European Corporate Governance Conference 2025

• Jakub Jaworowski, Minister of State Assets, Poland
• Video message from Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection

A conversation between a board chair, an investor and a CEO exploring how effective governance and the EU’s evolving policy agenda can enhance competitiveness and empower European companies and SMEs.

Facilitator: Eelco van der Enden, CEO, Accountancy Europe

Speakers:

• Sebastian Buczek, CEO and CIO, Quercus TFI S.A.
• Zofia Dzik, Founder and Chair of the Board, CET & Independent Board Director, CCC SA

• Magdalena Krupa-Hernandez, EEMA Director, ACCA 

This panel explores how corporate boards can effectively navigate complex security challenges – ranging from energy security to supply chain resilience – in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape. Panellists will discuss strategies for strengthening corporate governance and risk management, with a focus on collaboration with policymakers to align with EU and national initiatives.

Moderator: Marcin Zaborowski, Head of Correspondence, TVP World

Panellists:

• Jan Krzysztof Bielecki, Former Prime Minister of Poland
• Jakub Papierski, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, VeloBank
• Prof. Katarzyna Pisarska, Chair, Warsaw Security Forum & Chairwoman, Casimir Pulaski Foundation Council
• Maciej Witucki, President, Polish Confederation Lewiatan 

• Tomasz Kosieradzki, Executive Director, KGHM

This panel will explore how companies are implementing the CSRD and CS3D, discussing their interplay with global frameworks such as ISSB and GRI, the benefits they offer for sustainable practices and the hurdles firms face in achieving compliance and effective reporting. It will also discuss how the omnibus proposals could better help companies.

Moderator: Andrew Hobbs, EMEIA Public Policy and Center for Board Matters Leader, EY

Panellists:

• Dan Dionisie, Head of Unit, Company Law, DG JUST, European Commission 
• Zuzanna Góral, Accounting and Internal Control Director, Orange Polska
• Mark Hodge, Vice President, Shift
• Greta Koch, Policy Advisor and Press Officer, European Parliament
• Pedro Oliveira, Director of Legal Affairs, BusinessEurope 

This session will present key findings from a recent report by CFA Society Poland, focusing on corporate governance. It will explore its role in the decision-making processes of individual and professional investors, as well as corporate management in Poland, while also considering the broader European context.

• Piotr Sieradzan PhD, Vice President, CFA Society Poland 

• Piotr Ratajczak, Chief Information Security Officer, Reckitt (Essential Home)

This discussion will explore how boards can strengthen cybersecurity and AI governance while fostering responsible innovation to maintain competitive advantage.

Moderator: Anna Sirocka, Risk Leader & Partner, EY

Panellists:

• Piotr Ciepiela, EMEIA Cybersecurity Leader, EY
• Katarzyna Kazior, AI Digital Transformation Executive and Supervisory Board Member, Benefit Systems SA
• Jean-Pierre Menanteau, Chairman of the Prospective and Research Committee, French Institute of Directors
• Radosław Nielek, PhD, Director, NASK 

• Filip Gorczyca, Management Board Member, SNCRN