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In 1993 passed barrister exam and was appointed to the Bar at the District Chamber in [[Poznań]]<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://www.poznan.oirp.pl/radca-prawny/lista-radcow-prawnych/ |title = List of legal counsels at the District Chamber of Legal Advisors in Poznan | access-date = 2024-01-10|language = pl}}</ref>.
In 1993 passed barrister exam and was appointed to the Bar at the District Chamber in [[Poznań]]<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://www.poznan.oirp.pl/radca-prawny/lista-radcow-prawnych/ |title = List of legal counsels at the District Chamber of Legal Advisors in Poznan | access-date = 2024-01-10|language = pl}}</ref>.


In 2001 he founded Cornerstone Partners<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://www.forbes.pl/inwestowanie/przemyslaw-krych-gdzie-zamierza-inwestowac-zalozyciel-cornerstone-i-griffin-re/8fl53pl |title = Company history – Forbes article |author = Filip Kowalik |date = 2021-03-21 | access-date = 2024-01-10}}</ref> (currently Cornerstone Investment Management)<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://www.linkedin.com/company/cornerstoneinvestmentmanagement/about/?viewAsMember=true |title = About the company – LinedIn profile | access-date = 2024-01-10}}</ref>, and in 2006 – Griffin Real Estate (currently Griffin Capital Partners<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://griffin-cp.com/about-us/|title = Historia Griffin Real Estate | access-date =2024-01-10}}</ref>). Prior to founding Cornerstone Investment Management he worked as Emerging Europe Private Equity Funds Managing Director at [[Franklin Templeton Investments]], and earlier at [[Bank Handlowy]] (currently Citi Handlowy), among others - as: Head of the Investment Committee, Member of the Credit Committee i Member of the Management Committee<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://pap-mediaroom.pl/sites/default/files/attachments/201506/DOC.20150610.19573198.Zalacznik_do_RB_Nr_16_2015_CV_osob_nadzorujacych_Emitenta.pdf | title = Przemysław Krych |author = PAP | access-date = 2024-01-10}}</ref>.
In 2001 he founded Cornerstone Partners<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://www.forbes.pl/inwestowanie/przemyslaw-krych-gdzie-zamierza-inwestowac-zalozyciel-cornerstone-i-griffin-re/8fl53pl |title = Company history – Forbes article |author = Filip Kowalik |date = 2021-03-21 | access-date = 2024-01-10}}</ref> (currently Cornerstone Investment Management)<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://www.linkedin.com/company/cornerstoneinvestmentmanagement/about/?viewAsMember=true |title = About the company – LinedIn profile | access-date = 2024-01-10}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?}} and in 2006 – Griffin Real Estate (currently Griffin Capital Partners<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://griffin-cp.com/about-us/|title = Historia Griffin Real Estate | access-date =2024-01-10}}</ref>). Prior to founding Cornerstone Investment Management he worked as Emerging Europe Private Equity Funds Managing Director at [[Franklin Templeton Investments]], and earlier at [[Bank Handlowy]] (currently Citi Handlowy), among others - as: Head of the Investment Committee, Member of the Credit Committee i Member of the Management Committee<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://pap-mediaroom.pl/sites/default/files/attachments/201506/DOC.20150610.19573198.Zalacznik_do_RB_Nr_16_2015_CV_osob_nadzorujacych_Emitenta.pdf | title = Przemysław Krych |author = PAP | access-date = 2024-01-10}}</ref>.


He was detained on December 17, 2017, and then temporarily arrested after the decision of the 4th Criminal Division of the Katowice-Wschód District Court on charges of paying bribes to a senator [[PiS]] [[Stanisław Kogut]], in the form of donations - provided by third parties - to the Foundation for Disabled Persons in Stróże<ref>
He was detained on December 17, 2017, and then temporarily arrested after the decision of the 4th Criminal Division of the Katowice-Wschód District Court on charges of paying bribes to a senator [[PiS]] [[Stanisław Kogut]], in the form of donations - provided by third parties - to the Foundation for Disabled Persons in Stróże<ref>

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Przemysław Krych
Born1966
Alma materAdam Mickiewicz University in Poznań Faculty of Law and Administration
Occupation(s)entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist
Awards

Przemysław Tomasz Krych [1]

(born 1966[2]) – Polish entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, anti-communist opposition activist.

Biography

During his high school and university years he was involved with anti-communist opposition - supporting Solidarity - as activist of both: Independent Youth Movement[3] as well as Independent Students' Association. In 1989 took part in student strike[4]. Upon Independent Students' Association being legalized he was elected as Chairman of Audit Committee at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[5]. Graduated (summa cum laude) from the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań Faculty of Law and Administration, where - then - worked as assistant professor[6]. In 1993 passed barrister exam and was appointed to the Bar at the District Chamber in Poznań[7].

