Michał Stępień

Michał Stępień's work experience begins in 2003 as a Production Foreman at BGT Bischoff Glastechnik GmbH, where they were responsible for overseeing equipment, staff, and production processes. Michał then moved on to become the Head of the Technical Department and Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor at Intergaz Sp. z o.o.

In 2006, they joined RR Donnelley as a Maintenance Manager, where they managed the maintenance department at the plant level. Afterward, they transitioned to Aebi Schmidt Group in 2007, initially working as a Maintenance Manager and then progressing to the role of Production Manager. In this position, they oversaw the production department, maintenance, lean manufacturing, and operations planning with a total headcount of up to 200 employees.

Stępień joined ZPUE S.A. in 2017 as a Plant Director, where they managed a production plant with over 1000 employees and had full P&L responsibility. Michał held various board positions at ZPUE S.A., including Production Director and Technical Director. Currently, they serve as the Vice President of the Board and Technical Director.

Additionally, in 2018, they became the Chairman of the Supervisory Board at ZPUE Katowice S.A.

Overall, Michał Stępień has extensive experience in production, maintenance, technical management, and board positions in different organizations within the manufacturing industry.

Michał Stępień has a diverse education history starting from their studies in Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering at Kielce University of Technology from 1997 to 2002, where they earned a Master of Engineering - MEng degree. Michał further pursued their academic journey at Wyższa Szkoła Ekonomii i Prawa im. prof. Edwarda Lipińskiego from 2000 to 2005, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economy and Administration - Business Management.

In 2008 to 2009, Michał Stępień attended AGH University of Krakow for Postgraduate Studies focused on Health and Safety. Michał then proceeded to Wyższa Szkoła Europejska im. Ks. Józefa Tischnera from 2011 to 2012 and completed Postgraduate Studies in Production Management. In 2013 to 2014, they pursued Postgraduate Studies in Project Management at Wyższa Szkoła Europejska im. Ks. Józefa Tischnera again.

Continuing their educational endeavors, Michał Stępień enrolled in the SGH Warsaw School of Economics from 2016 to 2018 for an Executive MBA, earning a Master of Business Administration degree. Most recently, in 2021, they attended Harvard Business School Executive Education to enhance their knowledge and skills in Strategy Execution.