TOMASZ KURPISZ

Tomasz Kurpisz, 43, was appointed president of Hortex Holding, after serving as the company's interim president for 14 months. Kurpisz, who has worked for Hortex for three years, was appointed vice president in 1999, overseeing the firm's operations, including its restructuring and production consolidation. From October 1997 to early 1999, he was the director of the former Elbrewery in Elblšg. From 1992-1997, he worked for Coca-Cola Poland in various positions, including regional sales director, director of the firm's production factory in Gdynia, sales director of Northern Poland and national distribution director. Kurpisz holds master's degrees in mechanical engineering from Gdańsk Polytechnic and in foreign trade economics from Gdańsk University.