Poland’s Key Role in the Global Business Services Landscape
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Poland’s Key Role in the Global Business Services Landscape

In this episode of Poland in the Global Context by Poland Weekly, host Sylwia Ziemacka is joined by Kacper Grabowski, Senior Director and Management Board Member at Michael Page Poland, to explore Poland’s thriving business services sector. Known as a magnet for global investors, this industry continues to expand, driven by its ability to deliver…

Poland’s Presidency of the EU Council: A Turning Point for Europe
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Poland’s Presidency of the EU Council: A Turning Point for Europe

In the first episode of Poland in the Global Context, host Sylwia Ziemacka is joined by Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of the Centre for International Relations, to discuss Poland’s presidency of the EU Council, starting on 1 January 2025. This pivotal role offers Poland a chance to shape the EU’s agenda and ensure its perspective…

Poland Overcomes Challenges to Lead Europe in TSL
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Poland Overcomes Challenges to Lead Europe in TSL

In this episode of Poland Weekly’s Business Focus, host Sylwia Ziemacka delves into the backbone of Poland’s economy—the TSL (Transport-Shipping-Logistics) sector—with Jaroslav Ton, CEO of Malcom Finance. As a powerhouse responsible for 6% of Poland’s GDP and handling 20% of all EU transport, the TSL sector employs nearly 1 million people. But behind these impressive…

Exploring the Science Behind Longevity and Strategies for Healthy Living
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Exploring the Science Behind Longevity and Strategies for Healthy Living

In this episode of Poland Weekly’s Business Focus, host Sylwia Ziemacka is joined by Joanna Bensz, CEO of Longevity Center in Warsaw, to explore one of the most fundamental questions of our time: Are we truly living longer in good health? This fascinating conversation dives into the science, lifestyle, and innovation driving the longevity movement….

New Realities for Boards: Heidrick & Struggles’ Board Monitor Europe 2024
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New Realities for Boards: Heidrick & Struggles’ Board Monitor Europe 2024

In this insightful episode of Business Focus, we sit down with Łukasz Kiniewicz, Managing Partner at Heidrick & Struggles Poland, to dive into the findings from the Board Monitor Europe 2024 report. 📊 Discover how boards across Europe, including in Poland, are shifting their roles and increasing operational involvement to navigate a complex post-pandemic business…

Hybrid work reality check: balancing benefits and challenges in 2024
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Hybrid work reality check: balancing benefits and challenges in 2024

In this insightful conversation, Sylwia Ziemacka sits down with Dorota Osiecka, Partner and Director at Colliers Define, to discuss the evolving landscape of hybrid work based on findings from the latest “Hybrid and Beyond” report. They explore how hybrid work has impacted companies in Poland and what’s changed in recent years. Key Takeaways: Rising Popularity…

Opportunities and complexities in new regulations
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Opportunities and complexities in new regulations

In this episode, Sylwia Ziemacka sits down with Joanna Romańczuk, Managing Director of TMF Group Poland, to discuss the latest regulatory changes impacting businesses in Poland, as highlighted in the Q3 2024 Polish TMF Group Barometer. Covering both opportunities and new complexities, they explore how updates in tax, accounting, and administrative rules are shaping the…

Poland’s Biotechnology Breakthroughs: A New Era in Innovation
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Poland’s Biotechnology Breakthroughs: A New Era in Innovation

In this episode of Poland Weekly’s Business Focus, host Sylwia Ziemacka sits down with Marta Winiarska, President of the Board at BioInMed, to explore the rapid growth of Poland’s biotechnology sector and its rise on the global stage. Key insights from the interview include: Poland’s Growing Role in Global Biotech: From the early days of…

Well-being 2.0: Enhancing well-being for individuals and businesses
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Well-being 2.0: Enhancing well-being for individuals and businesses

Welcome to the new episode of Business Focus, brought to you by Poland Weekly! In this edition titled Well-being 2.0, Sylwia Ziemacka interviews Or Hever, CEO of Move4Life, to discuss innovative ways to enhance well-being for both individuals and businesses. They delve into the evolving definition of workplace well-being, the disconnect between management and employees,…

Exploring Poland’s Leadership in New Mobility Solutions
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Exploring Poland’s Leadership in New Mobility Solutions

n this episode of Business Focus, hosted by Sylwia Ziemacka and produced by Poland Weekly, we dive into Poland’s rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) and new mobility sectors. Poland currently ranks second in the world in electric vehicle battery production, with lithium-ion batteries making up over 2.4% of the country’s total exports—a number that’s expected…

Made in Poland: Investment Guide for Manufacturing
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Made in Poland: Investment Guide for Manufacturing

In this episode of Poland Weekly’s Business Focus series, we explore the strategic advantages of investing in Poland’s manufacturing sector with Iwona Chojnowska-Haponik, Business Consulting Director at JLL. As a recognized expert in location strategy optimization across the EMEA region and securing investment incentives, Iwona shares insights from the report, ‘Made in Poland – An…

Unveiling Poland’s Investment Potential
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Unveiling Poland’s Investment Potential

In this episode of Poland Weekly, Sylwia Ziemacka sits down with Fredrik Udd, Managing Partner at Explore Markets, to delve into the investment attractiveness of Poland. Join us as we explore how Poland has become a hotspot for investors and what the future holds for this dynamic market. Key Topics Discussed:👉How have the dynamics of…