Management of PFO

President

Monika Dąbrowska

President of the Polish Franchise Organization and Franchising Manager at McDonald's Polska

A graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics (International Economic Relations, Management and Marketing). Since 1998, she has been working at McDonald's Polska Sp. z o.o., where since 2006 she has been dealing with franchise, currently as Franchising Manager. In recent years, she was responsible for the recruitment of franchisees and dealt with numerous projects carried out in restaurants run by network partners. In 2008 she was elected President of the Polish Franchise Organization. She is responsible for the management and development of the organization for the 5th term. At that time, the number of companies associated in POF increased more than three times, and the organization itself was introduced into international structures - World Franchise Counsel and European Franchise Federation. She popularized franchise and business ethics in numerous press publications. She was a speaker at many business and scientific events.

Members of the Management Board

Paweł Aksamit

Co-founder and CEO of Stava

He is co-founder and CEO of Stava. He has been an entrepreneur from the beginning of his career, which he started more than 20 years ago. Co-founder of several high-tech businesses, inventor. Author of 8 international mobile device context awareness patents and more than 40 scientific publications. Doctor of technical sciences.

Jacek Biskup

Cersanit SA

Jacek Biskup holds an MBA degree with a specialization in Strategic Program and Project Management and is certified in project management (APMC) with credentials including PRINCE2, MSP, P3O, and ITIL. For over 20 years, he has held managerial positions, specializing in the creation, implementation, and development of distribution and sales strategies, as well as in identifying new business growth opportunities. He is an expert in business unit efficiency and optimization. His professional experience includes managerial roles in the FMCG industry (Promotional Agency – his own business, Reckitt Benckiser), telecommunications (Orange, Plus), and finance (GE Money Bank, Nadra Bank Ukraine, Meritum Bank, Alior Bank). Since 2016, he has been managing the partner network of Nest Bank SA. Jacek is also a participant in four World Marathon Majors (New York, Berlin, Chicago, Boston), with a personal best time of 3h00min26sec.

Rafał Kościuk

Owner and creator of the FIT CAKE franchise network.

Entrepreneur with almost 20 years of experience in many industries incl. financial, event, wedding, development, automotive. Owner of a huge farm in Bronisze. Member of the Management Board of AGROMA Park, AGRO MILK, ECO RECYCLIG, ACCOLA INVESTMENT, H&K, 4 YOU. In 2010 he managed the Mine in Rybocice. In 2021, the president and founder of the SUGAR-FREE FOUNDATION helping children with diabetes. From 2022, a student of the Warsaw School of Economics in the Field of Franchise Management.

Privately: karate fighter with 15 years of experience, holder of a black belt in OYAMA KARATE.

Dad of Wiktor and Julka. His motto: Success is not what you have, but who you are.

Anna Gniatkowska

Director of the Department of Partner Network Santander Bank Polska

Since the beginning of her professional career, she has been associated with Santander Bank (formerly BZ WBK). Since 2008, she has been creating and managing the Santander Partner franchise network. In the first years of the network's operation, she was responsible for the development of the network and the product offer, and since 2013 she has been managing the Department of Development of Partner Outlets. She is responsible for the implementation of the bank's strategic goals in partner branches. Over the past 14 years, together with her team, she has built a large, stable and effective franchise network of the bank. Participant of the Solaruco program for outstanding leaders in the bank. A graduate of the Poznań University of Economics.

A lover of cross-country and downhill skis.

Filip Puchalski

Commercial Director, Xtreme Brands

A manager with extensive experience in the development and management of franchise networks. He currently serves as Commercial Director at Xtreme Brands – a company managing the largest and fastest-growing fitness club network in Poland (Xtreme Fitness Gyms) and modern children's play centers (Xtreme KiDS). He is responsible for expansion strategy, franchise development, real estate acquisition, and securing new business partners in Poland and abroad.
Previously, he held roles at Żabka Polska as Director of Real Estate Acquisition, and at the MOYA fuel station network, where he served as Chief Operating Officer and Member of the Management Board. He began his career in public institutions, including serving as an assistant to President Aleksander Kwaśniewski and as director of the office for Members of the European Parliament.
He holds degrees in Political Science and Sociology and remains actively involved in the sports community as the former Secretary General of the Polish Triathlon Federation.

Damian Ozga

Investor, strategist, mentor. President and founder of the EVG INVEST fund.

Damian Ozga is an experienced entrepreneur and a recognized expert in the field of franchising, with 15 years of involvement in the industry. He specializes in building franchise brands and networks, focusing on their resale during the growth phase of the project. With passion and dedication, he has developed several well-known brands, including My Travel, Fitarena, and Perfect Look Clinic.
As a long-standing board member of the Polish Franchise Organization, he actively contributes to the development of franchising in Poland, sharing his knowledge and experience with other entrepreneurs. Thanks to his extensive background in creating and managing franchise networks, Damian is a valued speaker at numerous business conferences and a guest lecturer at several universities.
He graduated from the Wrocław University of Economics with a degree in Finance and Accounting, and from Wrocław University of Science and Technology with a degree in Logistics and Transport Management.
Privately, Damian is the father of two sons, Jakub and Maks, with whom he shares a passion for golf and aviation.
Website: damianozga.pl

Arkadiusz Słodkowski

Owner and Member of the Board of PROFIT system

A pioneer of the Polish franchise market, creator of FRANCHISING magazine, specialist in franchisee recruitment, author of hundreds of articles and YouTube videos on franchising, and co-owner of the consulting firm PROFIT system. He played a key role in bringing the Polish Franchise Organization (POF) into the European Franchise Federation and the World Franchise Council. As part of his responsibilities on the board, he is involved in the legislative process of the so-called Franchise Act.

Mirosław Szawerdo

Member of the Board

Owner of two supermarkets and Intermarche petrol stations in Myślibórz and Dębno. From 2019, in Grupa Muszkieterów, he is responsible for the development of the Intermarche and Bricomarche brands. In previous years, he was a member of the management board of the ITM Polska central company. He also performed other important functions within the structures of the Musketeer Group in Poland. Including he was responsible for the recruitment and training of future investors, and managed the Communication and Information Directorate. He joined the Musketeers in 2008. Previously, for over 20 years he managed a construction company operating in the United States. He is a technician by education, privately a lover of martial arts. He represented the United States in Teakwondo many times. As a member of the Musketeers Foundation, she has been supporting the most needy for many years.

The General Assembly of Members

The General Assembly of Members is the supreme authority of the Organization. The General Meeting is convened by the Management Board and takes place every three years. All Members of the Organization take part in the meeting.

Audit Committee

  • Agata Korzeniewska (Metrohouse Franchise)
  • Sylwester Mroczek (Carrefour)