Wojciech Chmielewski graduated from the University of Wrocław in Polish Philology (1995) and Political Science (1998). He also completed postgraduate studies at Université de Strasbourg III in Politiques Publiques en Europe in 1997, and at the National School of Public Administration in Warsaw (KSAP) (2000).

Since 2000 Mr Chmielewski has worked at the Ministry of the State Treasury, currently as Director of the Ownership Transformation and Privatisation Department.

He was a Supervisory Board member at the following companies: Stocznia Gdynia SA, Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu SA, PKS Przemyśl Sp. z o.o., Dragmor Sp. z o.o., Mostostal Wrocław SA, Koniecpolskie Zakłady Płyt Pilśniowych SA and Fabryka Wyrobów Blaszanych Polmetal SA. He served as a shareholder’s proxy at BIPROWŁÓK Sp. z o.o. of Łódź.

Since 25 February 2009 he has been a member of the Supervisory Board of ENEA SA of Poznań, currently serving as Chairperson.

Agnieszka Woś received a Master’s degree in Economics at the University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszów (specialization: Finance and Accounting); she also graduated from the Cracow University of Economics (specialization: Corporate Functioning and Management). The London Chambers of Commerce and Industry Examinations awarded her certificates confirming her command of English. Moreover, she completed a certified study grant at the European University of Finance, Information Systems, Management and Business in Kiev, Ukraine. In 2010 she was awarded a Ph.D. degree in Economics (major: Management Science) at the Cracow University of Economics.

She has also completed a number of certified courses on project management, corporate and NGO management, as well as on the European Union. She has a vast professional experience in organization & management and project development, including acquisition processes. She authored numerous papers that appeared in prestigious scientific and business publications (comprising conference publications) in Poland.

Mrs. Woś worked in the Institute of Economics in Rzeszów, Solidex S.A. in Cracow, Polska Grupa Farmaceutyczna [Polish Pharmaceutical Group] S.A., and in the Marshal’s Office of the Podkarpackie Region, first as the Director of the Corporate Governance and Economic Analysis Department, then as the Director of the Corporate Governance and Economic Analysis Office. She was a member of the Council of AEROPOLIS (Podkarpackie Science and Technology Park). Furthermore, she lectured Finance and Management at various universities.

At the moment she is the Director of the Key Companies Department in the Ministry of Treasury, where she supervises companies that are crucial for the Polish economy, energy & fuel security and defence system. She is also the President of the Management Board of Foundation for Development and Promotion of Podkarpacie “Podkarpacka Akademia Rozwoju”.

Magdalena Zegarska graduated from the Private University of Environmental Sciences (PWSOŚ) in Radom, where she obtained an Engineering degree in Occupational Health and Safety. She also obtained a certificate of completion of studies in the Management of Large Enterprises from the School of Management and Marketing of the Business Initiatives Association in Warsaw. She has completed numerous training programmes and courses in psychology of team management. Secretary of the Employee Council of the second term of office. She is a Class I Mining Engineer.

Ms Zegarska joined PGNiG in 1998 as an employee of the gas distribution facility, and then moved on to become a customer service specialist at the Mazovian Trading Division. At present, she works as a debt collection specialist at the Retail Trading Department of PGNiG’s Head Office. In the course of her professional career, she has worked on numerous projects carried out for the benefit of PGNiG’s employees. She has received honorary awards for outstanding service to the Mazovian Trading Division, as well as to the Oil Mining and Gas Sector.

Janusz Pilitowski graduated from the Warsaw School of Economics with a Master’s Degree in Economics (Corporate Finance). He began his professional career in 1983 at the Supreme Audit Office. In 1985-2003 Mr Pilitowski worked for Mennica Polska SA (the national mint), where he held a number of positions, including Chief Accountant, Chief Financial Officer, and then member and President of the Management Board. In 2004 Mr Pilitowski joined the Brasco Group, where he was responsible for the biocomponent and liquid biofuels market.

Since 2007 Mr Pilitowski has worked in public administration, first at the Energy Regulatory Office and then at the Ministry of the Economy. Since January 2011 he has been employed as Head of the Renewable Energy Department at the Ministry of the Economy.

Mr Pilitowski is an experienced member of supervisory boards, having served in that capacity at Zakłady Azotowe Puławy SA and Aesculap-Chifa Sp. z o.o. of Nowy Tomyśl. He has also completed a number of training programmes.

Andrzej Janiak graduated from the Adam Mickiewicz University of Poznań. He completed legal training for court judges (1980-1982) and has been legal counsel since 1987. Since 2005 he has held a post-doctoral degree of Habilitated Doctor (doctor habilitatus) in law. Mr Janiak has worked at the Adam Mickiewicz University of Poznań since graduation, and in 2008 became Professor at the Department of Civil, Commercial and Insurance Law.

