Agata Tyszkiewicz
CEO
25 years of experience in Strategic Communications, Public Relations and Public Affairs in international institutions and business, worked for public administration and business in USA and Europe (France, Austria, UK, Scotland, Belgium, Poland). Located in Vienna/Austria and NYC/USA, she coordinated communications and public affairs programs for international corporations, such as: United Technologies Corporation (Pratt&Whitney, Sikorsky Aircraft, Otis Elevators, Hamilton Standard), RJR Nabisco, Upjohn Pharmaceuticals, Arcelor, Microsoft, HP and many others. Involved in the process of setting up a structure of NIFs (National Investment Funds) in Poland, participated in a privatization of major enterprises, e.g.: Frantschach Swiecie, Emalia Olkusz, Polar S.A. etc. She successfully handled negotiations with trade unions and was engaged in the overall privatization of Polish spirit industry, representing Vin&Sprit (Sweden), Eckes AG (Germany) and CEDC (USA). She developed long-term strategies, including corporate and brand communications, for the companies undergoing changes, while establishing a platform for dialogue with all key stakeholders. She was responsible for repositioning of major brands and bringing them to the higher level. Based in Brussels she was responsible for the implementation of selected EU programs. President and CEO of Rowland/Saatchi & Saatchi and Publicis Consultants|Rowland, Publicis Groupe (SAMS – Small Agencies Marketing Services), based in Warsaw and in Paris, she was responsible for the company development, including the supervision of international accounts with special focus on EU countries and Russia. She headed strategic teams appointed to develop tailor-made strategies and communications programs for various international and local brands within all sectors (FMCG, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Sports, Household, Military, Energy, Automotive and Railway, Food & Beverages, IT and many others). Designed and coordinated the implementation of internal communications programs (one-voice strategic approach) for the benefit of employees. She was responsible for ongoing audit and monitoring of the brands and companies’ perception by general audience. Took part and coordinated international mergers (e.g. Arcelor – Mittal Steel) as well as educational programs in Brussels (e.g. climate change). Adviser to the Polish Commissioner for Civil Rights Protection, organized and supervised visits and high ranking meetings in Ireland, Poland and in Brussels, while coordinating the implementation of social programs and cooperation with international NGOs. Nominated as a Strategic Advisor to the Ministry of Education, she is engaged with Marshall Offices and local authorities throughout Europe, handling the introduction of innovative education and employability model based on ICT. She coo-works on ongoing basis with selected Universities in Poland, EU countries and US, as well as with leading academics and individuals within the field of innovative and challenging education. She is an author of a unique program that – based on public administration competencies – sets a model of cooperation via creating synergy of financing the education (LLL / Long Life Learning). Coordinates public consultations in order to negotiate and establish solutions that enable fast finalization of the projects while taking care of transparency and efficiency. Successfully handles and coordinates implementation processes with respect to public investments and government programs. Agata is involved with numerous NGOs worldwide, as an approval of her involvement combining social cause with other sectors’ interest – she was acknowledged internationally and received in USA a title „The Best CSR Executive”.
Agata Tyszkiewicz holds a master’s degree in political sciences with minor in international relations from the University of Warsaw. She also studied journalism and took selected courses at other faculties.
Contact:
a.tyszkiewicz(at)atchristie.com
MARKUS RAEBSAMEN
Change Management Senior Partner
MBA HSG St. Gallen
More than 20 years of experience in international financial services sector on high-ranking positions, such as: Head of Global Change Management and Member of Executive Staff. Developed change management programs and coordinated the implementation throughout the companies’ structure, worldwide. Highly experienced in leading change and business transformation processes designed and enhanced according to the particular organizational needs. Supervised and reinforced crucial changes of operations within the companies’ structure that positively reflected an integrated organizational and human capability. Built, trained and maintained change agent networks throughout the group.
Qualified in re-structuring of corporate functions within international financial services companies, coaching and advising CEOs/CIOs and senior executives. Highly experienced in business transformation and restructuring. Supported change management initiatives and changeover programs such as:
Building change management capabilities, Project Management, coaching and advising of the head of OD/CD. Design, development and facilitation of leadership programs for high-ranking employees, assisted by talent pool programs.
