New nominations in PZU. What does the appointment of Jarosław Antonik mean for the company?
Antonik will take over the position of Filip Gorczyca, who resigned from this position on November 3 this year.
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It's been a busy time at PZU lately. As we wrote in Business Insider Polska, the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) approved the candidacy of Bogdan Benczak for the position of president of the company. In addition, an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of the state-owned company was held, where a decision was made to hold the former head of PZU accountable.
Also in December, it was announced that the long-awaited merger of PZU and Bank Pekao would be postponed. As we wrote in Business Insider Polska, according to the new arrangements, the potential transaction is to be completed by December 31, 2027.
This is not the end of important changes, as the Minister of State Assets, Wojciech Balczun, recently announced that special proxies for settlements of their predecessors will be appointed in State Treasury companies.
“We are talking about our greatest champions. After all, the issue of Orlen or PZU, which is still on the agenda, is the subject of many materials and articles in the media. This has been our everyday life for several years.” – said the minister.
PZU. The largest financial institution in Poland
PZU, which is the largest financial institution in Poland and one of the leaders in Central and Eastern Europe, plays a key role on the insurance market. The company, listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since 2010, manages consolidated assets worth PLN 482 billion. Its portfolio includes products and services addressed to both individual customers and enterprises – from small and medium-sized companies to large business entities.
PZU serves approximately 22 million customers in five countries, which makes it one of the largest insurance groups in the region. The State Treasury, which holds 34.2 percent in the company. shares, plays a significant role in shaping its strategy.
