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We are creating a leading, multi-category, omni-channel Polish marketplace.
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- Empik
  One of the most recognizable brands in Poland, bringing together culture, commerce, and inspiration.
- Empik Go & Empik Selfpublishing
  Leaders in digital content distribution, providing access to e-books, audiobooks, and podcasts.
- Grupa Wydawnicza Foksal
  A publishing house releasing over 700 titles annually, catering to readers of all ages.
- e-muzyka
  The largest music aggregator in Poland and a partner to independent labels worldwide.
- Jazzboy Records
  An independent record known for artists such as Kortez and Kaśka Sochacka.
- Going. & Empik Bilety
  A modern ticketing platform reaching over 10 million customers each month.
- Empik Foto
  A photo and print personalization service that enables customers to create unique, high-quality keepsakes.
- Platon
  One of the largest wholesale distributors of books, toys, and stationery in Poland.
- Empik Fulfilment
  A logistics service supporting online sales, offering end-to-end order fulfilment solutions.
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Ewa Szmidt | President of the Management Board & CEO, Empik Group

CEO of the Empik Group since 2015. Under her leadership, Empik has undergone a dynamic transformation into a modern, multi-channel group combining a strong e-commerce platform with a network of over 370 brick-and-mortar stores, its own publishing house, an e-book and audiobook platform, as well as content production and creator support. In 2022, she completed a management buyout, acquiring 51% of the company’s shares from Penta Investments.

She is a graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics, the London School of Economics and the INSEAD MBA programme. Previously, she was a Partner at McKinsey & Company and gained experience working for international FMCG corporations in Europe and the United States, including L’Oréal, Schwarzkopf & Henkel and Cadbury.

Szymon Filipczak Chief Financial & Strategy Officer

Karol Ignatowicz Vice President of the Management Board, Group COO

We create a space for growth and new opportunities. We create a space for growth and new opportunities. We create a space for growth and new opportunities.