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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