Union rocks the boat as Polish Pharmaceutical Holding names new chief

The management board of the Polish Pharmaceutical Holding (PHF) chose Andrzej Kleszczewski as it new head on Thursday but by Friday Polfa Warszawa's trade union was demanding his resignation. They say that according to the press and a report from the Supreme Auditing Chamber (NIK) Kluszczewski breached the law. They also protested against including Polfa Tarchomin in the group before restructuring the company. According to the labor unions PHF's 2003 financial results clearly show that Kleszczewski is not able to lead the company well. The new president strongly denies these accusations. He said: "This is slander. The case connected with the NIK report was discontinued. As to Polfa Tarchomin, I believe it is ready for consolidation." As PHF wants to solve its problems in a peaceful manner they plan a meeting with trade unions next Thursday. (Puls Biznesu, p. 4) D.W.