Presently involved in various international programs focused on business assessment and facilitation of cross-border potential, with a special focus on b2b liasoning. Involved in evaluation programs for selected sectors of international and local business.
Engaged in designing an innovative approach towards corporate communications and coaching within big-scale organizations, including CSR elements.
For last 8 years holding the position of a Lecturer at the University of Luzern (HSW) in strategy development, knowledge, intellectual capital and change management.
Contact:
m.raebsamen(at)atchristie.com
m.raebsamen(at)ladurners.com
MAGDALENA ZACZEK
Strategic Communications Consultant
Highly experienced manager in the field of communications in various areas of expertise and business sectors. Responsible for the coordination of stakeholders relations, including crisis management, issues reconciliation and change management. Handled and coordinated major change management programs for the companies representing government sector (Polish Air Force) and international business (Pernod Ricard ). With regard to the general communication programs, including development of communications channel, she gained and mastered professional skills in press offices of the Ministry of Finance, privately-owned, commercial TVN television and many others, where she was responsible for establishing and maintaining relationship with representatives of media, conducting interviews, organizing briefings and press conferences, as well as handling crisis management.
Involved in the coordination of international programs, aimed at different stakeholders operating in multicultural environments, she is also responsible, amongst others, for contacts with Members of Parliament, representatives of various Ministries (e.g.: Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and others), public events arrangement and coordination, monitoring and evaluation.
Master of Polish Philology and Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist with experience in internal and external communications, media relations and events, press conferences, social campaigns coordination.
Contact:
m.zaczek(at)atchristie.com
AGATA GAWROŃSKA
Social Responsibility Programs Consultant
25 years of experience in corporate communications with special stress on media relations and advertising. Supervised, managed and executed corporate and product communications projects. Project leader and a program manager for Roche, Whirlpool, HP, Lewiatan, Iveco, Peugeot, Bayer, LG, Ravak, CitiBank, ING, Elvia, BOŚ, Abbot and many others. Currently responsible for the social responsibility programs coordination with special focus on education. Previously held the position of Vice-President in advertising agency, responsible for P&L and clients’ relations. Actively involved in various international and local social programs aimed at enhancing the quality of living as well as the implementation of change within general perception of CSR programs, followed by stakeholders’ involvement and participation. Also involved in various public administration projects and programs directly connected with NGOs.
Contact:
a.gawronska(at)atchristie.com
Zuzanna Połanecka-Purwin
Corporate & Social Relations Programs Consultant
Lawyer. Graduated from MA studies at the Law and Administration Faculty of the Warsaw University. Gained practical experience as notary public and legal counselor at Warsaw’s best law offices. Expert in implementing infrastructure, property development and real estate projects as well as investment enhancement process on the government and local government level. Experienced in handling investors relations for WSE-listed companies, public affairs and governmental relations as well as crisis management, reconciliations, media relations and CSR. For years involved in development and implementation of communications programs targeted at establishing direct contacts and working relations between three sectors: public administration, business entities and NGOs. Actively participates in designing new formal and legal solutions supporting regional development, based on EU regulations (Regional Operational Programs and strategies). Provides expert opinions and actively participates in public consultations on the central government level as well as cross-border exchange of know-how.
Personally involved in numerous programs aimed at strengthening the legal position of people with disabilities, throughout Europe.
Contact:
office(at)atchristie.com
Daria Kozieja
Cross-border Programs Coordinator
Master of Cultural Science and Public Relations Specialist. Graduate of Faculty of International and Political Studies at Jagiellonian University in Cracow and Warsaw School of Economics. She gained experience in Public Relations field in Poland and abroad working for international companies within financial, pharmaceutical and touristic sectors. Highly experienced in coordination and implementation of cross-border EU programs with special focus on identification of common and shared interests. Responsible for cross-European media relations, corporate communications, online and social communications and CRM projects. She also handles various CSR projects assisting international programs.
Contact:
office(at)atchristie.com
Piotr Bojanowski
Identity & Design
http://www.bojanowski-design.com/