Appointed President of the Management Board of Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A. of the tenth term by a Supervisory Board resolution on November 29th 2024
With over 20 years of experience in managing production and sales processes in leading chemical companies like Ciech, Grupa Azoty, and TIKKURILA, he has held various roles such as president, board member, managing director, and sales director.
His expertise includes developing and implementing business, marketing, and sales strategies, expanding international presence, securing project financing, conducting business transformations, improving operations, and restructuring companies.
His extensive experience was gained through collaborations in manufacturing and commercial sectors, focusing on agro (fertilizers, crop protection products), polymers (PVC, sealants), and pigments (titanium white, paints) markets.
He holds a master’s degree in Political Science from the Institute of Political Science and European Studies of the University of Szczecin. He completed postgraduate studies in Business Management at the Faculty of Economics and Business Management of the University of Szczecin.
Professional experience:
Since March 2024: Vice President of the Management Board of Grupa Azoty S.A.
2021–March 2024: President of the Management Board of Ciech Sól Polska, Managing Director of Ciech Salz Deutschland, Commercial Director, Ciech Group,
2017–2021: Member of the Management Board, BU Director at Ciech Vitrosilicon S.A., Ciech Group,
2015–2017: Fertilizers Business Unit Director at Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.,
2013–2015: Sales Director at Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.,
2005–2013: Business Development Manager within the sales area at Tikkurila Polska S.A.
2000–2004: Soundal Sp. z o.o., sales area.
Projects:
2014–2017: Fertilizers Europe, Member of the Trade & Economic Committee,
2015–2017: Polish Chamber of Chemical Industry, Member of the Fertilizer Committee,
2016–2017: AZOTY PRO, Project Manager, Operational Excellence ‘Optimisation of sulfuric acid production at the Grupa Azoty Group’.
Certificates:
Advanced Negotiations, Project Management according to IPMA.
Appointed Vice President of the Management Board of Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A. of the tenth term by a Supervisory Board resolution on November 29th 2024
With over 24 years of professional experience in production, Artur Błażejak has expertise in planning, executing, managing, and supervising production processes and technical maintenance operations. He has held various roles in these areas, including Production Department Head, Business Unit Head, Production Manager, and Department Manager at Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.
He possesses extensive knowledge in improving and optimising production and technical processes, developing strategies, creating maintenance and investment plans, and enhancing operational efficiency.
This experience has been built over years of work in production, complemented by multi-dimensional and close cooperation with production supporting functions such as logistics, trade, procurement, and plant maintenance and overhaul services.
He holds a Master’s degree in Business Management from the Faculty of Economics at the WSB University. Additionally, he has completed postgraduate managerial studies at the Faculty of Economics at the WSB University, postgraduate studies in Industrial Process Safety at the Faculty of Process Engineering and Environmental Protection at the Łódź University of Technology, and postgraduate studies in Chemical and Process Engineering at the Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering at the Warsaw University of Technology.
Professional experience:
September 2024–December 2024: Production Department Head, Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.
2018-September 2024: Fertilizers Business Unit Head, Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.
2015-2018: Production Manager, Fertilizers Business Unit, Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.
2015: Chief Quality Management Specialist, Management Board Representative for the Integrated Management System, Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.
2013-2015: Fertilizers Department Manager, Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.
2011-2012: Production Specialist, Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.
2010-2011: Senior Supervisor, Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.
2009-2010: Shift Foreman, Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.
2002-2009: Chemical Process Operator, Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.
2000-2002: Metal Worker, Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.
Appointed Vice President of the Management Board of Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A. of the tenth term by a Supervisory Board resolution on November 29th 2024
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Appointed to the Member of the Management Board of Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne "Police" S.A. elected by the Company's employees by the resolution of the Supervisory Board of April 28, 2025.
Education:
2001–2005 Szczecin University of Technology – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Department: Management and Marketing
Major: Production Systems Management – Engineer
Professional experience:
2015–2024: Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.
Position: Head of the Auxiliary Energy Generation Department in the support area – Energy Centre
2008–2015: Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.
Position: Senior Foreman at Auxiliary Energy Generation
1998–2008: Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.
Position: Senior Foreman at the CHP Plant 1 Engine House
1991–1997: Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.
Position: Turbogenerator unit operator at the CHP Plant 1 Department
1989–1991: Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.
Position: Foreman at NP and NPK Packing Facilities
Professional achievements at Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne Police S.A.
- Construction of modern, fully automated reduction stations and energy carrier collectors at CHP Plant 1;
- Modernisation of the quick-closing safety valve system of the turbogenerator unit at CHP Plant 1;
- Modernisation of gas station metering systems with an automatic safety system for the system of transmission to the ammonia production plant;
- Replacement of turbochargers with modern, energy-efficient devices.