Michał Markowski is a highly experienced executive specializing in finance, information technology, and mergers and acquisitions within the Polish market. His professional trajectory demonstrates a unique intersection of technical engineering and high-level financial management, supported by a PhD in Computer Science and an ACCA qualification. The primary focus of his career involves leading large-scale corporate restructurings, managing private equity-backed ventures, and overseeing significant state-level financial initiatives.
Key achievements include serving as the CFO of Rockfin S.A., a major engineering firm with 1 billion PLN in revenue, and holding pivotal roles within the Polish Ministry of Treasury. During his tenure with the government, he was instrumental in creating the Polish Investments Program, which deployed over 30 billion PLN in financing. He also managed the consolidation of the chemical sector to form Grupa Azoty, coordinated the successful turnaround of the national airline PLL LOT from near-bankruptcy to profitability, and oversaw IPOs and share sales valued at approximately 12.5 billion PLN.
The scope of his expertise extends into the technology and gaming sectors, evidenced by his current supervisory board memberships at major Polish gaming and tech companies such as PlayWay S.A. and LiveChat S.A., both valued at approximately 1 billion PLN. His background also includes entrepreneurial success, having founded an accounting firm and a retail network, as well as early-career experience as a software developer. This combination of deep technical knowledge in C++, C#, and SQL with sophisticated financial modeling and M&A strategy positions him as a versatile leader capable of navigating complex industrial and digital transformations.