Szymon Michałek
Mayor of Chorzów
He is a graduate of the Faculty of Finance and Banking at the University of Economics in Katowice and completed a postgraduate international MBA at WSB University in Chorzów. He spent 16 years working in the finance departments of international corporations, specializing in management, reporting, and financial analysis. A lifelong resident of Chorzów, he was born, raised, educated, and actively engaged in the local community. A sports enthusiast, he has been involved with Ruch Chorzów since his youth and founded the family section at the club’s stadium, where young fans learn to support their team respectfully and show sportsmanship toward their rivals. As Mayor of Chorzów, he focuses on three key priorities: innovation, sustainable development, and active community involvement. He aims to create a welcoming environment for entrepreneurship and investment, generating new jobs and boosting the local economy.