Tomasz Czechowicz - Managing Partner/CEO
A graduate of Wroclaw University of Technology, Warsaw School of Economics and Executive MBA at the University of Minnesota. In the years 1990-1998 Co-founder and CEO of JTT Computer SA , which he build into a leading Central European PC-assembly and distribution operations with USD 100M+ revenue . From May 1998 Founder and CEO of MCI Group. After acquisition of funding throw IPO on the Warsaw Stock Exchange in 2001 the value of MCI’s investment portfolio grew from USD8M to more than USD 200M. MCI Group specializes in alternative assets management with a focus on private equity investments across Central Europe in following sectors: TMT, Financial Services, Healthcare and Lifescience/Biotechnology. Tomasz Czechowicz is a laureate of numerous prestigious awards: The TOP Manager of the Year 2007 prize for Mr. Tomasz Czechowicz is unexceptionable proof that his successfully accomplished strategy within the MCI Group makes him one of the most effective managers of innovative economy in the region of New Europe. Already in 2001, his exceptional feeling for the market, professionalism, vision and business efficacy caused the World Economic Forum to award Mr. Tomasz Czechowicz with the title of Global Leader for Tomorrow. In 2000 chosen one of the TOP-10 most influential people in the European Internet by European Edition of Business Week. Since then the Managing Partner of MCI Management SA has consistently been accomplishing his self-designated goals and priorities aimed at increasing the worth of the MCI Group and building a strong and recognizable brand in the region of Central Europe.
Responsibilities: management of the MCI Group.
Konrad Sitnik - Senior Partner/Vice-president of the Board/MCI.EuroVentures Fund Manager
Graduate of Law and Administration at Warsaw University and MBA studies at University of Minnesota. He was employed in the Stock Exchange Commission in the years 1993-1995. President of Raiffeisen Capital and Investment Brokerage House (1995-2000). In the years 2000-2005, he was an Executive in Raiffeisen Bank Polska responsible for capital market transactions. Member of the Management Board of Superfund TFI (2005-2006). Mr. Sitnik was an Executive Director in Bank Gospodarki Żywnościowej in the years 2006-2007. Since July 2007 member of board of MCI S.A. August 8th, 2007 appointed President of MCI Capital TFI S.A. On July 3rd, 2007, MCI Capital TFI S.A. received permission from the Polish Financial Supervision Authority to operate an Investment Fund Trust.
Responsibilities: fund, management of MCI.EuroVentures.
Sylwester Janik - Partner/Board Member/MCI.TechVentures Fund Manager
Graduate of Gdańsk University (Faculty of Economics and Faculty of Management). He also holds a MBA in Strategic Management of Technology and e-business from Cass Business School in London, UK. He has more than 10 years experience in strategic management, new business development, M&A and Venture Capital/Private Equity investments.Before joining MCI Group as Associate Partner he was Director of Strategy & Development at ATM SA, Polish IT stock listed company, where he also managed the company's corporate venturing program i.e. strategic investments in companies developing innovative technologies. He was also a VicePresident of mPay - ATM's portfolio company that has launched a mobile payment service in Poland. Prior to ATM SA, he worked as strategy and management consultant, project manager and director of business development for such companies as PricewaterhouseCoopers, London, UK and Lockheed Martin in Poland.
Responsibilities: management of MCI.TechVentures fund and new products development for corporate investors in MCI Group.
Magdalena Pasecka - Board Member/CFO
Joined the MCI team in September 2010, taking the position of Senior Director. She is responsible, among others, for the process of separating the managing company - MCI Partners SA. Since she joined the board of the company, she also assumes the position of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of MCI Management SA.
Magdalena Pasecka graduated Banking and Finance at the Warsaw school of Economics; she also completed ACCA postgraduate studies and obtained the qualifications of a Statutory Auditor. She gained professional experience as a financial controller in Innova Capital - private equity fund, and the auditing company KPMG Audit Sp. z o.o.
Responsibilities: Financial Director (CFO) MCI Management SA
