The Business Council

We bridge the gap between academia and the business world. The SAN Business Council is an advisory body appointed by the Rector, which ensures that our academic programs perfectly align with the current and future needs of the job market. We create a space for knowledge exchange, foster student development, and enhance the quality of education.
 
 
The Council comprises sections corresponding to our areas of study. The work of each section is led by a Chairperson elected from among its members.

Programs: Administration, Psychology, National Security, Finance and Accounting, Financial Management and Accounting (Master’s degree), Management, Law, International Relations, Education, Preschool and Early Childhood Education, Tourism and Recreation, Logistics

Programs: Graphic Design, Film and Television Production Management, Journalism and Mass Communication. 

Programs: Physical Therapy, Cosmetology, Medical Program.

Programs: Computer Science, Applied Artificial Intelligence (Master’s degree).

Adrian Markiewicz, PhD
Advisor to the Business Council of the SAN Warsaw Branch
Adrian Markiewicz, PhD

Adrian Markiewicz is a graduate of the Faculty of Economics and Transport Organization at the University of Szczecin and holds a doctorate in the discipline of Economics and Finance. 

Mirosław Olszewski
Secretary of the Łódź Business Council
Mirosław Olszewski

A manager, strategist and expert in process optimisation, combining business experience with academic and social engagement. He has many years of experience in the corporate sector, spanning the telecommunications and manufacturing industries, as well as the higher education and healthcare sectors.

Meet the members of the Business Council


 

Miron Maicki
Chair of the Business Council
Miron Maicki
Łukasz Kubiak
Vice Chair of the Business Council
Łukasz Kubiak

He has been with ManpowerGroup since 2006, where he has held various positions, including Branch Manager, Senior Manager of Key Projects, Manager of Advanced Solutions, and Program Manager.

Błażej Mielczarek, PhD
Chair of the Social Sciences Section in Łódź
Błażej Mielczarek, PhD

The CEO of the Bełchatów-Kleszczów Industrial and Technology Park, the only technology park in the Just Transition Area of the Łódź Province. 

Łukasz M. Mikosz, LL.M.
Łukasz M. Mikosz, LL.M.

A lawyer and entrepreneur specializing in business and tourism law. President of the European Association of Tourism Entrepreneurs, an expert on consumer protection and combating the black market.

Dr Jacek Gralewski, Eng.
Dr Jacek Gralewski, Eng.
Jan Kot
Jan Kot

A radio and television journalist, columnist, and independent digital creator with over 35 years of professional experience. Member of the International Federation of Journalists, the Polish Society for Social Communication, and the Executive Board of the Association of Journalists of the Republic of Poland, as well as chair of the Public Media Task Force.

Hubert Adamczyk
Hubert Adamczyk

Communications and media expert, educator, presenter and speaker. With extensive experience in the public sector and the business world, he specialises in communicating innovation. He teaches people how to talk about technology in terms of benefits.

Karina Błachnio, PhD
Karina Błachnio, PhD

Marketing Director at WSiP with nearly 20 years of managerial experience. An expert in digital transformation, the implementation of artificial intelligence tools, and building effective international teams.

Damian Czerski
Damian Czerski

An entrepreneur and manager with over 15 years’ experience in sales and marketing. Managing Director of CM PRO sp. z o.o., the owner of the Chersky Marketing brand — an agency serving companies in the legal, financial and restructuring sectors. In his professional practice, he focuses on integrating three areas: digital marketing, sales and customer service processes.

Krzysztof Czubaszek
Krzysztof Czubaszek

A historian, lecturer, and skilled cultural manager with extensive experience in the local government of the Capital City of Warsaw. Recipient of numerous awards for his contributions to the capital.

Agata Delmaczyńska
Agata Delmaczyńska

Founder and CEO of the training and consulting firm Ecogiq and creator of the personal brand Green Officer. A sustainability expert who advises organizations on operational innovation and ESG strategies.

