Grzegorz Czech
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Joined the company in 1994.
President of Walstead Central Europe consolidating his previous responsibility for the company’s European sales, customer service, marketing, and business development. Currently provides executive leadership and is responsible for implementation of the company strategy for all European operations. Graduated from the University of Technology, Krakow, Poland with an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering. Post-graduate executive studies at the University Of Chicago, the University of Oxford (Said Business School), the London Business School, the Canadian Management Institute, and IMD (Lausanne, Switzerland).
Enjoys playing tennis, kiteboarding and snowboarding. Russian history and culture enthusiast. Connoisseur and collector of icons.
Łukasz Jabłonka
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Is part of the company since 2007.
Holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Krakow University of Economics in Poland.
In his role integrates the responsibility for financial planning and analysis, pricing, as well as production performance reporting.
Aimed to deliver accurate reporting and up-to-date information on company performance in order to strengthen business decision making throughout the entire organization. Acts as a partner and works closely with leaders and company stakeholders to optimize financial performance and create strategies to effectively drive the business forward.
As a licensed tour leader enjoys exploring new places with his friends and family.
Jacek Dulczewski
CHIEF SALES OFFICER
Joined the sales team in 2018.
Heads business development and client service teams at Walstead Central Europe. Focuses on driving clients revenue and the company market share growth by leading sales channels transformation and delivering quality services.
A print and packaging production industry veteran of over 20 years’ experience in Western and Eastern European business development and leadership.
Civil engineering degree from the University of Technology in Krakow. Post-graduate executive studies at the Canadian Management Institute.
Passionate of skiing, windsurfing and cycling across Europe.
Maximilian Luger
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Walstead Central Europe in 2024, having joined the Group as Chief Financial Officer in 2022. He is responsible for the operational performance and transformation of Walstead CE, overseeing seven production sites across Austria, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia. His remit includes operations, industrial footprint optimisation, procurement, performance management, capital expenditure and group-wide value creation initiatives. Before joining Walstead in 2022, Maximilian held senior leadership positions within the paper and packaging industry such as Brigl & Bergmeister, Heinzel Group and Mondi Group and previously worked in corporate strategy, M&A and restructuring advisory. Maximilian is a passionate skier (licensed skiing instructor) and enjoys playing tennis, sailing and running and mountain biking, ideally all together with his family and kids.
Ilona Ciężkowska
CHIEF HR OFFICER
Joined the team in 2008.
Responsible for HR management. Ensures the efficient delivery of the spectrum of HR services, including: managing and monitoring regulatory and internal reporting, compliance with local employment regulations and company policies, oversight of Compensation & Benefits and Talent Management functions as well as Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding and HRIS. Monitors and reviews underlying processes for continual improvement and maximum efficiency. Prior to Walstead Central Europe, Ilona was HR and Compensation Manager in a personnel consulting company. Created motivational systems and salary surveys for different industries as well as labor market analysis for foreign investors. Lectures at postgraduate HRM studies, author of many HR articles, speaker at HR conferences and member of HR organisations.
Enjoys spending time with her family, loves reading books and singing.
Piotr Ćwik
PRODUCTION PLANNING, IT, OPTIMIZATION DIRECTOR
Responsible for print solutions at Walstead Central Europe, drawing on 25 years of working in the printing industry.
Experienced in managing various operations and SCM functions, including manufacturing, production planning and supplier management. Is responsible for investments and capacity expansion projects, while maintaining a focus on service and quality assurance as well as cost management.
An MA from Jagiellonian University, Kraków, and an Executive MBA from the Polish Open University / Oxford Brookes University.
A history and social sciences enthusiast and a great lover of outdoor activities.
