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    18 February 2026

    Grupa Azoty dismisses CEO Andrzej Skolmowski

    Written by Natalie Noor-Drugan

    Grupa Azoty has dismissed its CEO Andrzej Skolmowski. He had been in the job less than one year, having originally been appointed in June 2025.

    Skolmowski was removed from his role as president of the company’s management board on 12 February, along with vice presidents Paweł Bielski and Andrzej Dawidowski.

    Grupa Azoty’s vice-chair, Aleksandra Machowicz‑Jaworska, will now act as temporary president of the management board for up to three months until a replacement CEO is found.

    The senior level dismissals come after Grupa Azoty agreed extensions to its financing deals with 12 banks and the European Investment Bank in late January, keeping funding lines in place until 31 March 2026. The extensions were conditional on the chemicals and fertilizer group meeting certain requirements by 27 February 2026, as it works on a longer-term restructuring plan.

    Natalie Noor-Drugan

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