Mariola Glinka
Mariola Glinka

A manager with nearly 20 years of experience in the TSL industry. Owner of CMG Consulting, specializing in optimizing operational processes and building highly effective transportation and freight forwarding teams.

dr hab. Grzegorz Ignatowski, prof. SAN
dr hab. Grzegorz Ignatowski,
prof. SAN

He holds a PhD in Theology (1997) and a postdoctoral qualification (2006); he is a philosopher and ethicist specialising in social, environmental and intercultural ethics, editor-in-chief of *Discourses on Culture*, and an active science communicator and participant in international projects.

Bartosz Iska
Bartosz Iska

An experienced manager with over 10 years of experience in the public transportation industry, combining expertise in strategic management, operations, and business development. 

Anna Jadachowska-Dziębor, PhD
Anna Jadachowska-Dziębor, PhD

A graduate of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań and the University of Warsaw. In 2022, she obtained an Executive Master of Business Administration. An interpersonal skills trainer and a communications and PR specialist.

Krzysztof Juszczak
Krzysztof Juszczak

An experienced manager and expert in the fields of education, the labor market, and social innovation. He has been with Sysco Polska since 2008 as Managing Director and Member of the Management Board, and has also served as President of the Innovation and Knowledge Foundation since 2012. 

Maja Karpowicz
Maja Karpowicz

An MBA graduate from SAN with many years of experience in the food service industry. She successfully combines her expertise in management, pharmacy, and natural medicine into a holistic approach to health.

Krzysztof Kościukiewicz
Krzysztof Kościukiewicz

An investor and M&A advisor with extensive experience in the e-commerce sector. He has built a portfolio of over a dozen IT, financial, and travel companies and has successfully executed his own capital exits.

Adam Kujawiak
Adam Kujawiak

An experienced insurance market expert specializing in risk prevention, risk assessment, and the development of innovative products. A graduate of an Executive MBA program with a deep understanding of the specifics of safety management.

Maciej Lissowski
Maciej Lissowski

A veteran of the advertising industry with many years of experience at Publicis and WPP, he previously managed projects in the EMEA region. He currently supports the strategic development of the global influencer marketing agency indaHash.

Artur Marchlik
Artur Marchlik

A manager specializing in innovative sales solutions. As Director of Development at ALFA GROUP and a member of the Business Centre Club, he has a deep understanding of market realities.

Krzysztof Nagodziński
Krzysztof Nagodziński

A member of the Management Board at BSH Home Appliances with over twenty years of experience. A marketing and sales expert responsible for introducing innovative appliances to the Polish market.

Wojciech Nowosiński
Wojciech Nowosiński

An entrepreneur and CEO of Dachpol, who actively supports student initiatives. A seasoned business professional with extensive experience in the retail, automotive, and construction industries.

dr Mariusz Nyk
dr Mariusz Nyk

A graduate of the Faculty of Economics and Sociology at the University of Łódź, where he studied economics with a specialisation in business entrepreneurship; Doctor of Economics (University of Łódź) in the field of economics. 

Michela Pencz
Michela Pencz

An expert in marketing and communications in a dynamic digital environment. She specializes in building engaged communities around brands and innovative campaigns with online creators.

Paweł Pitera
Paweł Pitera

An experienced manager in the fuel, energy, and financial sectors. A former board member responsible for strategy, corporate lending, and capital investments.

Jakub Robel, PhD
Jakub Robel, PhD

A real estate expert with experience at “Big Four” consulting firms. He heads the 5th Avenue Holding S.A. group, promoting the idea of providing students with practical market experience.

Michał Sobczak
Michał Sobczak

PhD in Economics, Vice-President of the Łódź Special Economic Zone, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Sociology, University of Łódź, and entrepreneur.

Jacek Sosnowski
Jacek Sosnowski

An experienced franchise market expert, Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Franczyza.PRO. Lecturer, court and business mediator with extensive knowledge of standardization and quality management in the tourism industry.

Weronika Szabelewska
Weronika Szabelewska

A journalist and deputy editor-in-chief of the Wasza Turystyka website. An author of travel books who analyzes the tourism market on a daily basis and inspires readers with her stories.

Radosław Szafranowicz-Małozięć
Radosław Szafranowicz-Małozięć

Owner of the training and consulting firm KadryTurystyki.pl. As an HR manager, he helps organizations with recruitment, optimizing customer service, and effective personnel management.

