Congratulations to our new MBA graduates!

On March 15, 2025, the 15th MBA Cohort of the Executive MBA Program at Gdańsk University of Technology proudly celebrated their graduation at the Hevelius’ Courtyard. The ceremony marked the end of an intense and transformative two-year journey for 25 exceptional students.

Graduation is more than just a conclusion — it’s a powerful milestone in a journey filled with challenges, breakthroughs, meaningful connections, and personal growth. It’s a culmination of countless hours of effort, teamwork, and discovery that shaped our students into confident and capable business leaders.

As Beata Krawczyk-Bryłka, MBA Director, said: “Graduation is also the beginning, another step on the path of development of our Graduates”. MBA Program is an on-going journey, as all the alumni were encouraged to remain connected through the MBA Alumni Club, to support the Gdańsk University of Technology, and to let the MBA diploma be a catalyst for creating valuable business and social ventures.

Awards and Recognitions

As part of the ceremony, we honored outstanding achievements with special awards:

• The Best MBA Student Award was presented to Daniel Bąk. Daniel not only achieved excellent academic results and a top final grade average, but also consistently demonstrated extraordinary engagement, teamwork, and leadership throughout the program. He was instrumental in supporting the MBA Office, played an active role in the AMBA accreditation process, and helped foster a strong sense of unity within the cohort. This award reflects both academic merit and community spirit.
• The Outstanding Capstone Project Award went to the Benchee.pl Team, whose project stood out for its strategic maturity, professional execution, and tangible final product. Their initiative aligned strongly with the core values of the MBA program and promoted key sustainability goals, reflecting the real-world impact our students strive to make.
• The Best Lecturer Award, based on students’ votes, was given to Jacek Pastuszka, who delivered the Operational Leadership and Strategic Leadership modules with exceptional clarity, inspiration, and practical insights. His ability to engage students and connect theory with real-life business challenges made a lasting impression.
• Special Recognition from the MBA Director was awarded to Anna Perłowska, who showed remarkable personal and professional transformation during the program. Over the course of two years, Anna emerged as a confident and impactful leader, embracing her full potential with strength and authenticity.

Inspiring Words from Our Speakers

We were honored by the presence of Prof. Dariusz Mikielewicz, Vice-Rector of Gdańsk University of Technology, and Prof. Krzysztof Leja, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Management and Economics. Both shared reflections on the role of MBA in educating impactful leaders, and the role of continuous learning in today’s rapidly evolving world.

The highlight of the evening was a powerful and captivating speech by Maciej Kotarski, Director at Olivia Centre, renowned office market expert, author, and co-founder of Fregata schools and kindergartens. As a native and passionate Gdańsk citizen, Maciej inspired graduates with his insights on personal development, leadership rooted in passion, and the importance of aligning professional life with personal values.

A special thank you also goes to Krzysztof Zięba, who led the ceremony with great professionalism as the announcer, and to members of the MBA Alumni Club, who energized the graduating cohort to stay active and involved in the alumni network.

Congratulations once again to all our Graduates!

May your newly earned Executive MBA open doors to new opportunities, meaningful ventures, and impactful leadership. We are proud of you and excited to see how you will shape the future of business and society.

Stay connected, stay ambitious, and most importantly—keep growing.