KATARZYNA SZCZEPKOWSKA
A manager experienced in multifaceted management in international environment. Conducted effective restructuring and optimization processes. Created and implemented strategies. Not afraid of making difficult decisions in business terms. Possesses highly-developed leadership skills. Is able to unite people around a concept she chooses. Creates strong teams. Makes use of effective communication. Effectively executes her objectives within international corporations.
A graduate of MBA studies, Ph.D. in management sciences, academic lecturer and the author of publications in finance and management. Speaks four languages, whereof English, Dutch and Polish on fluent level.
CHOSEN PROFESSIONAL SUCCESSES |
KBC TFI selected on regular basis as the best AM company in Poland by independent experts (Rzeczpospolita, Analizy Online, Puls Biznesu); successful development of a distribution support model for Kredyt Bank in the captive distribution setup; a radical change in the business models of KBC TFI and NetFA after divestments of KBC Group in Poland (KB and Warta); successful opening of the distribution architecture for AM products resulting in cooperation with over 20 distributors; various synergy projects within the Group like: centralization of dealing desk and middle office, bringing foreign (Group) funds to Poland, co-creation of exchange platforms in the following areas: sales, investment, finance, product development, operations, risk and compliance; various restructuring programs resulting in significant cost reduction; various synergy projects on the local level like creation of transfer agent company, streamlining of operational processes, one IT; successful implementation of LEAN and process management; successful implementation of regulatory projects (MiFID, UCITS IV, FATCA, AIFMD, CRS); successful implementation of Hay leadership program and high performing culture in the Polish entities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
2018 - until now | CEO |
QP2, Warsaw, Poland | |
2018 - until now | Vice-president of Management Board |
Seen Holding, Warsaw, Poland | |
2009 - 2018 | CEO, Country Manager Poland |
KBC TFI, Warsaw, Poland | |
2009 - 2017 | Member of Extended Executive Committee |
KBC AM Group, Brussels, Belgium | |
2009 - 2014 | Deputy Chairman of Supervisory Board |
PTE Warta, Warsaw, Poland | |
2008 - 2009 | Chief Operational and Financial Officer / Member of Management Board |
KBC TFI, Warsaw, Poland |
EDUCATION |
2006 - 2008 | Head of Finance and Controlling CEER - Bank and Insurance |
2004 - 2006 | Head of Controlling CE - Insurance |
KBC Group, Brussels, Belgium | |
2003 - 2004 | Controller CE |
KBC Insurance, Leuven, Belgium | |
2000 - 2003 | Group Reporting Manager |
Oriflame, Headquarters, Waterloo, Belgium | |
1999 - 2000 | Financial Analyst |
GE (Interlogix), European & African Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium | |
1997 - 1999 | Controller |
The Bank of New York, Portfolio Services Department, Brussels, Belgium | |
1994 - 1996 | Financial Analyst |
Curtis Financial Centers, Curtis Companies; Warsaw, Poland | |
1999 - 2004 | University of Warsaw, Faculty of Management |
specialization: Effectiveness of cross-border mergers & acquisitions, degree: PhD | |
1997 - 1998 | Vrije Universiteit Brussel |
degree: Master in Business Administration (Distinction - Magna cum laude) | |
1996 - 1997 | Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Faculty of Applied Economics |
degree: Master of Science in Applied Economics | |
1992 - 1996 | University of Warsaw, Faculty of Management |
specialization: Finance and Banking, degree: Master of Science in Management | |
(Distinction - Magna cum laude) |
PROFESSIONAL COURSES |
Conducted by various prestigious institutions, like INSEAD, Vlerick Management School, Harvard Business School. Numerous professional trainings mainly in: finance, banking, insurance and asset management, regulations, managerial skills, leadership.
LANGUAGES |
Polish: native; English: fluent; Dutch: fluent; Russian: intermediate; German: basic
ACADEMIC ACTIVITY |
2011 - till now
Lecturer, Koźmiński University in Warsaw
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