EM NED navigator: Exploring Board opportunities – CEE Edition

Explore the dynamic landscape of Board Membership in Central and Eastern Europe in this insightful online event. Designed for aspiring and current Board professionals, this session will unpack the region's unique challenges and opportunities while offering practical guidance on securing a Board position.

Key topics include:

• Understanding the landscape: Legal, economic and cultural factors influencing Board roles in Central and Eastern Europe.

• Navigating risks: Governance, compliance and political dynamics in the region.

• Embracing opportunities: Driving impactful decisions and leveraging growth potential.

• Finding a Board position in Central and Eastern Europe:

  • Professional networks: Leveraging local and international business associations and industry forums.

  • Recruitment platforms: Specialised executive search firms and online platforms targeting Board-level opportunities.

  • Direct approaches: Building relationships with regional companies, venture funds and NGOs seeking governance expertise.

  • Personal branding: Establishing thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements and professional organisations.

  • Mentorship and sponsorship: Connecting with experienced Board Members to gain insights and recommendations.

About the speakers:

Dr. Jerzy Kalinowski specialises in management, business strategies, building enterprise value, digital transformation innovation and use of digital technologies in the economy. He is an experienced member of supervisory boards (he was among others a supervisory board’s member of: Warsaw Stock Exchange SA, Demoboost Sp. z o.o., Optimus SA, AMG.net SA, Onet.pl SA, Optimus Lockheed Martin ITG SA, Optimus Real Estate SA, PAGI SA). Jerzy was a partner in the Management Consulting department of the international consulting firm KPMG for more than a dozen years, where he was acting as head of strategic and operational consulting in the Eastern and Central Europe region.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerzykalinowski/

Andrzej Maciejewski is a member of Spencer Stuart's Financial Services, Technology, Media & Telecommunications practices. He is also responsible for the firm’s Private Equity Practice in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Andrzej works across industries and functions, focusing on CEO and board director assignments. He has a deep interest in contemporary corporate governance issues, applying his expertise in the area to the development of articles and studies on governance within the CEE region, highlighting market trends and sharing best practices with local business community.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrzej-maciejewski-2121592/

Filip Gorczyca is a Management Board Member at the Association of Independent Non-Executive Directors. He represents the Association at the Board of ecoDa, an umbrella organisation comprising the main national institutes of directors in Europe, among others acting as Chairman of ecoDa’s Working Group on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises. He is also a Member of The Advisory Group to The Investor and Other Stakeholders Working Group at The International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/filipgorczyca/

Sorana Baciu is an Independent Director and International Consultant with extensive knowledge in policy formulation, strategy development, change management and corporate governance. She has over twenty years of experience in senior positions in the private and public sectors. As Managing Partner of Acgenio, a consulting firm, her expertise is regularly sought out by international institutions such as the World Bank and EBRD.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sorana-baciu/

Whether you are an experienced Board Member or new to governance, this event will provide actionable strategies for navigating the Eastern European Board landscape.

Take this opportunity to connect with experts and peers while uncovering pathways to meaningful Board positions in Central and Eastern Europe.