Former president of PKP Cargo Wojciech Balczun became the director of the Ukrainian railways – On 24

 Ukrainian portal 112.ua stressed that Balczun his speech to the members of the Polish government gave, but promised to learn Ukrainian. His words explained himself prime minister of Ukraine. Hrojsman stressed that the former head of PKP Cargo has Ukrainian roots from the mother, which is especially important, “because for him it’s not only a question of work, but also a matter of honor.” In his speech Balczun among the key challenges mentioned, among others, modernization of rolling stock and the fight against corruption and the establishment of corporate governance in the company subordinate to him.

 Last week, Minister for Development and Trade of Ukraine Ajwaras Abromaviczius reported that the committee in the Committee. The selection of heads of enterprises of special importance for the economy of Ukraine emerged in the two-stage competition the candidate for President of the USR, which the company Ukrainian Railways – state monopoly in passenger and one of the most important stakeholders in the transport of freight – Wojciech Balczun. Pole defeated 30 rivals.

 - Wojciech is young, but referring supersukcesy as a director in several of the largest Polish companies. First was the great

leader of the largest Polish bank PKO Polish Bank SA and reached the peak of his career, directing the company PKP Cargo – said the Ukrainian minister. Head of the Ukrainian Ministry of Development pointed out that when Balczun function included in PKP Cargo, the company brought PLN 100 million loss, and after 5 years of leaving, she earned 500 million zlotys. It was recalled that Balczun managed to restructure the company, including the conduct voluntary redundancy program and introduce PKP Cargo on the stock exchange. After the departure of the state-owned company Balczun devoted himself to his music career. He is a musician in the band chemistry.

 Ukrainian Railways carries 60 percent. goods from the total of all transported through the territory of Ukraine and 38 percent. passengers land.