Information about the company

The Amica Group is a leading European manufacturer of household appliances with over 70 years of experience. Our product portfolio includes a comprehensive range of smart large and small appliances, distinguished by practical solutions, cutting-edge technology, and modern design. The group's brand portfolio features: Amica (Central and Western Europe), Hansa (Eastern Europe and Central Asia), Gram (Scandinavia), CDA (United Kingdom), and Fagor (Spain and France). Globally, we employ nearly 3,000 people, enabling us to deliver approximately 5 million appliances annually to customers across nearly 70 markets worldwide.

The history of the company dates back to 1945, when a Metal Products Factory was established in the small town of Wronki near Poznań. Initially, the factory produced Galla chains, license plates, and typesetting shelves. However, over the years and with the reconstruction of the economy post-war, the plant expanded its production range. By the second half of the 1950s, a decision was made to manufacture coal-gas ranges in Wronki. The first freestanding stove rolled off the production line in 1957, marking the beginning of a long-standing history. The political transformation in Poland opened up new opportunities for the development of the Wronki plant. In 1993, the facilities, which at the time operated under the Wromet brand, were restructured into a single-shareholder state-owned company named Amica Holding SA. The name was developed by the company's engineers, combining two key terms in the heating appliance industry: "ampere" (a unit of electric current) and "calorie" (a unit of heat). The following year, the company was privatized, providing a new impetus for the growth of its operations. In 1997, Amica made its debut on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, thereby enhancing its investment capabilities.

International expansion

International experience was initially developed by the Amica Group back in the 1980s, under the name Wromet. It was at that time that we began exporting cookers to the German market, which represented our first expansion direction in the West. Prior to this, we had been exporting equipment to the Soviet Union. Success in one of the most demanding markets in Europe influenced subsequent decisions to enter additional markets.

  • In 1997, the Amica Group, already recognized through its flagship brand in Poland and Germany, introduced a new brand, Hansa, to Eastern markets. Currently, it operates in markets such as Russia, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece.
  • In 2000, the company acquired the prestigious Danish brand Gram, which has over a century of experience. This marked its entry into the Scandinavian markets.
  • In 2004, Amica International was established in Germany with the aim of enhancing the competitiveness of the Amica brand in that market.
  • In 2015, the British brand CDA joined the portfolio. This acquisition enabled the Amica Group to expand its operations into the United Kingdom and Ireland.
  • In 2017, Amica Group became the sole 100% shareholder of Sideme, a French distributor of household appliances. Previously, it held nearly a 40% stake in the company for two years.
  • In 2019, a significant transaction occurred in the Spanish market. The Amica Group entered into a licensing agreement with Fagor Electrodoméstico for the sale of large household appliances under the Fagor brand, which the company hopes will facilitate its further expansion into international markets.
  • In 2021, the Group established Hansa Central Asia in Kazakhstan, which serves as the operations center for the Central Asian region.

Today, as it was many years ago, the heart of the company beats in Wronki, where over 2,000 employees work at the Kitchen Factory. In 2017, a fully automated High Storage Warehouse was established on the factory premises, the highest facility of its kind in Europe, reaching a height of 46 meters. With the increase in production, the company is intensifying its efforts towards environmental neutrality. To this end, it utilizes energy sourced from low-emission natural gas in its production processes. Additionally, through a cogeneration project supported by grants from the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management, the factory will be capable of recovering approximately 30% of the energy consumed from 2022 onwards. The factory also boasts a high recycling rate, with nearly 100% of generated waste being processed in this manner.

Management

Jacek Rutkowski

CEO

President of the Management Board (serving continuously since May 2003).

Associated with the Company since 1995, he served as a Member/Chairman of the Supervisory Board of “Amica S.A.” from 1995 to 2003. As the President of the Management Board, he oversees the Strategic and Business Development Division, the Public Relations Division, and the Executive Office.

Jacek Rutkowski - CEO

President of the Management Board (serving continuously since May 2003).

Associated with the Company since 1995, he served as a Member/Chairman of the Supervisory Board of “Amica S.A.” from 1995 to 2003. As the President of the Management Board, he oversees the Strategic and Business Development Division, the Public Relations Division, and the Executive Office. Mr. Jacek Rutkowski, in his capacity as President of the Management Board, is responsible for the ongoing management and coordination of the activities of the Management Board of “Amica S.A.,” general oversight of the timeliness of the tasks conducted by the Management Board, as well as the current allocation of tasks for execution by other Management Board Members.

Furthermore, Mr. Jacek Rutkowski has held the position of Managing Director of Amica International GmbH, based in Ascheberg (Germany), within the Amica Capital Group since 2004.

Graduate of the Academy of Economics in Poznań (currently: University of Economics in Poznań) with a degree in Foreign Trade Economics.

