On April 14, Unimot, a multienergy capital group and a leader among independent importers of liquid and gaseous fuels in Poland with a strong international presence, officially inaugurated the establishment of the Board of Strategic Advisors. The Board consists of international experts: Mark Brzezinski, PhD, prof. Jim Mazurkiewicz, prof. Boguslaw Pacek, prof. Karl Rose and Isaac Querub, and is led by Andreas Golombek, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Unimot. The establishment of the Board of Strategic Advisors strengthens the Unimot Group's competence in the face of the growing importance of geopolitics, global challenges in the energy sector, and dynamic economic changes. The initiator of the Board of Strategic Advisory is Adam Sikorski, PhD, President of the Management Board of Unimot.
The newly established Board consists of renowned experts with extensive professional experience and competences in areas crucial for the energy sector – from strategic management, through energy security, raw material geopolitics, to advanced technologies and investments. Each member of the Board contributed to the Unimot Group their expert knowledge, unique experience and an extensive network of international contacts.
"We are aware that success in the dynamic and unpredictable energy market requires the ability to anticipate trends and manage risk boldly. This is especially important in the face of geopolitical and economic challenges that go far beyond national or regional interests. Considering the long-term interests of our shareholders and the future of the entire group, we have deliberately established the Board of Strategic Advisors. This is a group of world-class experts whose unique experience will allow us to continuously monitor the market situation and draw appropriate conclusions based on this, ultimately building a competitive advantage, ensuring stable and sustainable development, and responsibly managing risk in an era when geopolitics determines the future of the energy industry,” says dr Adam Sikorski, President of the Management Board of Unimot.
The strategic tasks of the new team of experts are also emphasised by the Board Chairman, Andreas Golombek:
“The fuel and energy industry today is a field of intense competition – the winners are those who skillfully combine innovation with operational efficiency. The Board of Strategic Advisors was established to provide the UNIMOT Group with advantages in the areas of investment, technology and process optimization. Our goal is not just to keep up with changes, but to stay ahead of them."
The importance of this strategic initiative is also confirmed by other members of the Board
dr Mark Brzezinski:
“The UNIMOT Group is an example of a company that understands that energy security is not a choice – it is the foundation of a modern economy. I would like to thank President Sikorski and the Management Board for inviting me to join the Board of Strategic Advisors. Today's geopolitical realities require companies to think strategically and act effectively. I look forward to supporting UNIMOT in building long-term partnerships and strengthening the group's position on the international stage."
prof. Jim Mazurkiewicz:
"The United States is a global leader in raw materials and the energy technology sector, and Poland is consistently strengthening its position in the Central and Eastern European region. Cooperation between our countries opens huge opportunities for such companies as Unimot. My goal is to support strategies that will allow the company to successfully build a competitive advantage in this dynamic environment allowing it to effectively leverage global partnerships and strengthen its position in the international commodity market."
prof. Bogusław Pacek:
“Energy security is not an abstraction. It is a real foundation for the stability of countries and economies. Our task in the Board is to anticipate threats, analyse geopolitical risks and support Unimot in building resilience to global turbulence.’
prof. Karl Rose:
"Uncertainty is a constant in the energy sector, but success comes to those who are able to see opportunities where others only see threats. I would like to thank UNIMOT's Management Board for the invitation to join the Board – our role will be to provide knowledge and tools that will help the company not only adapt to changes but actively shape the future of the market."
Isaac Querub:
"Today it is not enough to react to changing market conditions – it is necessary to anticipate and develop them. Our goal is to provide the UNIMOT Group with the tools to effectively manage raw materials and secure stable supply in a dynamic geopolitical environment.”
The establishment of the Board of Strategic Advisors led by Andreas Golombek is another step in the consistent strengthening of the Unimot Group's position as an independent leader in the energy sector. Cooperation with renowned international experts will allow the Group to identify new market opportunities even faster, manage global risk effectively, and strengthen its competitive advantage. All activities will be carried out in line with the current strategy of sustainable development, corporate responsibility, and care for the long-term interests of shareholders.
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BIOS OF THE BOARD MEMBERS:
Andreas Golombek is an experienced manager and strategist with many years of experience in the chemical, petrochemical, refining and energy sectors. He specializes in investment management, business process optimization and strategic consulting for key industry players. He serves as President of the Supervisory Board of UNIMOT S.A. and is founder and CEO of the consulting firm go&management GmbH S.K.
