Mateusz Morawiecki

Born on June 20, 1968, in Wrocław. Polish politician and manager, former CEO of Bank Zachodni WBK. Graduate of the University of Wrocław, Business Administration Central Connecticut State University and the Wrocław University of Technology, MBA studies at the Wrocław University of Economics, University of Hamburg and the University of Basel. In 1998, he was a member of the group negotiating Poland's accession to the European Union (Banking and Finance). From 1998 to 2001, he worked at Bank Zachodni, first as an advisor to the President of the Management Board, then as a Member of the Management Board and MD. In June 2001, Mateusz Morawiecki became a Member of the Management Board of Bank Zachodni WBK, and he was appointed President of the Management Board in May 2007. In 2013, he was awarded the Cross of Freedom and Solidarity for his merits for Poland's independence and sovereignty and respect for human rights. In 2015, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Rebirth of Poland for his merits in promoting Polish culture and national heritage.