Expert on Strategy and Corporate Governance. Mr Likierski spearheads development projects aimed at fostering innovative competitive advantages for companies with global potential. Specialist in establishing the growth vision and strategic objectives of businesses and executing the strategy using the Balanced Scorecard framework. Expert in change management and restructuring tasks leading to increased economic efficiency. He possesses vast experience in crafting modern business models based on sustainability, deploying incentive structures aligned with company performance, and facilitating organisational integration post-mergers and acquisitions. He has overseen multi-person strategy implementation teams. Specialist in mentoring for owners, managers, and senior executives, providing personal coaching, and implementing programmes to develop and enhance competencies.

Education and training:

Doctor of Economics. Graduate of the prestigious Marketing-Management programme organised by CNAM, France, Academy of Effective Strategists as part of the Advanced Executive Education Program, and MANAGEMENT 2000 annual management skills development program – Canadian International Management Institute. Master Coach of the Coaching Division of The American Board and ICF Coach. Has attended various courses, including financial statements analysis and IAS courses organised by ERNST&YOUNG and Mergers, Acquisitions and Strategic Alliances courses organised by Eurofinance Training.

Professional experience:

• Since March 2024 – Member of the Supervisory Board of Bank Ochrony Środowiska S.A.
• Since 2001 – owner of consultancy and training firm BSC Consulting
• 2008–2015 – Chair of the Supervisory Board of Bank Ochrony Środowiska S.A.
• 2008-2016 – Chair and Deputy Chair of the Supervisory Board of Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.
• 2010–2016 – Member of the Supervisory Board of Kemipol S.A. 

Education:

• completed 2008: West Pomeranian Business School in Szczecin – Field of study: Management psychology – Level: post-graduate  
• completed 2002: West Pomeranian Business School in Szczecin – Field of study: Business management – Level: post-graduate 
• completed 2000: University of Szczecin – Faculty of Nature Sciences

Professional experience:

• June 25th 2019–present: Member of the Supervisory Board of Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A. 
• November 20th 2018–present: Specialist at the Nitro Business Unit of Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A. 
• May 22nd 2017–November 19th 2018: Manager at the Human Resources Management Department of Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A. for HR, payroll and soft HR
• July 18th 2011−May 21st 2017: Manager at the Human Resources Management Department of Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A. (currently: Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.) for soft HR (training, recruitment, internships, etc.)
• December 1st 2007–July 17th 2011: Specialist – Project Manager at the Personnel Office of Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A. (currently: Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.)
• January 1st 2014–November 30th 2007: Specialist at the HR and Training Department of Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A. (currently: Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.)
• June 1st 2001–December 31st 2003: Secretary of the Chief Executive Officer of Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A. (currently: Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.)
• March 1st 2001–May 31st 2001: Clerk in the Chief Executive Officer’s Division of Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A. (currently: Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.)

Additional information:

• Foreign languages: German – intermediate level 

Education:

• Technical School of Communications in Szczecin – 1997 – telecommunications technician
• Szczecin University of Technology – 2002 – MSc, Electrical Engineer

Professional experience:

• 2002: Noratel Spółka z o.o. – Quality controller
• 2003: Remech Spółka z o.o. – Bid preparation specialist
• 2003–2005: ZUA SMS Spółka jawna – Teletransmission lines and equipment installer 2005: Fosfan S.A. – I&C systems installer
• 2005: Elektromontaż Szczecin S.A. – Electrical and automation technologist
• 2005–present: Operation maintenance specialist – electrical engineer/ Plant electrician/Electrical engineering specialist at Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A. Additional information: Practical vocational training teacher Internal auditor of the integrated management system English – working command 

Habilitated Doctor of Economics (management), economist, university lecturer and management staff trainer; professor and former rector of the West Pomeranian Business School. Author of more than 250 scientific publications in economics and management.

Since 1998, Ms Zelek has held various management positions, including that of rector, acquiring immense managerial experience in leading an educational institution and overseeing training and academic endeavours.

In her university career, Professor Aneta Zelek works not only as a teacher and trainer, but also as a researcher, consultant and publicist. She is the author of more than 250 research and teaching publications in macroeconomics, microeconomics, strategic management and crisis management, as well as numerous academic textbooks and scripts. She has completed 12 internships abroad at prominent European universities and participated in 10 international scientific and research cooperation programmes. Outside the university, she is actively engaged in the business world as a consultant, adviser, member of supervisory boards and programme boards, member of economic award chapters, manager of EU projects, and more. Her non-university professional experience includes:

• Deputy Chair of the Supervisory Board of STOCZNIA SZCZECIŃSKA WULKAN SP. Z O.O. (since 2024)
• Member of the Szczecin Municipality Development Strategy Team (since 2023)
• Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal “Economics, Management and Working Capital”, London (UK)
• Scientific reviewer of the scientific journal Marketing Instytucji Naukowych i Badawczych (Marketing of Scientific and Research Institutions) (since 2014)
• Chair of the Economic Council to the Mayor of the City of Szczecin (2009-2011)
• Member of the Economy and Innovation Council to the Marshal of the Szczecin Province (20082011)
• Chair of the Chapter of the Business Pearls West Pomeranian Economic Award (2004-2019)
• Member of the Chapter of the Economic Award of the Mayor of the City of Szczecin (2010) • Member of the Supervisory Board of ZEDO S.A. (4th term, 2005–2007)
• Project manager as part of Operational Programme Human Capital 4.1.1. (2009-2013)
• Manager of three projects financed by the European Social Fund as part of Human Resources Development Sectoral Operational Programme (2005-2009)
• Expert of the West Pomerania Regional Development Agency (2002–2006)
• Member of the Steering Committee of the Fifth Framework Programme of the European Union “Regional Innovation Strategy Project – Common Agricultural Policy” (2003–2006).
• Member of Poland 2000+ Forecasting Committee at the Presidium of the Polish Academy of Sciences (2002–2005)
• Consultant at ConsulT consulting firm (2000–2006) Advisor/consultant in individual and team projects (about 20 projects), mostly commissioned by: the Marshal’s Office of the Szczecin Province, Szczecin City Hall, Ministry of Economy, Institute of Labour and Social Policy
• Coach and trainer at: Business Development Centre of the West Pomeranian Business School in Szczecin, Foundation for the Promotion of Human Resources

Ms Zelek boasts extensive experience in strategic management and strategy design. She is the author or co-author of dozens of growth strategy projects for businesses, NGOs and local government units.

Engaged in extensive advocacy and journalistic activities for many years, she is a regular commentator on economic events in the media articulating the principles of rational economics with unwavering clarity, elucidating the errors inherent in prioritizing politics over economics through her publications and lectures, while also cautioning against its potential consequences.

She has received numerous accolades for her teaching and academic contributions and managerial achievements from various organisations, including recognition from her own students. Her most cherished accolades include: Golden Badge of the Pomeranian Griffin for services to the region; The Karol Adamiecki Economic Award from the Scientific Society of Organisation and Management, the first prize in the competition for the best lecturer of the West Pomeranian Business School in Szczecin, the “Super Golden Chalk” Award in the competition for the best lecturer of the Faculty of Economics and Management of the University of Szczecin.