Kompania Piwowarska: the chief partner of the European Economic

Kompania Piwowarska: the chief partner of the European Economic
Congress 2012
On 14-16 May, the city of Katowice will host a forum of one of the most representative discussions
about the future of Europe. In attendance will be experts in politics, business and science.
Kompania Piwowarska is the chief partner of this year’s edition of the European Economic
Congress. Representatives of the leading Polish brewer will take part in debates on the most
significant issues of Europe’s economic and social growth.
The European Economic Congress (EEC) will be held on 14-16 May in eleven locations in Katowice. As part of the
Congress, over 100 sessions, discussion and accompanying events will be held and attended by approximately 6
thousand guests from Poland and abroad. Debate moderators will include famous Polish authors, journalists and
commentators. President of the Republic of Poland, Bronisław Komorowski, will be the Congress’ Guest of Honour.
From globalism to corporate social responsibility
Experts from Kompania Piwowarska will attend four debates dedicated to the following issues: global economy
and global competition, innovations in the food industry, regulation policy and the free market, CSR
and responsible business. Robert Priday: president of board of Kompania Piwowarska, Radosław
Pawlak: director of marketing innovations and Paweł Kwiatkowski: director of Corporate Affairs will
discuss specific areas of company operations in the context of the above mentioned issues. This is the second
edition of the European Economic Congress attended by representatives of Kompania Piwowarska.
Wojciech Mrugalski, communications manager for Kompania Piwowarska said:
It is very rewarding to have our representatives partaking in this most significant economic forum in Central
Europe. This year the forum coincides with publication of our report on “Kompania Piwowarska’s contribution to
the Polish economy” which shows that the food industry is an important element of European economy and our
company plays an important role here. I am certain that the experience and business approach of KP
representatives will largely contribute to the debates held as part of the European Economic Congress where KP
is the chief partner.
About the Congress
The European Economic Congress in Katowice is among the most significant economic events in Central Europe.
Within three days, the Congress offers a series of meetings, debates and accompanying events attended by
experts in politics, economy and business as well as media representatives. The sessions revolve around the most
important issues related to Europe’s economic and social growth. The event is organized by PTWP SA; Jerzy
Buzek is President of the Congress Programme Council. This year’s fourth edition of the Congress was preceded
by a forum on “Business relations. Poland – Czech Republic” held on 29 March in Prague. Detailed information
about the Congress is available on http://www.eecpoland.eu/
Attendance of Kompania Piwowarska’s representatives in the European Economic Congress 2012:
•
Robert Priday, president of board of Kompania Piwowarska – Global economy – global
competition – 14 May 2012, 15h00-16h30, Centrum Kultury Katowice im. Krystyny Bochenek
•
Radosław Pawlak, director of marketing innovations – Innovations in the food industry – 15 May
2012, 9h00-11h00, Hotel Angelo
•
Paweł Kwiatkowski – director of Corporate Affairs
- Regulation policy and the free market – 16 May 2012, 9h00-11h00, Hotel Monopol
- CSR. Responsible relations in European business – 16 May 2012, 11h30-13h30, Hotel Qubus
See more details about the speakers
Attendance of representatives of Kompania Piwowarska in the European Economic Congress
2012
• Robert Priday, president of board of Kompania Piwowarska: Global economy – global
competition – 14 May 2012, 15h00-16h30, Centrum Kultury Katowice im. Krystyny Bochenek
President of board of Kompania Piwowarska since October 2011.
Robert Priday moved to KP and SABMiller Europe from Peru where he had been managing director
since 2006. It was in Poland where he started his international career in the Group back in 1997. He
was then in charge of integrating the Tychy brewery into the SABMiller structures with special
emphasis placed on sales, marketing and the supply chain. He left Poland in 1999 when he was
appointed managing director in Slovakia from which he moved to Honduras. There, for four years he
was managing director in the local SABMiller subsidiary from which he moved to Peru. He was also
responsible for the recently acquired company in Argentina and the emerging structures in Bolivia,
based upon exports.
Robert Priday devoted 30 years of his career to SABMiller Group in South Africa, Europe and Latin
America where he has operated in various areas including sales and marketing; he has also been
appointed managerial positions. His achievements as a managing director include strong market
positions of the subsidiaries in Honduras and Peru. Famous for their competitiveness and market
efficiency, these companies enjoy considerable profitability and leading market positions.
Robert Priday is married with two sons. He loves golf and he is an avid sports fan.
• Radosław Pawlak, director of marketing innovations – Innovations in the food industry
– 15 May 2012, 9h00-11h00, Hotel Angelo
Director of marketing innovations for Kompania Piwowarska since 2010.
He manages a group of people handling New Product Development (NPD) projects with respect to
product and packaging innovations alike.
Before he joined KP he had worked for Wrigley, also as a marketing director for Wrigley GmbH
(Germany) and marketing director for the company’s Polish subsidiary. For 5 years he had been in
charge of NPD projects on a regional and global scale, managing teams responsible for specific
growth platforms in Munich, the company’s European hub.
Radosław Pawlak is a graduate of the Poznań School of Economics. He is passionate about jogging.
•
Paweł Kwiatkowski – director of Corporate Affairs
- Regulation policy and the free market – 16 May 2012, 9h00-11h00, Hotel Monopol
- CSR. Responsible relations in European business – 16 May 2012, 11h30-13h30, Hotel Qubus
Director of Corporate Affairs for Kompania Piwowarska since 2000. On top of that, head of media
relations in SABMiIller Europe since 2007. He has co-authored the concept and arrangement of the
Brewing Museum at Tyskie Browary Książęce.
A lively, intriguing person: not only is he a specialist in public relations but he also writes and
translates.
Notes to the editors:
Kompania Piwowarska - leader of the Polish beer industry
Kompania Piwowarska is the largest brewer in Poland. Hundreds of years of experience in brewing, state-of-theart technology and rigorous adherence to ‘world class manufacturing’ guarantee highest quality beer. The
company's brand portfolio includes best-selling Polish beers: Tyskie, Żubr, Lech, Dębowe Mocne, Redd's as well as
international premium brands: Pilsner Urquell, Grolsch and Peroni Nastro Azzurro. Kompania Piwowarska,
established in 1999, operates three breweries (in Tychy, Poznań and Białystok) and depots across the country.
Kompania Piwowarska is engaged in a number of social programs, addressing poverty- based social exclusion as
well as educational programs promoting responsible and moderate drinking. In the fiscal year on 31 March 2011,
KP sales volume amounted to 14.1 mill hectolitres.
SABMiller – one of the largest brewers in the world
Kompania Piwowarska is part of SABMiller plc, one of the world's largest brewers with brewing interests or
distribution agreements across six continents. The group's international portfolio of brands includes premium
international beers such as Grolsch, Miller Genuine Draft, Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Pilsner Urquell, as well as
market-leading local brands such as Aquila, Castle, Miller Lite, Snow and Tyskie. SABMiller is also one of the
largest Coca Cola bottlers outside the US. In the year ended on 31 March 2011, the group reported US$ 5.0
billion in profit (EBITA) and group revenue of US$ 28.3 billion. SABMiller plc is listed on the London and
Johannesburg stock exchanges.
Inquiries:
Wojciech Mrugalski
communications manager
[email protected]
ul. Szwajcarska 11, 61-285 Poznań
Landline + 48 61 667 7667
Mobile + 48 601 91 11 44
Fax + 48 61 667 7850
www.kp.pl