His career started at AEG (later Alstom and CEGELEC), where he was responsible for sales development in Central and Eastern European markets. In 2002, he took over as President of CEGELEC Poland, successfully building the company's market position and developing its business until 2005. Subsequently, as CEO of Lurgi S.A. in Cracow, he oversaw key aspects of the organization's operations, including sales, delivery, personnel policy and operational quality.
Following the acquisition of Lurgi by the Air Liquide Group in 2007, his responsibilities expanded significantly. In 2010, he joined Lurgi's global management team (Executive Team Lurgi), taking the lead on global procurement and logistics processes. Since 2012, he has been responsible for Air Liquide Engineering projects in Central and Eastern Europe and CIS countries, focusing on strategic industrial and energy investments.
In 2015, he founded go&management GmbH S.K., a consulting firm that supports companies in the chemical, petrochemical and energy industries in the scope of strategy, management and optimization of implementation of high-budget investment projects. A graduate of Bielefeld Technical University, he has extensive experience in managing international businesses and optimizing global supply chains.
Ambassador Mark Brzezinski, PhD (retired) is a renowned diplomat, expert in geopolitics, energy security and infrastructure investment. As US ambassador to Poland (2021-2024), he played a key role in strengthening the Polish-US strategic partnership, supporting, among others, the decision by Westinghouse and Bechtel to build Poland's first nuclear power plant. His actions also contributed to closer military and investment cooperation between Poland and the US, symbolized by the establishment of the first permanent US military base in Poland.
From 2011 to 2015, he served as U.S. ambassador to Sweden, where he was actively involved in developing transatlantic cooperation in the areas of renewable energy and industrial investment. His support was crucial to Volvo's decision to invest in a new plant in the US.
In President Barack Obama's administration, he was executive director of the Arctic Executive Steering Committee, where he co-wrote global regulations for sustainable resource exploitation and climate policy. Previously, from 1999 to 2001, he served on the US National Security Council under President Bill Clinton, first as director for Russia and Eurasia, and then as director for the Balkans. During this period, he worked on key aspects of US policy towards Russia, stabilization of the Balkan region after the Kosovo conflict, and analysis of geopolitical tensions affecting the energy sector.
In the private sector, he served as managing director at Makena Capital Management, where he specialized in ESG investments and infrastructure projects. He currently heads Brzezinski Global Strategies, advising global companies on energy and geopolitical strategies.
He is a graduate of Dartmouth College, Oxford University and the University of Virginia. Member of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), awarded the Royal Order of the Polar Star by the King of Sweden
Professor Jim Mazurkiewicz is a respected expert in leadership, education and international academic/business cooperation. He is a professor at Texas A&M University and Director of the Leadership Programs at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, he has been actively involved in the development of US and global agribusiness for more than four decades.
Since 1998, he has headed the prestigious Governor Dolph Briscoe Jr., Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership (TALL) program, which prepares future leaders of the agribusiness sector in Texas. In addition, he runs the San Antonio Livestock Exposition - Leadership Extension (SALE-LE) and the TALL Emerging Leaders International Exchange Program, supporting management and education workforce development in agriculture. Previously, he worked for 20 years as an agricultural extension agent in four Texas counties - Guadalupe, Knox, Ector and Brazos - where he actively supported local farmers and rural communities by implementing modern educational solutions.
He is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he earned a doctorate in animal science, and Texas Tech University, where he earned a master's degree in agricultural education. His research and teaching activities focus on leadership development in the agricultural sector, implementing innovative education methods and building international academic cooperation focusing on food and energy security.
He is actively involved in industry and community organizations. He serves as president of the Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo, chairperson of the Agriculture Council of the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, and President of the management board of the Polish American Chamber of Commerce in Texas. As president of the Polish American Council of Texas, he has worked for years to promote Polish cultural heritage in the US and develop economic cooperation between Poland and Texas. In addition, he is President of the Warsaw Freedom Institute- DC, board member of the Polonia Heritage Foundation, academic advisor to the Texas A&M Polish Association and board member of the Polish Heritage Center in Panna Maria.
He has been recognized for his work with many prestigious awards and honors, including an Honorary Doctorate from SGGW in 2021, the Regents Fellow Award Texas A&M University System (2012), the Polish Presidential Medal of Merit (2016), the Medal of Honor from the Polish Minister of Agriculture (2011) and the Outstanding International Leadership Program Director Award (2010). Also recognized by the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, Polish American Chamber of Commerce in Texas, Epsilon Sigma Phi and Texas AgriLife Extension for contributions to agriculture education and agribusiness.