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Robert Stobiński

First Vice President of Operations. (first COO)

Vice President of the Management Board

Robert Stobiński - First Vice President of Operations. (first COO)

Vice President of the Management Board (appointed to the Management Board of Amica S.A. in May 2019 and again in June 2023). As a Member of the Management Board, he was responsible for overseeing all aspects related to the management, development, and supervision of all initiatives within the Amica Capital Group in the area of digitization, as well as for the development of IT technologies within the Amica Capital Group. Since 2022, he has also been responsible for logistics and merchandise management.

From 2004 to 2010, he served as the Chief Operating Officer at Amica S.A. Prior to his appointment to the Management Board of Amica S.A., Mr. Robert Stobiński held various positions, including General Director (Operations) at Amazon (2015-2019), Chief Operating Officer for Europe at Bundy Refrigeration (2012-2015), and Vice President of the Management Board at Samsung Electronics Poland (2010-2012).

He is a graduate of Poznań University of Technology and Cranfield University. He is also a co-author of the book "Decyzje logistyczne z excelem" which was awarded first-degree recognition by the Rector of the University of Economics in Poznań.

Michał Rakowski, Członek Zarządu ds. finansowych i zasobów ludzkich

Michał Rakowski

Vice President of Finance

Vice President of the Management Board

Michał Rakowski - Vice President of Finance

Vice President of the Management Board (appointed to the Management Board of "Amica S.A." in May 2019 and reappointed in June 2023). As a Management Board Member, he oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, Treasury Department, Controlling Department, Governance, Risk and Compliance Department, as well as the Consolidation and Reporting Department. In his capacity, he supervises the achievement of sales targets in England, France, and Central Asia.

Associated with the Company since 2003, throughout his professional career he has held various managerial positions in the Accounting Division, and from 2016 to 2019, he served as the Chief Accountant of "Amica S.A." Additionally, within the Amica Capital Group, he is a member of the supervisory bodies of the subsidiaries: Sideme SA, The CDA Group Ltd, and Hansa Central Asia.

Graduate of the University of Economics in Poznań. Mr. Michał Rakowski also holds the qualifications of a certified auditor and an accounting certificate authorizing him to provide bookkeeping services, issued by the Minister of Finance.

Adrianna Harasymowicz

Adrianna Harasymowicz-Stajkowska

Vice President of Brand Management and Strategic Marketing

Vice President of the Management Board

Adrianna Harasymowicz-Stajkowska - Vice President of Brand Management and Strategic Marketing

Vice President of the Board, appointed in June 2023. She has dedicated her previous professional development and career (1994-2023) to Procter & Gamble (P&G) - one of the world's largest global FMCG corporations.

She has over 20 years of experience in managing multifunctional organizations across markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. She has led projects in all areas of brand management, including strategic planning, advertising, media, support for social initiatives, as well as sales strategy and implementation. Additionally, she has managed brand and portfolio entry projects into new markets, as well as organizational restructuring, including change management and the development of organizational culture. She has participated in mergers and acquisitions of brands and companies and has led regional reorganization projects in both business and organizational aspects.

Graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics, specializing in Marketing and Management. Certified International Coach (ICC). Currently pursuing education at the Academy of Economics and Humanities in Warsaw in the field of Psychology, as well as postgraduate studies in Logotherapy.

Paweł Biel

Paweł Biel

Vice President of Digitalization

Vice President of the Management Board

Paweł Biel - Vice President of Digitalization

Vice President of the Management Board, appointed in June 2023. 

He possesses a rich professional portfolio acquired in roles such as IT Director, Director of Digital Transformation, Manager, Consultant, and Board Advisor, with international experience in the fields of IT and digital transformation.

As a manager and regional director, he has been associated with companies such as IBM (2006-2016) and Ernst & Young (EY, 2017-2021). During this period, he was responsible for the implementation of IT systems in Poland and in an international environment covering multiple countries in Europe. Since 2021, he has held the position of Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Cerrad Sp. z o.o.

Supervisory Board

TomaszRynarzewski

Tomasz Rynarzewski

Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Chairman of the Supervisory Board (Member of the Remuneration and Recruitment Committee; Member of the Operational Committee)

Tomasz Rynarzewski - Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Chairman of the Supervisory Board (Member of the Remuneration and Recruitment Committee; Member of the Operational Committee).

Mr. Tomasz Rynarzewski has been a Member of the Supervisory Board of "Amica" since 1996. He has been a lecturer at the Poznań University of Economics since 1973 (formerly known as the Academy of Economics in Poznań), during which time he has held positions including Head of the Department of International Economic Relations and Dean of the Faculty of International Economics at the Poznań University of Economics. He is the author of numerous publications in the areas of international economic relations, trade policy and balance of payments, integration processes, and corporate strategy. He has served as Chairman or Member of the Supervisory Boards of Amica S.A., Holding Wronki S.A., ENEA S.A., TFI PZU S.A., and KKS Lech Poznań S.A. over various years from 1996 to 2019.