In 2001 he founded Cornerstone Partners[8] (currently Cornerstone Investment Management)[9][unreliable source?] and in 2006 – Griffin Real Estate (currently Griffin Capital Partners[10]). Prior to founding Cornerstone Investment Management he worked as Emerging Europe Private Equity Funds Managing Director at Franklin Templeton Investments, and earlier at Bank Handlowy (currently Citi Handlowy), among others - as: Head of the Investment Committee, Member of the Credit Committee i Member of the Management Committee[11].

He was detained on December 17, 2017, and then temporarily arrested after the decision of the 4th Criminal Division of the Katowice-Wschód District Court on charges of paying bribes to a senator PiS Stanisław Kogut, in the form of donations - provided by third parties - to the Foundation for Disabled Persons in Stróże[12]. On September 23, 2019, he gave an interview to Bloomberg Businessweek, in which he talked about the behind-the-scenes of the arrest[13]. July 1, 2021, in an interview for Onet.pl mentioned the former spokesman of PiS – Adam Hofman, who, after Krych was released, offered him a meeting with Zbigniew Ziobro (at that time the Minister of Justice) and his wife Patrycja Kotecka to "clarify the situation". Another person mentioned by Krych in the interview was Krzysztof Porowski – a businessman from Sosnowiec, once accused of extortion of 5 mln PLN from the Social Insurance Institution and the corruption of the vice-president of the Katowice District Court[14]. Before Krych's arrest, he offered to "solve the problem" for a bribe of EUR 1.5 million, and during Krych's arrest, he also offered Krych's business partner, his release for the same amount. Porowski claimed that he represents a person high in the hierarchy of the secret services[15]. On July 4, 2021, during the first press conference after returning from Brussels, Donald Tusk mentioned the lack of reaction of the prosecutor's office and the Minister of Justice to the specific situations provided by Krych[16].

His arrest by the CBA and 6-month detention in 2018 were described in numerous publications as one of the most significant abuses of power against entrepreneurs by the prosecutor's office under the leadership of Zbigniew Ziobro. The case was described, among others: in the book "The Hunt - how business is destroyed in Poland" by Helena Kowalik-Ciemińska and Szymon Krawiec - editor in Wprost [17], and in the report "Punishing philanthropy in Poland: the case of Przemysław Krych" by Open Dialogue Foundation[18] - as well as - in the report of the Open Dialog Foundation and Judge Association "Themis" on the politicization of the Polish prosecutor's office in 2015-2023[19][20]. The case was also mentioned as one of three examples of persecution of entrepreneurs in Poland in the written declaration Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe from April 2023, where it was written: "The persecution of entrepreneurs such as Piotr Osiecki and Przemysław Krych, and recently the president of the entrepreneurs' organization Maciej Witucki continues. Actions against them, including security raids, arbitrary detentions and criminal charges, not only harm individual entrepreneurs but also foster a hostile environment for entrepreneurship and investment."[21].

May 6, 2020 in Telewizja Polska Wiadomości broadcasted a material entitled "Who finances Hołownia's (about:Szymon Hołownia) campaign", for which this broadcaster was sued. On March 21, 2023, the program's editors apologized to Przemysław Krych for stating that he was a person "involved in suspicious dealings" and his business activities "raised huge doubts"[22].

In February 2024, his case was included - alongside 10 other entrepreneurs and former managers of companies related to State Treasury of Poland - in an appeal from non-governmental circles calling Attorney Public Prosecutor General (Poland) Adam Bodnar for "a review of politically motivated prosecutorial proceedings in 2015-2023 and the rehabilitation of the victims." The appeal was signed by 35 non-governmental organizations and 43 public figures from the world of science, culture and politics, including: former president Lech Wałęsa, Leszek Balcerowicz, Władysław Frasyniuk, Agnieszka Holland, Michał Boni, Zbigniew Hołdys, Krystyna Janda, Tomasz Lis, Hanna Machińska, Marcin Matczak, Janina Ochojska, Wojciech Sadurski, Kuba Sienkiewicz and Andrzej Zoll[23][24].

Philanthropic activities

Philanthropic activities include supporting the following foundations and initiatives:

Awards

  • Life time achievement award by Prime Property Prize 2015[32],
  • Personality of the Year Propertynews.pl 2014[33].

Badges

Supervisory Boards

Currently:

  • Chairman: Ecowipes.
  • Member: ProService[37], LuxVet Group[38].

Past:

  • Chairman: Hortex, Hydroprojekt, LuxMed, Griffin Premium Real Estate, Relax Wind Parks, Spravia[39].
  • Deputy Chairman: Cementownia Chełm, Polimex-Mostostal.[40]
  • Member: Eastbridge, Bank Handlowy International, Echo Investments[41], Echo Polska Properties, Avenga, Bombardier Transportation (Rail Engineering), E-toto, Synergia 99[42].

