New member: Marcin Herra, Warsaw (Poland)

 

Marcin is CEO of the Arena Gliwice, the state-of-the-art multifunctional venue, being the second largest indoor arena in Poland.

Having vast experience in the management of megaprojects and large events, he has extensive knowledge of the leisure industry as he has been involved in various private and public projects. From 2008-2012, he managed PL.2012 and acted as chief coordinator and organizer of the Polish preparations for UEFA Euro 2012, and in January 2013 took over responsibilities as CEO of the company managing the National Stadium in Warsaw. From 2012-2016 Marcin worked as the Deputy Director of the Polish Handball Federation, being responsible for the preparations of the EHF EURO 2016.

Prior to embarking on the EURO 2012 project, Marcin had spent 13 years in the fuel industry. He worked as the Chairman of Lotos Group’s largest subsidiary and broadened his experience working at Shell Global Solutions on numerous international projects in the Netherlands, Russia, Serbia and the United Kingdom. He completed legal and MBA studies.

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