Beata Kozłowska-Chyła
Beata Kozłowska-Chyła | |
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| Born | 1970 Poland |
| Occupation(s) | Banking professional, academic instructor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Known for | CEO of PZU, academic at University of Warsaw |
Beata Kozłowska-Chyła is a distinguished Polish banking professional currently holding the position of CEO at PZU, recognized as the foremost insurance company in Poland as well as across Eastern and Central Europe. In addition to her executive role, she serves as an academic instructor at the University of Warsaw.
Early life and education
Born in 1970, Kozłowska-Chyła completed her doctoral studies at the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Warsaw, followed by postdoctoral research in legal sciences. She also fulfills teaching responsibilities within the same faculty. Between 1994 and 1997, she underwent comprehensive legal training, ultimately qualifying as a legal counsel registered with the District Chamber of Legal Counsels in Warsaw.
Career
Kozłowska-Chyła has been recognized as a recommended arbitrator at the Court of Arbitration operating under the National Chamber of Commerce in Warsaw since 2010. Her professional background includes advisory work for the finance minister and a tenure as deputy director of the Legal and Licensing Department at the Pension Funds Supervision Authority. She has also held leadership responsibilities at the Polish Economic Publishing House.
From June 2016 until its integration with ORLEN in 2022, she chaired the supervisory board of Grupa LOTOS S.A.. Her governance experience extends to supervisory board memberships at TEI PZU SA and PIE PZU SA. Furthermore, she contributes to the Polish Olympic Committee council and participates in the Social Council for Sports affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Tourism.
In October 2020, after being a board member since 2007, she was elevated to president of PZU, overseeing one of the largest insurance enterprises across Eastern and Central Europe.