Interviews

References

  1. ^ "Uroczystość wręczenia Krzyży Wolności i Solidarności". Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  2. ^ a b Przemysław Krych (2023-11-26). "Byłem kolporterem – Ruch Młodzieży Niezależnej – Gorzów Wielkopolski" (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  3. ^ Przemysław Krych (2023-11-26). "Byłem kolporterem – Ruch Młodzieży Niezależnej – Gorzów Wielkopolski" (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  4. ^ "Biogram Przemysław Tomasz Krych".
  5. ^ "Biogram Przemysław Tomasz Krych".
  6. ^ PAP. "Przemysław Krych" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  7. ^ "List of legal counsels at the District Chamber of Legal Advisors in Poznan" (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  8. ^ Filip Kowalik (2021-03-21). "Company history – Forbes article". Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  9. ^ "About the company – LinedIn profile". Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  10. ^ "Historia Griffin Real Estate". Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  11. ^ PAP. "Przemysław Krych" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  12. ^ Tomasz Sąsiada (2017-12-22). "Griffin Real Estate komentuje zatrzymanie założyciela. Chodzi o sprawę senatora Koguta".
  13. ^ Wojciech Moskwa (2019-09-23). "Has Poland's Government Become a Threat to Business?".
  14. ^ Wojciech W. Wacławek (2003-02-19). "Oskarżony m.in. o korupcję biznesmen jest na wolności".
  15. ^ Andrzej Stankiewicz (2021-07-01). "Znany biznesmen zatrzymany przez CBA ujawnia, że dostał ofertę: wolność za łapówkę".
  16. ^ Janusz Jaskółka (2021-07-04). "Donald Tusk - Conference of the PO Chairman - 4 July 2021".
  17. ^ "Polowanie – Jak się w Polsce niszczy biznes" (in Polish). {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |date dostępu= ignored (help)
  18. ^ Martin Mycielski, Bartosz Kramek, Jan Rymszewicz (2023-06-09). "Punishing Philanthropy in Poland: Case of Przemysław Krych". Retrieved 2024-01-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  19. ^ Natalia Melnychenko (2023-10-07). "Raport w pełnej wersji na stronie Fundacji Otwarty Dialog". Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  20. ^ "Report of the Open Dialog Foundation on the prosecutor's office under the rule of the United Right". Rzeczpospolita. 2022-09-29. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  21. ^ "Zgromadzenie Parlamentarne Rady Europy" (2023-04-27). "The repression of the state prosecutor's office in Poland must stop". Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  22. ^ Gazeta Wyborcza (2023-03-19). ""Wiadomości" TVP and TVP Info apologized to Przemysława Krycha".
  23. ^ "Appeal to Adama Bodnara. "Political investigations must end"" (in Polish). Onet Wiadomości. 2024-02-12. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  24. ^ "Appeal to Adama Bodnara to end the political investigations and rehabilitation of the victims". Wyborcza.pl. 2024-02-12. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  25. ^ Fundacja Edukacyjna Jana Karskiego (2014-04-15). "Inauguracja Tajnego Państwa w siedzibie Fundacji" (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  26. ^ "Rada Fundacji" (in Polish). Media Liberation Fund. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  27. ^ "Program dziennikarstwa śledczego: Fundacja Gazety Wyborczej" (in Polish). Gazeta Wyborcza Foundation. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  28. ^ Fundacja Otwarty Dialog (2023-09-30). "Polish Public Prosecutor's Office: Selected Cases of Malicious Prosecution and Dereliction of Duties since 2015". Retrieved 2024-01-11. The Open Dialogue Foundation's work for the rule of law in Poland is also financially supported by Przemysław Krych.
  29. ^ "Liderzy Biznesu ranking z 2022".
  30. ^ "Liderzy Biznesu ranking z 2016".
  31. ^ "Liderzy Biznesu ranking z 2015".
  32. ^ "Rozdanie nagród Prime Property Prize 2015".
  33. ^ "Real Estate with awards". Rzeczpospolita sekcja Nieruchomości. 2014-09-24.
  34. ^ "Pro Patria Award ceremony".
  35. ^ a b "Beyond returns". Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  36. ^ Cite error: The named reference :3 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  37. ^ "Supervisory Board Members".
  38. ^ "LuxVet Group Supervisory Board".
  39. ^ PAP. "Przemysław Krych" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  40. ^ PAP. "Przemysław Krych" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  41. ^ "Prezes Griffin Real Estate w radzie nadzorczej Echo Investment".
  42. ^ PAP. "Przemysław Krych" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-01-10.
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