New BRE boss will focus bank on retail customers

Kostrzewa's place will be filled by Sławomir Lachowski, who was formally responsible for retail banking. "The company needs a new, different attitude towards the awaiting challenges. I am convinced that my successor will bring in a lot of fresh ideas to solve the bank's problems," said Kostrzewa. Lachowski has been working at BRE Bank since April 2000. He had previously served as a member of PKO BP's management board. "The appointment of Lachowski means that the bank will now concentrate more on retail banking. However, I do not expect any dramatic changes in BRE Bank's strategy, since this kind of activity has already been developed in Kostrzewa's times," said BDM PKO BP analyst, Robert Sobieraj. The announcement sparked a 7.1% jump in the bank's standing. (Parkiet, p. 1) A.F.