Piotr Wachowiak

Professor Piotr Wachowiak serves as Rector of the SGH Warsaw School of Economics and Head of its Institute of Management. He holds leadership roles in academic and professional organizations such as Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Organisational and Management Science at the Polish Academy of Sciences, and chairs key conferences like KRUE and KRUW. His expertise spans Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), human resource management, and organizational effectiveness, with a focus on intellectual capital measurement and ESG strategies.

Education: Graduated from the Faculty of Domestic Trade at SGPiS (predecessor of SGH) in organization and management. Over 33 years of business experience including roles as Deputy Director of the Management Board of the Żoliborz District and SGH Chancellor.

Research Interests: Prof. Wachowiak’s work emphasizes CSR implementation in academia and enterprises, human capital optimization, and knowledge management systems. He explores innovation’s dual impact (bright/dark sides) and legislative compliance across regions. His recent studies focus on stakeholder perspectives in Polish universities and organizational creativity.

Awards: While no specific prizes are listed, his leadership roles and prolific publication record reflect significant professional recognition.

Grants & Advising: His research has been supported through academic projects and collaborations. He advises on doctoral programs and strategic management initiatives at SGH.

Labs/Teams: Oversees the Institute of Management’s research activities, focusing on interdisciplinary studies in organizational behavior and sustainable business practices.