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Justyna TorresE-Commerce IT & E-Commerce DirectorCarrefour

Justyna Torres

E-Commerce IT & E-Commerce Director

Justyna is challenge oriented Head of Marketing, Digital & E-commerce with + 15 years of executive management, member of Executive Board in international retail organization (fashion; toys; grocery). Leading e-commerce & Marketing teams across Europe and Middle East with strong belief on overpassing expectations of customers is the key success. 

Strong entrepreneurial spirit and extensive experience in digital transformation, omnichannel marketing strategy, re-platforming and E-Commerce start up projects, CRM, App development and team Management. Alumni of Executive MBA HEC & Warsaw University of Technology

Aneta KazanowskaOnline Stores DirectorVRG S.A

Aneta Kazanowska

Online Stores Director

Her adventure with digital marketing began 17 years ago and continues to this day. During this time she has completed many interesting e-commerce implementations, conducted successful advertising and sales campaigns and learned how to talk to customers online.

Today, as an Expert in the e-commerce industry, she not only manages some of the biggest brands in the formal fashion industry, but also shares her knowledge during trainings, conferences and interviews.

Paweł PerygaHead of DevOps and Technology Consulting Unity Group

Paweł Peryga

Head of DevOps and Technology Consulting

At Unity Group, Paweł, as Head of DevOps and Technology Consulting, is responsible for technology consulting and solution design including non-functional requirements.

He has extensive technical experience not only in the area of infrastructure, but also in the area of maintaining e-commerce projects, especially in building cloud entry strategies, creating cloud organizations and developing DevOps methodologies.

Paweł has also designed highly scalable and efficient platforms for e-commerce market leaders in Poland. As a technology consultant, he participated in the development of strategies for implementing corporate integration architecture based on ESB platforms and APIs.

Privately, he is a sailing enthusiast and nature lover.

Andrzej GrochowalskiCIO, Board MemberLeroy Merlin

Andrzej Grochowalski

CIO, Board Member

A graduate of the AGH University of Science and Technology in Cracow, Andrzej has been involved with IT and modern technologies for more than 20 years. He is currently responsible for the IT area as a Member of the Management Board of Leroy Merlin Poland. He gained his experience as CIO at InPost Group, and in 2017-2019 he was CIO and Vice President of the Board at Tauron Group. Prior to that, he spent 10 years at BNP Paribas Bank as CIO, where he also coordinated the innovation center.

Andrzej has a track record of several major IT transformations and many successful implementation projects, including bank mergers. In 2021, he was named CDO of the Year by Forbes and Business Insider.

Artur PiekarczykHead of ConsultingUnity Group

Artur Piekarczyk

Head of Consulting

For over 25 years, Artur has been guiding companies through the digital transformation process by making entrepreneurs aware of the need for change. He has over 50 projects to his credit, including 5 global projects. He led one of the largest distributors of electrotechnical materials in Poland through the change of the traditional business model to a hybrid distributor model. Artur is also a board member of numerous listed companies and trading companies.

A graduate of the Leon Koźmiński Academy, University of Bradford and ICAN Institute, Artur has he gained knowledge about building and managing a business, alongside the managerial skills useful for team management. He applies all his knowledge and experience in ONe - a complex e-commerce system designed for B2B trade.

Kamil MichlewskiFounder and CO-CEOHorizon Strategy

Kamil Michlewski

Founder and CO-CEO

Kamil has always been on the cutting edge of science in practice. Over the past 18 years, he has been helping global technology and telecom clients tackle the most challenging problems by bringing customer insights close to commercial decision making. He has in-depth knowledge of marketing strategy, customer experience and design thinking. His clients include the likes of Meta, Qualcomm, HP and Intuit.

Kamil has published books and written a doctorate about the importance of the design-centered approach in the business.

Kamil is a keen scuba diver and triathlete.

Katarzyna ManiosBusiness Transformation ConsultantUnity Group

Katarzyna Manios

Business Transformation Consultant

A specialist and project manager of the digitalization of sales, marketing and loyalty programs, and a manager with many years of experience in designing and implementing digital strategies in commercial enterprises.

She co-created sales and marketing development strategies for brands such as Douglas, Swiat Ksiazki, Mediq, Maxfliz, Meble Wójcik. She has advised on digitalization, including for Synevo, Boiron, Siniat, FORTE Furniture. Agille Certified Project Manager. A graduate of the ICAN Institute, Strategic Leadership AcademyT and MBA program at L. Kozminski University. A graduate of UX at SWPS, DIMAQ, and a university lecturer.

