{"id":7107,"date":"2016-05-12T13:31:20","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T11:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.krzysztofpuchalski.pl\/about-me\/"},"modified":"2025-02-09T19:37:52","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T18:37:52","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.krzysztofpuchalski.pl\/en\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23441af8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex has-background\" style=\"min-height:601px;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/www.krzysztofpuchalski.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Krzysztof-Puchalski-scaled.jpg&apos;);background-position:48% 23%;background-size:cover;background-attachment:fixed;\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-33982959 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:40px;padding-right:10%;padding-bottom:0%;padding-left:10%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Krzysztof Puchalski<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-huge-icon-size has-icon-color is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-2dd638c0 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><li style=\"color:#bc926c;\" class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin has-accent-2-color wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krzysztofpuchalski\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-afd080e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0%;padding-right:10%;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:10%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Executive Search Consultant, Investor, Business Angel<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5fd31530 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:10%;padding-left:10%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6fe931d8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>I connect people, opportunities and values<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group separatorgruby is-style-wide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-2-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-2-background-color has-background separatorgruby is-style-wide wp-container-content-b8e8afd0 is-style-wide--1\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For the past twenty-odd years, I have been supporting leaders and organizations in finding the best talent in the market for management positions. As <strong>an Executive Search Consultant<\/strong>, I specialize in recruiting for top positions in technology and digital companies, but also in other industries where strategy and innovation are key. My goal is to <strong>build long-term relationships<\/strong> that drive business growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-c0740251\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Experience and competence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group separatorgruby is-style-wide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-2-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-2-background-color has-background separatorgruby is-style-wide wp-container-content-b8e8afd0 is-style-wide--2\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, I have gained experience in personnel consulting, executive search, but most importantly in building an effective business, which today operates in the form of four brands. I have worked with dynamic technology companies and organizations at various stages of development &#8211; from startups to mature corporations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I currently serve as <strong>CEO and Managing Consultant at Amberstone Associates<\/strong>, where I am responsible for strategic recruitment projects and the development of consulting services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I co-founded and developed brands such as <strong>Amberstone Associates, fTeam, Simplicity Recruitment, Blueamber HR Strategy &amp; Consulting and FurryOwl.com<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I have experience in building and scaling teams, which allows me to better understand my clients&#8217; business challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-c0740251\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Investments and business activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group separatorgruby is-style-wide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-2-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-2-background-color has-background separatorgruby is-style-wide wp-container-content-b8e8afd0 is-style-wide--3\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to recruiting, I am active as a <strong>capital market investor and business angel<\/strong>. As a member of <strong>Cobin Angels<\/strong>, I support startups that combine innovation with real market impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I invest in companies with the potential for growth and real change in their sectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I support entrepreneurs not only with capital, but also with consulting, helping with growth strategy and team building.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-c0740251\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Education and development<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group separatorgruby is-style-wide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-2-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-2-background-color has-background separatorgruby is-style-wide wp-container-content-b8e8afd0 is-style-wide--4\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I am constantly expanding my competencies to better support my clients and business partners. I recently completed <strong>a postgraduate course in Professional Supervisory Board at Kozminski University (2023-2024)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, I have completed <strong>an Executive MBA from Polish Open University &amp; Oxford Brookes University (2011-2013)<\/strong>, as well as numerous <strong>training courses in AI, cybersecurity and information technology<\/strong>, giving me a better understanding of the changing technology landscape and its impact on business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-c0740251\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Not just business<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group separatorgruby is-style-wide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-2-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-2-background-color has-background separatorgruby is-style-wide wp-container-content-b8e8afd0 is-style-wide--5\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to my professional work, I am involved in charity projects. I act as a mentor and support educational and social initiatives, believing that success is more than numbers and transactions &#8211; it is also the real value we can bring to the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Privately, I love <strong>kayaking<\/strong>, which gives me space to relax and reflect. This is one of my greatest passions, allowing me to recuperate and gain distance from daily challenges. I kayak on mountain rivers, lowland rivers, seas, waterways in every possible corner of the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I enjoy meeting inspiring people, interesting conversations and projects that matter. If you want to talk about executive search, recruiting, investing or just exchange ideas &#8211; feel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.krzysztofpuchalski.pl\/en\/contact\/\">free to contact me<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krzysztofpuchalski\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br\/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\t\t\t<!-- Cool Timeline Free V3.3.1 -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ctl-wrapper\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Timeline\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ctl-before-content\"><div class=\"timeline-main-title\"><H2>Wydarzenia<\/H2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<div id=\"cool_timeline_6\" class=\"cool-timeline-wrapper ctl-both-sided ctl-vertical-wrapper\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ctl-start\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Timeline Container -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ctl-timeline ctl-timeline-container\" data-animation=\"fade-up\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Center Line -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ctl-inner-line\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"no-content\"><h4>Sorry,You have not added any story yet<\/h4><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ctl-end\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Krzysztof Puchalski Executive Search Consultant, Investor, Business Angel I connect people, opportunities and values For the past twenty-odd years, I have been supporting leaders and organizations in finding the best talent in the market for management positions. 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