Maj. Gen. (retired) Professor Bogusław Pacek is a renowned strategist and expert in international security and military education reform. He combines extensive military experience with academic and advisory activities, exercising key positions in both Polish and international organisations. Retired major general, former Commander-in-Chief of the Military Police, NATO advisor, and full professor at the Jagiellonian University.
During his more than thirty years of military service (1979–2014), his role was crucial in shaping defense strategies and modernising the Polish armed forces. He held key positions, such as Deputy Commander of the EU Military Operation in Chad and the Central African Republic, Assistant to the Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Army for Land Forces and Special Forces, and Rector of the National Defense University. His activities had a significant impact on the development of defense cooperation within NATO and the European Union, as well as on the modernisation of training systems for officers.
After completing his military service, he focused on consulting and education, conducting lectures and carrying out research in the area of international security, military strategy and defense policy. As a NATO consultant for military education reform in Ukraine, he had a key role in the development and implementation of modern training programmes as part of NATO DEEP (Defence Education Enhancement Programme). He was also a member of the Senior Advisory Council of the PfP Consortium, an international organisation of research institutes and military academies from over 80 countries.
He has received numerous prestigious awards for his activities and contribution to security and military education, including the Commander's Cross of the Order of the Military Cross, the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Officer's Cross of the National Order of Merit (France). In 2019, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Ukrainian Air Force University in recognition of his contribution to the development of military education and international cooperation in the field of defense.
Professor Karl Rose is a recognized expert in corporate strategy, energy transition and risk management, with more than 35 years of experience in the global fuel and energy sector. He was with Royal Dutch Shell for more than 25 years, where as the group's chief strategist, he was responsible for the development of long-term strategy, investment risk analysis and project portfolio management.
In 2010-2017, he served as Senior Director for Energy Policy and Scenarios at the World Energy Council, leading a team of international experts and developing strategies for global sector leaders. Then, as Strategy Advisor of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) (2017-2022), he was also responsible for the development of new energy technologies, including hydrogen, low-carbon fuels and renewables, and oversaw investments of more than $40 billion.
Since 2010, he has been teaching strategic management and applied business economics at the Karl Franzens University of Graz, Austria. He is chairperson of the supervisory board of Energie Steiermark AG and was a member of the supervisory board of OMV AG until 2024, where he headed the portfolio and strategic projects committee.
Founder and managing director of Strategy Lab GmbH, a consulting firm specializing in corporate planning and scenario analysis. Member of many prestigious consulting organizations, including: the HYCENTA Hydrogen Council in Graz and the Energy and Climate Protection Council in Baden-Württemberg. A graduate of the Leoben University of Mining.
Isaac Querub is a recognized manager and strategist, specializing in commodity markets, international trade and strategic consulting. His more than 40 years of experience spans the oil, metals, minerals and natural gas sectors, with a focus on markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
From 1981 to 2003, he served as CEO and member of the Management Board of Glencore España S.A., responsible for developing commercial activities in the raw materials sector, with a particular focus on Spain, Africa and the Middle East. Since 2003, he has focused on his own investment ventures, being a shareholder in Andria Inversiones Inmobiliarias S.A. (real estate sector) and Incogas S.A. (LNG trading).
From 2007 to 2013, he co-developed Moka Consulting S.A., where he implemented a commercial strategy targeting African LNG-producing countries. At the same time, in 2009-2013, he was a member of the Iberiapremium SGPS Advisory Committee in Portugal. Since 2013, he has been a partner at Consejos y Estrategias Técnicas y Empresariales SL, a firm specializing in strategic consulting, and a member of the Supervisory Board of Bluequest Resources AG, a global metals and minerals trader.
In 2014-2024, he served as a member of the Supervisory Board of UNIMOT S.A., actively supporting the strategic development of that company.
In addition to his business activity, he is actively involved in social and academic initiatives. He served as President of the Jewish Community of Madrid from 1996 to 2001, and has been President of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain since 2011. He is also a member of the Supervisory Board of the Tel Aviv University and President of Yad Vashem in Spain.
For his services, he was awarded the Prince of Asturias Award (2007) and the Moroccan Order of Ouissam Alaouite (2012) for his contribution to international relations. Graduate of the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas en Madrid.