In 2009-2012 he was also Professor at the Department of Commercial Law of the Faculty of Management at the Poznań University of Economics, and since 2012 – at the Department of Civil and Commercial Law of the Faculty of Law and Administration at the Szczecin University. He has worked as a chief specialist at the Poznań Branch of the National Bank of Poland and adviser to the President of Wielkopolski Bank Kredytowy SA. He has also served as an adjudicator in arbitration tribunals, as well as a legal consultant and litigation attorney for a number of companies.

Member of the Supervisory Board of PGNiG since 26 March 2014.

Ryszard Wąsowicz graduated from the School of Law and Public Administration in Rzeszów with a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration − Human Resources Management (continuation – Master’s Degree programme). He started his professional career in 1978 at Sanocki Zakład Górnictwa Nafty i Gazu, working at the Husów gas extraction facility. In 1990−1992 he was a member of the Employee Council at Sanocki Zakład Górnictwa Nafty i Gazu, and in 1992−1996, for two (the fifth and sixth) terms of office, he was a member of the Employee Council at PGNiG. Until 1998 he was a member of the Consulting Board at PGNiG. In 1998 he completed a course for supervisory board members and passed a state exam before the State Treasury Commission. Since 1990 he has been delegated to work in trade union bodies. Mr Wąsowicz was nominated to the Supervisory Board of PGNiG by the President of the Trade Union of Workers of the Mining and Oil Industries (NSZZ Górników-Naftowców).

On 15 May 2014, he was appointed to the PGNiG Supervisory Board as a member elected by the employees.

Irena Ożóg is a licensed tax advisor. In 1989-2003 she served as department head and Deputy Minister of Finance responsible for creating and overseeing the Polish tax system. Ms Ożóg has taught public finance at the Warsaw School of Economics and the University of Warsaw for more than twenty years, and also organises workshops on applied tax law. Ms Ożóg has written nine books and approximately two hundred monographs and papers on financial regulations, including tax law.

Over the years, she has gained substantial experience as a legal and financial tax adviser. Her expertise makes her a frequent collaborator with the public administration and government bodies, as well as business organisations and committees dedicated to tax issues. Ms Ożóg is a member of the Ministry of Finance’s Tax Law Consulting Board and the Chairperson of the General Tax Law Team.

Her firm provides advisory services to domestic and foreign businesses and financial institutions. Ms Ożóg has been recognised with numerous awards and distinctions and has frequently topped the tax adviser rankings.

She also has extensive experience serving on the supervisory boards of state-owned and private entities, including public companies.

Maciej Mazurkiewicz studied at the Faculty of Mining of the University of Science and Technology in Kraków (AGH), where he began working after graduation in 1970.

He defended his PhD thesis with honours in 1978 and was awarded a post-doctoral degree in engineering (doctor habilitatus) by the Council of the AGH Mining Faculty in April 1990. Mr Mazurkiewicz received his professor’s title in 1998, having progressed through all stages of an academic career.

His academic interests include mining, environmental aspects of industrialised regions and waste management (including hazardous waste). Mr Mazurkiewicz has authored and co-authored six monographs (including three on waste) and textbooks, nine course books, over 100 articles in Polish and foreign journals, 20 patents, and a dozen or so grant projects.

He has supervised ten doctoral dissertations and reviewed numerous doctoral, post-doctoral and professorship theses. He has received numerous individual and team awards from the Minister of Mining and Energy, the Minister of National Education and the Polish Federation of Engineering Associations (NOT), the Rector of the University of Science and Technology in Kraków, and the Rector of the State Higher Vocational School in Krosno, including the Prof. Henryk Czeczot team award.

He has prepared several hundred expert analyses and opinions for various industrial organisations, including foreign ones (e.g. from Germany, Hungary and Canada).

At his alma mater, AGH, Mr Mazurkiewicz served as the deputy head of the institute, deputy dean, and chair head. He was also a member of the State Committee for Scientific Research for two terms of office, and an expert for the Environmental Protection, Natural Resources and Forestry Ministry. In addition, Mr Mazurkiewicz is a member of the Polish Academy of Engineering, a number of scientific committees of the Polish Academy of Sciences (on mining, deposit management and environmental engineering), and various scientific councils (at the Strata Mechanics Research Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences and at the Chief Mining Institute), and sits on a number of ministry committees.

Mr Mazurkiewicz is currently employed at the Faculty of Mining and Geoengineering of the University of Science and Technology in Kraków (Department of Environmental Engineering and Materials Processing) and at the Department of Environmental Engineering of the Technology Institute of the State Higher Vocational School in Krosno (since 2002). A member of the academic Senate at both institutions, he also chairs the Senate’s Personnel Committee at the University of Science and Technology in Kraków for a fourth term of office.