Winners 2019
Digital Transformation
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Ewa Szmidt-Belcarz
CEO Grupy Empik
LinkedIn profile linkAwarded for dynamic expansion of Empik's online and digital channels.
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Roman Pałac
CEO PZU Życie SA
LinkedIn profile linkAwarded for its "strong investment" in artificial intelligence to make this technology help both employees and customers in their daily lives.
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Szymon Wałach
Dyrektor w PKO Banku Polskim
LinkedIn profile linkAwarded for his activity in promoting and disseminating information technology and education in its use in the modern economy.
Education
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Bianka Siwińska
Prezes Fundacji Edukacyjnej "Perspektywy"
LinkedIn profile linkBianka Siwińska became Digital Shapers 2019 for creating the international Perspectives Women in Tech Summit, showcasing the power of women in technology.
![Eliza Kruczkowska - Dyrektor ds. Rozwoju Innowacji w PFR - Digital Shapers 2019](/img/containers/pliki/zwyciezcy/eliza-kruczkowska.jpg/2e8c90956eb5ee8247f4d134c14b12f5.jpg)
Eliza Kruczkowska
Dyrektor ds. Rozwoju Innowacji w PFR
LinkedIn profile linkEliza Kruczkowska became Digital Shapers 2019 for creating the concept of the Central Technology House.
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Maciej Kawecki
Dziekan Wyższej Szkoły Bankowej w Warszawie
LinkedIn profile linkMaciej Kawecki has been named Digital Shapers 2019 for the implementation of Poland's data protection regulations (known as RODO).
Innovations and Technologies
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Justyna Orłowska
Dyrektor GovTech
LinkedIn profile linkAwarded for streamlining Polish administration by introducing innovative solutions to make the work of officials easier.
![Sebastian Siemiątkowski - CEO Klarna - Digital Shapers 2019](/img/containers/pliki/zwyciezcy/sebastian-siemiatkowski.jpg/b9b0706fb13f2bae30bb41ea2b3bc220.jpg)
Sebastian Siemiątkowski
CEO Klarna
LinkedIn profile linkAwarded for creating Klarna, the largest fintech startup in Europe, eighth in the world.
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Wojtek Sadowski
CEO & Co-Founder Packhelp
LinkedIn profile linkAwarded for investing in sales development, expanding its offerings, and launching the necessary tools to enable the company to have a stronger presence in Western Europe.
Investments
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Kinga Stanisławska
Partner Zarządzająca i Współzałożycielka Experior Venture Fund (EVF)
LinkedIn profile linkAwarded for her active participation in building the startup market in Poland and trying to draw the eyes of Europe to it.
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Paweł Borys
Prezes Polskiego Funduszu Rozwoju
Pawel Borys was awarded for opening access to the state capital for technology companies and supporting the development of the capital market.
![Tomasz Czechowicz - Prezes Zarządu MCI Capital - Digital Shapers 2019](/img/containers/pliki/zwyciezcy/tomasz-czechowicz.jpg/fec5dd114d771f3f0dd0af9076820f04.jpg)
Tomasz Czechowicz
Prezes Zarządu MCI Capital
LinkedIn profile linkAwarded for more than 20 years of investment in the digital economy and building regional innovation champions.
Visionary
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Brunon Bartkiewicz
CEO ING Banku Śląskiego SA
LinkedIn profile linkBruno Bartkiewicz became Digital Shapers 2019 for using modern technology and quickly bringing innovative ideas to market.
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Marek Kamiński
Podróżnik
Marek Kaminski became Digital Shapers2019 for his unconventional decision to embark on an expedition around the world with a robot.
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Piotr Płoszajski
Emerytowany profesor SGH
LinkedIn profile linkPiotr Ploszajski became Digital Shapers 2019 for changing the approach to educating the institution's leaders, betting first and foremost on building a common language.