in creating and implementing business strategies, project management, sustainability, and ESG to support leaders and organizations in achieving business, social, and environmental goals.  

She gained knowledge and skills in project management in Poland and abroad, implementing, preparing and supervising dozens of projects, including mega investments, m.in. as Executive Director for Investment Projects at TAURON Polska Energia S.A., President of the Management Board of TAURON Ekoenergia sp. z o.o., member of the TAURON Group's Investment Committee and member of multiple supervisory boards, Director of the Branch of KOPEX S.A. in Turkey. For several years, she participated in creating, implementing, and monitoring corporate, CSR, and investment strategies.  

She also has extensive coaching and teaching experience, lecturing,  advising and developing project management and sustainability competencies in many large companies, mainly industrial.  She is also a published author and speaker at numerous project management and ESG conferences. 

As former CEO of GPM EMEA, she promoted sustainable project management in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Experienced manager, consultant, and trainer with over 15 years of professional work in various industries and sectors. Specialized in project, delivery, change, and transition management and transformations of organizational cultures. PROSCI Change Practitioner, Moderator of Design Thinking, Certified Trainer of BIEGUN Method, PRISM Brain Mapping Practitioner. Holder of certificates in project, risk, and change management, Certified Professional - Agile Talent (ICP-TAL). 

Małgorzata supports the organizations in their transition journeys, digital transformations, cultural and processual changes, leadership development and project/delivery management strategy development and implementation. Delivers support in building and development of successful, high-performing teams integrated around shared values and goals. 

On the daily basis leads cloud migration (transition) projects for clients i.e., from financial, telecommunications, e-commerce industries as well as public entities. Since 2014 works mostly in area of IT and new-tech, where gained experience in various positions, both on tech and business streams. In her work promotes agile, Management 3.0 and teal organizations’ concepts as the source of flexibility and competitive advantage on the changing market.

Obsessed with value delivery thanks to deep understanding of client’s needs and expectations. Servant Leader from the heart.

Innovator, management practitioner, business advisor in the field of human resources management, MBA lecturer and author of numerous publications. Author of ValueView® and Market of Objectives™. He specializes in strategic HR, techniques to increase profitability and work efficiency, remuneration policy. Author of management books: MBO, simple effective technique of managing your company and Market of Objectives. Return on investment in HR.

Personnel Director of the Year 1999 in the Rzeczypospolita competition. For 14 years he worked in senior management positions in private companies in the banking sector, production and sales. He holds a degree in sociology from the Jagiellonian University and postgraduate studies from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in the UK and MDP in Johannesburg.

Realized advisory projects for: Santander Bank, ZM Kazimieruk, Bank Pocztowy, SGB Bank, Vulcan, Kapsch, Work Express, Contact Center, HTL Strefa, LW Bogdanka, MaintPartner, Saint Gobain, Ruukki, Bank BGK, 2012. pl, PTC ERA, Hestia, KRUK SA, PGE EO, Grupa ENEA, Energa Operator, Tauron Sprzedaż, Merck, ZNAK, TUV, Danone, D. TEC (UA), Suder& Suder, Mercer, Arcelor Poland, TU Europa, Bank BPH, Kompania Piwowarska, Tesco, Nowy Styl Group, Lux Med, Cersanit, Orlen Oil, Axa, Allianz, Compfort Meridian, Adamed, Poch, TRW, Ministry of Finance, UM Świdnik, OTCF, Węglokoks SA, House of Skills, Piekarnia Familijna, Pryzmat, Model Making, Oknoplast, Alstom, Interchemall, BD Group, PARP.

Uznany i certyfikowany Executive i Business Coach oraz Coach Superwizor. Pierwszy Polak akredytowany przez londyńską Coaching Supervision Akademy (Accredited CSA, EMCC, ICF app). Wieloletni ekspert w obszarze zarządzania organizacją i HR. Praktyk biznesu doświadczony trener kadry menedżerskiej, wykładowca w programach MBA i Executive MBA m.in. Oxford Brookes University. Były dyrektor HR największych banków – m.in. mBanku (Polska, Czechy, Słowacja), Multibanku, BRE Banku, Getin Noble Banku, odpowiadał również za rozwój pracowników jednej z największych spółek branży TELECOM, członek Komisji Etyki Bankowej przy Związku Banków Polskich. Członek-Założyciel Izby Coachingu (członek pierwszego prezydium Izby).

Absolwent m.in. londyńskiej Coaching Supervision Academy (CSA, EMCC Accredited oraz ICF App), Oxford Brookes University (MBA), ICAN Institute/Harvard Business (Academy of Strategic Leadership), SGH (Human Resource Management).

Od ponad 23 lat poprzez coaching, konsulting i szkolenia wspiera rozwój menedżerów wielu krajowych i międzynarodowych korporacji (m.in. KGHM, Orlen, Kancelaria Prezesa Rady Ministrów, ArcelorMittal, Tauron, Vattenfall, PGE, Poczta Polska, Korona SA, BOŚ Bank, ING Bank, BASF, Answear.com, Medicine, AXA, DB Schenker, Panasonic, Eurocash, Urtica, UKE, Ministerstwa Cyfryzacji, Zdrowia, Rozwoju i wielu innych) oraz polityków i osób publicznych. Wykładowca i Prelegent polskich i zagranicznych uczelni m.in. Oxford Brookes University, WSB, WSZ POU, UŚL. Autor wielu publikacji poświęconych rozwojowi i zarządzaniu w książkach i uznanych czasopismach. Gość specjalny i prelegent wielu programów telewizyjnych oraz polskich i międzynarodowych konferencji (w tym również Forum Ekonomicznym w Krynicy, Internet Governance Forum, Kongresie KADRY, HR Strategies Summit i innych).

Economist, analyst, expert, and financial advisor. Economist and analyst at Bank Przemysłowo-Handlowy, Bank BPH - PBK. As chief economist, he was associated with companies such as TMS and Internetowy Dom Maklerski S.A. In 2005, he became head of economic advisors to Prime Minister Kazimierz Marcinkiewicz. Columnist for Parkiet weekly and regular expert on TVN CNBC. Winner of the “Political Advisor of the Year 2006” award. He is often invited by the press as an economic expert on macroeconomic and market forecasts. Columnist and expert for, among others, the Parkiet daily, Wprost weekly, Tok FM, Super Express, Fakt, Gazeta Wyborcza, bankier.pl, and regular expert for Polish Radio, TV Republika, and TVN CNBC.

(Ekonomista, analityk, ekspert i doradca finansowy. Ekonomista i analityk w Banku Przemysłowo-Handlowym, Banku BPH - PBK. Jako główny ekonomista był związany z firmami tj.: TMS oraz Internetowy Dom Maklerski S.A. W 2005 roku został szefem doradców ekonomicznych premiera Kazimierza Marcinkiewicza. Felietonista tygodnia Parkiet oraz stały ekspert TVN CNBC. Laureat nagrody „Doradcy Politycznego Roku 2006”. Jest często zapraszanym przez prasę ekspertem ekonomicznym w kwestiach prognoz makroekonomicznych i rynkowych. Felietonista i ekspert m.in. dziennika Parkiet, tygodnika Wprost, Tok FM, Super Expressu, Faktu, Gazety Wyborczej, serwisu bankier.pl oraz stały ekspert Polskiego Radia, TV Republika, TVN CNBC.)