Helena Świtalska

Managing Director of Office System 24 Sp. z o.o.

Tomasz Tworek
Tomasz Tworek

A manager with over 20 years of experience in customer service and technical support. A graduate of the Bogdan Jański University in Warsaw with a degree in Management and Marketing, specializing in small and medium-sized enterprises.

Wioletta Urbańska
Wioletta Urbańska

A mediator and manager with extensive experience in crisis communication. For fifteen years, she served as a stakeholder spokesperson, promoting a customer-centric approach in the business world.

Prof. Sławomir Wiak, PhD, Eng.
Prof. Sławomir Wiak, PhD, Eng.

A researcher at the Lodz University of Technology, a specialist in electrical engineering, computer science and artificial intelligence, former rector of the university (2016–2020), author of numerous publications and research projects, and an active participant in international scientific and organisational collaboration.

Calendar and News


 

How to Spot Business Fraud? The SAN Business Council at the Industry of the Future Conference
MAY 2024 | ŁÓDŹ
How to Spot Business Fraud? The SAN Business Council at the Industry of the Future Conference

Financial security is the foundation of every business. Customer, business partner, or debtor? See how the knowledge of the latest economic fraud techniques, gained by the SAN Business Council during a meeting with experts from the Industry of the Future, is incorporated directly into our curricula.

Artificial Intelligence and Industry 4.0. How is the SAN Business Council adapting its programs to the market?
December 2023 | Łódź
Artificial Intelligence and Industry 4.0. How is the SAN Business Council adapting its programs to the market?

How are advancements in artificial intelligence and the concept of Industry 4.0 impacting the job market? Representatives from the SAN Business Council met with the region’s technology leaders to incorporate the latest business trends directly into our curricula. See how we align education with the real-world needs of today’s employers.

A career without limits. What does the international business world expect from SAN graduates?
NOVEMBER 2023 | Warsaw
A career without limits. What does the international business world expect from SAN graduates?

The art of negotiation, diplomatic protocol, and working in a multicultural environment. These are the skills that determine success in the global marketplace. See how experts from the SAN Business Council are helping us shape a practical curriculum for the International Relations program, giving our students a clear competitive edge.

Join the SAN Business Council


 

Participation in the Council is voluntary. We invite representatives of companies and institutions whose areas of activity align with the academic programs offered by the SAN University.

Łódź

Contact us if you have any questions or would like to join the Business Council:
 
Director of the Office for Cooperation with the Social and Economic Environment
Mirosław Olszewski
Email: molszewski@san.edu.pl  
 

 

Please fill out the participation form and submit it to us:
By mail:  Rector’s Office, 9 Sienkiewicza St., 90-113 Łódź

Warsaw

Contact us if you have any questions or would like to join the Business Council:
 
Director of the Office for Cooperation with the Social and Economic Environment
Adrian Markiewicz, PhD
Email: amarkiewicz@san.edu.pl  

 

 

Please fill out the participation form and submit it to us:
By mail:  Rector’s Office, 9 Sienkiewicza St., 90-113 Łódź
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


 

What are the benefits for a company of joining the Council?

Membership gives you a real say in shaping the curriculum. This means that the university prepares graduates with skills that are perfectly tailored to your company’s needs. You also gain direct access to the best students through dedicated internships and the opportunity to carry out joint research projects.

How can my company join the SAN Business Council?

The process is very simple. Participation is voluntary. We invite companies whose business profile aligns with our academic programs. Simply download the participation form available on this website, fill it out, and send it by email or mail to the Rector’s Office.

What does the SAN Business Council offer students?

This serves as a direct bridge between theory and the job market. Experts from the Council regularly review and update our curricula. As a result, you learn exactly what today’s employers are looking for. In addition, Council members offer unique internship programs and share their knowledge through the university’s mentoring program.

Who exactly sits on the Business Council?

This is a carefully selected group of professionals. The Council includes CEOs, directors, investors, and managers from leading companies and institutions. They represent a very broad cross-section of the market. You’ll find experts in modern technology, finance, marketing, medicine, law, and logistics.