Mr. Tomasz Rynarzewski holds the qualifications of a tax advisor, with registration number 04830 on the list of the Ministry of Finance.

He is a graduate of the Academy of Economics in Poznań (now the University of Economics). In 1992, he obtained the degree of habilitated doctor in economic sciences, and in 2006, he achieved the title of professor of economic sciences.

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Paweł Małyska

Member of the Supervisory Board

Independent Member of the Supervisory Board (Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board; Member of the Audit Committee)

Paweł Małyska - Member of the Supervisory Board

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Katarzyna Nagórko

Member of the Supervisory Board

Independent Member of the Supervisory Board

Katarzyna Nagórko - Member of the Supervisory Board

Chairwoman of the Audit Committee and independent member of the Supervisory Board of Amica S.A. From 2017 to 2021, she served on the supervisory board and held the position of Chairwoman of the Audit Committee of the publicly traded company R22 S.A. For over five years, she has been associated with the Younick Mint Venture Capital fund, managing companies in the pharmaceutical sector. She is deeply engaged in non-profit initiatives supporting women in corporations and independent ventures. For several years, she has been a mentor collaborating with the Business Women's Foundation and the Network of Entrepreneurial Women.

In the past, she served as a long-term auditor at KPMG Poland and KPMG UK, as well as holding the positions of Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director in manufacturing and trading companies. She holds a Master's degree in Finance and Banking from the University of Economics in Poznań, and has completed postgraduate studies in Tax Management at the University of Economics in Wrocław. She obtained her ACCA qualification in 2003.

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Aleksandra Petryga

Member of the Supervisory Board

Member of the Supervisory Board

Aleksandra Petryga - Member of the Supervisory Board

Manager, expert in organizational management (Human Resources Management).

She has tied her professional development and career to Procter & Gamble (P&G) – one of the world's largest global consumer goods corporations (FMCG), also recognized for shaping top-tier business leaders.

Ms. Aleksandra Petryga has acquired nearly 30 years of experience at Procter & Gamble (1991-2020), including serving as HR Director for Poland and the Baltic States since 2013. Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in managing organizations as a key element in achieving the company's business objectives. She has led projects across all HR domains, including organizational restructuring, building and transforming organizational culture, and formulating and implementing organizational strategies and policies. Additionally, she has been involved in mergers and acquisitions, facilitating the integration of companies such as Wella, Londa, Gillette, and Merck into P&G, specifically within the HR module.

Since 2021, she has been involved in supporting social projects and providing HR executive coaching.

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Piotr Rutkowski

Member of the Supervisory Board

Member of the Supervisory Board (Member of the Operational Committee)

Piotr Rutkowski - Member of the Supervisory Board

Member of the Supervisory Board (Member of the Operational Committee).

Mr. Piotr Rutkowski has been a Member of the Supervisory Board of "Amica" since May 2016. In the past, he served as a Member of the Supervisory Board for Sideme SA and Gram A/S (companies within the Amica Capital Group). Since 2012, he has been a member of the Management Board of "KKS Lech Poznań" S.A.

Mr. Piotr Rutkowski is a graduate of the Economic Academy in Poznań (now known as the University of Economics in Poznań).

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Paweł Wyrzykowski

Member of the Supervisory Board

Member of the Supervisory Board (Chairman of the Remuneration and Recruitment Committee; Member of the Audit Committee)

Paweł Wyrzykowski - Member of the Supervisory Board

Member of the Supervisory Board (Chairman of the Remuneration and Recruitment Committee; Member of the Audit Committee).

Mr. Paweł Wyrzykowski has been a Member of the Supervisory Board of "Amica" since June 2016. In the past, Mr. Wyrzykowski held several prominent positions, including President of the Management Board of Seco Warwick S.A. (2012-2019), Chief Financial Officer of Pfleiderer Grajewo S.A. (1998-2002), President of the Management Board of Pfleiderer Grajewo S.A. (2003-2008), and Member of the Management Board responsible for Sales and Marketing at Pfleiderer AG in Neumarkt (2009-2011). He has also served as Chairman or Member of the Supervisory Boards of several companies during the years 2003-2014, including Rockwool Polska Sp. z o.o., Pergo AB (Trelleborg, Sweden), Uniboard Inc. (Laval, Canada), and Pergo LLC (Raleigh, USA).

Mr. Paweł Wyrzykowski is a graduate of the Faculty of Foreign Trade at the Warsaw School of Economics.

Division of tasks and responsibilities

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the resolutions on the scope of competence of individual members of the Management Board of Amica S.A.

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