Global research shows Industry 5.0 gathering pace as European business leaders excel in leveraging digital capabilities through human ingenuity
Zbigniew Plaza’s early career with global organisations across Europe gave him a solid footing in strategy consulting and corporate development. He transitioned to executive search and developed a global network while working with leading international firms. He has successfully completed hundreds of searches in all levels of management and functional areas, across organisations and countries.
Professional Focus
- More than 25 years’ experience in executive search
- Member of the Global Industrial, Technology and Consumer & Retail Practices
- Leads search assignments in all levels of management and functional specialties
- Extensive global network, developed while working in numerous countries throughout Europe
- Fluent in French, English, German, and working knowledge of other CEE languages, in addition to his native Polish
Business Expertise
- Managing Partner in the CEE for two leading HR consulting and executive search firms, headed business development and operations across CEE
- Regional Manager Poland, Russia & CIS for a global talent consulting firm
- Country Manager / Business Development Director CEE for an international management consulting firm; headed business development across Western Europe and CEE, established company in Poland
- Country Head for a leading management consulting firm, established office in Poland
- Earlier management consulting positions with top-tier international consulting firms
Additional Expertise
- Post-master’s Education in Business Administration at L’Institut d’Etudes Politiiques (IEP), Paris
- Master of Science, Warsaw University of Technology
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Active member of several chambers of commerce, business associations and networks in Poland and across CEE
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