Education

• 2014 – Professor of Economic Studies
• 2008 – Habilitated Doctor degree of Economic Studies – Karol Adamiecki University of Economics in Katowice
• 2000 – Ph.D. degree in Economic Studies –  Karol Adamiecki University

  of Economics in Katowice

• 1996 – MA degree in Economics –  Karol Adamiecki University of Economics in Katowice

Positions

• Professor in the Department of Consumption Research,

  University of Economics in Katowice

Functions

• Since 2013 Vice-rector for Internationalization and Marketing at Universityof Economics in Katowice
• Since 2012 Vice-president of DUKENET International Association
• Since 2011 – Chief Editor of Scientific Papers of Chorzów School of Banking
• 2009-2012 – Chairman of the Senate International Cooperation Committee of the University of Economics in Katowice
• Since 2008 – Rector’s Proxy for International Cooperation
• 2008-2012  – Member of the Senate Disciplinary Committee of Appeal for Doctoral Students, University of Economics in Katowice
• Since 2008 – Member of the Editorial Committee of Journal of Economics and Management at the University of Economics in Katowice
• 2005-2008 – Vice-dean for Full-time Studies of the Faculty of Management, University of Economics in Katowice
• 2005-2008 and 2008-2012 Member of the Senate Committee of Teaching Programs and Methodology, University of Economics in Katowice
• 2002-2005 Member of the Senate Disciplinary Committee for Students, University of Economics in Katowice

Business experience

• 2007-2009 Secretary of Supervisory Board of  Futuria Sp. z o.o., Katowice
• 2006-2008 Chairman of the Supervisory Board of  Azoty-Adipol S.A., Chorzów
• 2006-2008 Secretary of Supervisory Board of  Aster ZAK Sp. z o.o, Kędzierzyn-Koźle
• 1996-2000 Marketing Promotion Specialist of ING Bank Śląski in Katowice

Membership in scientific organizations

• Since 2012 Polish Sciences Association of Marketing (member of Audit Committee )
• Since 2012 Polish Association of Marketing Science – founder of Association
• Since 2011 MAG Scholars (New Zealand)
• Since 2009 Academy of International Business (the USA)
• Since 1998 Polish Economic Society

State distinctions

• 2007 Medal of the National Education Committee
• 2005 Bronze Cross of Merit

Prizes

• 2012 Bronze Medal for Long Service
• 2010 Prize awarded by the Polish Prime Minister for the best habilitated thesis
• 2008 Prize awarded by His Magnificence Rector of the University of Economics in Katowice: Quality, Applicability and International Significance of Research Studies
• 1995-1996 Scholarship under the Polish Ministry of National Education