Przemek Kotecki PMO & Exectutive AdvisorKozminski Executive Business School

Przemek Kotecki

PMO & Exectutive Advisor

Przemek is an expert and advisor in business and technology transformation. He has experience in developing Transformation Offices, Global PMOs, Agile Centers of Excellence and Integration Offices in organisztions such as Brenntag and Allegro. Previously, he was Head of Operations and Head of Project Management at Netguru. He gained international exposure as Program Manager at Thomson Reuters MENA in Dubai. He is a co-founder and lecturer of the Transition Management Academy at Kozminski University and an active volunteer. Privately, he is a board game player, sailor, volunteer and dumpling connoisseur.

Patryk DolewaDirector of Technology and Business TransformationGemini Polska

Patryk Dolewa

Director of Technology and Business Transformation

Passionate about modern technologies for over 15 years, Patrk deals with their practical application in various industries such as manufacturing, banking, retail or pharmacy. He was responsible, among others, for strategic IT projects at GE Capital and building a global e-commerce competence centre at Staples. Winner of prestigious competitions such as IT Manager of Tomorrow or CIONET Digital Excellence, he was also a finalist of the European Digital Leader of the Year. He has been working for Gemini Polska since 2019, where he is responsible for the digital transformation of the organisation and supporting its development with modern technologies. A graduate of two faculties at the Gdansk University of Technology: Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics and Management and Economics.

Mateusz SkowronHead of Delivery / Digital Experience / Custom SolutionsUnity Group

Mateusz Skowron

Head of Delivery / Digital Experience / Custom Solutions

Business and technical consultant with nearly 20 years of experience. As Head of Delivery at Unity Group, he is responsible for the implementation of projects in the areas of Digital Experience and Custom Solution, in addition, he supports clients in the roles of Business or Solution Architect, verifies and selects technologies and products suitable for business needs.

His portfolio includes a technical consulting project on the implementation of the new www.luxmed.pl website , digital transformation at Multimedia Polska, implementation of new e-commerce at Onninen, legacy transformation at OnniBus or digitization of customer service for Archicom. He has extensive experience in projects for e-commerce, services, telecommunications, transportation, automotive and telematics /m2m industries. He has worked with brands such as: Provident, Nest Bank, Allianz, PPG, TBSCG, Hyundai and Viacon.

He enjoys new challenges, complex and intricate projects optimizing clients' business processes. Privately a happy husband and father of three children.

Rafał Kalinowski CIO

Rafał Kalinowski

CIO

An IT leader who has gained extensive managerial experience in renowned companies such as Euro RTV AGD, GfK, Dino and Alab. His main areas of focus are the design and implementation of IT strategies, especially those related to the business continuity of systems and infrastructure. Rafał is known for successfully managing large e-commerce and ERP projects, with extensive knowledge in IT security.

In addition, Rafal is an expert in restructuring IT departments and creating long-term strategies based on innovative technologies. He has carried out numerous digital transformations, complex changes towards a data-driven organization and its monetization. He is an ardent advocate of implementing mathematical models, creating predictions using data and algorithms, as well as machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques.

Rafal not only achieves success in business, but also inspires others to use innovative technological solutions to achieve the strategic goals of the organization.

Paweł ŁancewiczBusiness ArchitectUnity Group

Paweł Łancewicz

Business Architect

A certified Professional Scrum Product Owner with more than 10 years of experience in digital, including leading technology and transformation projects, consulting and managing business teams, developer teams and UX.

He has many years of experience as a Project Manager / Business Analyst, including managing international projects and supporting key global processes for Credit Suisse, where he designed operational models and implemented solutions across all business lines of the bank. In addition, he managed the client's global portal and IT projects, working with vendors and third parties.

As Program Manager and Team Head at Accenture, he was responsible for the transformation and transitions of a complex IT project management structure from the U.S. to Poland, was responsible for taking care of a team of Digital Project Managers, and coordinated the work of development teams in Poland and abroad for a leading pharmaceutical company. Privately: Enthusiast of travel (small and large) with family.

Rami AI NaibHead of Data Science & AIUnity Group

Rami AI Naib

Head of Data Science & AI

Leader of the Data Science & AI team, Rami has been advising clients in industries such as finance, medtech / healthtech, e-commerce, and transportation. He has implemented projects for both the largest multinational companies and fast-growing startups. This includes implementing large machine learning systems in commercial applications, as well as conducting experimental research work in projects subsidized by EU funds. He has many years of experience in strategic consulting in the area of digital transformation.

Rami is also the co-owner of Numlabs, a company specializing in research and development projects in the field of data science and AI. A graduate of the international QEM program, with degrees from universities: Paris I Sorbonne, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Bielefeld, Ca'Foscari.