About us

Team

The team of the Art of Exchange platform creates a digital space conducive to interdisciplinary and innovative collaboration by harnessing the synergy of skills and diverse perspectives.

dr hab. Elżbieta Kubińska

Director of Institute of Finance

Professor at the University of Economics in Krakow, Head of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance, and Director of the Institute of Finance. Specializes in behavioral economics, risk management, and alternative investments. An alumni of postgraduate studies in the art and antiques market. An art collector and curator.

dr Magdalena Adamczyk-Kowalczuk

Assistant Professor, Doctor of Social Sciences, psychologist, and economist

Conducts scientific research and professionally engages in economic psychology, behavioral finance, and organizational psychology. Also involved in consulting and training activities.

Bartłomiej Balawejder​

Assistant at the Department of Banking and the Global Financial System

Specialist in advanced banking with international experience. A graduate of Banking and Risk Management studies at the University of Economics in Krakow. Laureate of the Academic FinSim League (2020/2021). His research interests include international finance, bank restructuring, cooperative banking, and alternative investments.

Michał Włodarczyk

Assistant at the Department of Risk Management and Insurance at the University of Economics

Specialist in the field of new digital technologies, innovation, human and social capital, and productivity. Creator of market analyses in the areas of energy, transportation, and digital infrastructure. Advisor in internet marketing and personal branding. Supervisor of the Art&Finance Scientific Circle.

dr Marek Leśniak

Assistant Professor in Corporate Finance Department

He began his professional career as a financial analyst and later became the head of the financial analysis department in a brokerage house. From 1998 to 2004, he served as the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of the board of a publicly traded company. Since 2004, he has been engaged in real estate activities, and from 2005 until today, he has held the position of CEO of this company. Additionally, he has been a member of various supervisory boards, including those of publicly traded companies. He has also led numerous investments in businesses.