Tusk’s aide joins Orlen’s Management Board

Igor Ostachowicz, who has been advising PM Donald Tusk since 2007 has joined the WSE-listed PKN Orlen as a member of the management board. He will be responsible for “corporate issues,” the company wrote in a market filing. He will also be responsible for securing EU funds for company’s development. Ostachowicz had a reputation for being Tusk’s right-hand and closest advisor and was writing his speeches. He also wrote a book “Night of the living jews,” which was nominated to the prestigious Nike award in 2013. Ostachowicz was appointed upon a motion by the Treasury Ministry.