LOT Polish Profiles

Adam Burakowski Polish Ambassador accredited to

He is a Professor at the Institute of Political Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Adam Burakowski graduated from the University of , Faculty of History (2001).

From 2006 to 2017 he worked for the national broadcaster , holding various positions related to international affairs. He was a Polish representative to the European Broadcasting Union.

In December 2017, he was appointed as the Republic of Ambassador to . He is accredited to six other countries, i.e. , , , , and Sri Lanka.

Michał Fijoł Chief Commercial Officer, Member of the Board of LOT Polish Airlines

Manager with an extensive international experience. In LOT since January 2016, he served as a commercial board proxy. In early March of 2017, the Supervisory Board appointed him as Chief Commercial Officer.

Graduated from Warsaw School of Economics (Ph.D. studies in Economics). As a German Academic Exchange Center and Austrian Government scholar, he studied at the Osnabrueck University in Germany and the Vienna University of Economics in Austria.

For over 10 years of his professional career he worked for international media giants: German Axel Spinger, Swiss Ringier, French Aufeminin.com and the cross-European leading job board Stepstone, in sales, promotion and digital areas at various positions including a Board management position. . He is also a digital industry expert; in charge of business development,managing several internet and technology ventures.

Mohan Pandithage Chairman and Chief Executive, Hayleys PLC

Joined the Hayleys Group in 1969. Appointed to the Board in 1998. Chairman and Chief Executive of Hayleys PLC since July 2009. Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (UK). Honorary Consul of the United Mexican States (Mexico) to Sri Lanka.

Council Member of the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon. Member of the Advisory Council of Ceylon Association of Ship’s Agents. Recipient of the Best Shipping Personality award by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.

Excellence Leadership Recognition- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka. Honoured with the lifetime achievement award at Seatrade- Sri Lanka Ports, Trade and Logistics; Life time award for most outstanding Logistics and Transport personality of the year- Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport.