30th Anniversary Gala of the Executive MBA Poznań–Atlanta Program

We celebrate three decades of world-class management education that, since 1995, has shaped leaders of the modern economy and connected them through the Executive MBA Poznań–Atlanta Alumni Association.
Thirty years ago, the idea was born to create, in the heart of Poznań, a program that would combine academic excellence with the practice of global business. Today, Executive MBA Poznań–Atlanta stands for hundreds of graduates, thousands of projects, and countless stories of leaders who are transforming the world around us.
During the 30th Anniversary Gala, we celebrate not only our past but also our future — full of new challenges, partnerships, and inspiration.
This special evening will bring together distinguished representatives of academia, business, and culture, creating a unique opportunity for reflection, connection, and shared celebration.

Austin Campbell is the Group Managing Director of CAPS Group, an international retail services company headquartered in Poznań, Poland. Since founding the business in 2003, he has led it into becoming a multinational organization operating in 15 countries, employing over 200 people, and generating annual sales exceeding USD 40 million.

Beyond business, Austin strongly believes in the work of non-profit organizations, associations, and think tanks. He actively supports such groups, including the Stowarzyszenie Na Tak, Poznań-Atlanta MBA Association, and Chatham House think tank.

In his personal life, Austin is passionate about running, reading, and enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters.

Dawid Jakubowicz President of the Management Board and executive leader with international operational experience in building enterprise value across the chemical, mining, energy, automotive, and new technology sectors.

Since 2010, he has been associated with Kulczyk Investments, where he oversees and develops the company’s global investment portfolio.

From 2018 to 2023, he served as President of the Management Board of CIECH S.A. (now Qemetica S.A.) – a leading chemical group based in the European Union, then listed on two stock exchanges, employing over 3,800 people and operating nine manufacturing plants within six business units, including soda, salt, crop protection, glass and silicates, and polyurethane foams. Under his leadership, the company successfully implemented a strategy that significantly increased cash flow generation. Through consistent management focused on operational excellence and a goal-driven corporate culture built around teamwork, CIECH achieved record financial results in 2022.

Earlier in his career, he worked at KPMG Audit, where he was responsible for auditing individual and consolidated financial statements for clients across multiple industries.

Since 2014, he has been a Certified Auditor, registered with the Polish Chamber of Statutory Auditors. He completed the Program for Leadership Development (PLD) at Harvard Business School in Boston and the Stanford Executive Program at Stanford University. He also holds an MBA degree from the Poznań University of Economics and Business and Georgia State University, and graduated from the Faculty of Economics at the Poznań University of Economics and Business.

Joanna Kostecka is the Vice President of Global Supply Chain Planning at Microsoft, leading end-to-end planning for demand, supply, power, network, and inventory that supports $170 billion in cloud revenue. At the intersection of supply chain, finance, and business strategy, she enables Microsoft to make data-driven, sustainable, and customer-centric decisions that power one of the world’s most advanced digital ecosystems.

A transformational executive, Joanna drives innovation, operational excellence, and enterprise-wide modernization across Microsoft’s global operations. With over two decades of leadership experience at Fortune 500 companies, she has a proven record of delivering impact in high-growth, high-scale environments. Before joining Microsoft, she led Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s global planning and materials management organization, spearheading next generation planning capabilities and digital transformation. Earlier in her career, she held pivotal roles at ABB and Honeywell, where she shaped fulfillment strategies and implemented Integrated Business Planning (IBP) frameworks at scale.

A sought-after speaker on digital transformation, AI in planning, and inclusive leadership, Joanna shares insights on building resilient, future-ready supply chains. She is deeply committed to cultivating inclusive, high-performing teams and champions authenticity, belonging, and empowerment across Microsoft’s global workforce.

Balancing a dynamic career with family life, Joanna is a wife and mother of two who leads with empathy, clarity, and strategic vision—translating complexity into purpose and inspiring teams to thrive amid transformation and change.

Manager with extensive experience in managing state-owned enterprises and publicly listed companies. Member of numerous supervisory boards and founder of a company listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. Currently President of LawBiz Technology, the owner of the Umownik legal platform. Graduate of the Poznań University of Technology and postgraduate studies in Energy Strategy at the AGH University of Science and Technology.