Robert Tomanek
Rector
University of Economics in Katowice
Robert Tomanek is the Rector at the University of Economics in Katowice and a professor at the Department of Transportation of the University of Economics in Katowice. His field of study includes economics of transportation and urban logistics.
He is the author and co-author of 160 publications including 9 books. Since 1998 he has carried out 32 research and implementation projects related to the topics of i.a. restructuring of transportation companies, policies and strategies of urban and regional transport development and optimization of transport economy in the public sector.
Between 1992 and 1997 he was a deputy chairman of the Municipal Transport Association of the Upper Silesia Industrial Region. He was a member of supervisory board at Polish Radio Katowice (2014-2016) and Węglokoks SA (2016-2018).
From 2005 to 2008 he was a vice-dean at the Faculty of Economics at the University of Economics in Katowice and from 2008 to 2016 a vice-rector of the University. Since 2016 he has been holding the position of the Rector of the University of Economics in Katowice.
Participates in the sessions:
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Modern Silesia. The position of the region on the economic map of Poland
Upper Silesia is moving away from coal. An excellent transport infrastructure, a rapidly developing airport and well-educated staff – these are the main advantages of Silesia, which is becoming a magnet for a growing number of new investors and projects. One of the most important challenges and opportunities for the region is to create a single metropolis. How to create positive changes? What types of investment projects does the metropolis and the voivodeship need in order to attract the key players and strengthen competitive advantages?
Modern Silesia. The position of the region on the economic map of Poland
- Kazimierz Karolczak - Chairman of the Board, Upper Silesia & Zagłębie Metropolis (Górnośląsko-Zagłębiowska Metropolia)
- Czesław Kisiel - Chairman of the Board, TDJ SA
- Marcin Krupa - Mayor of Katowice
- Wojciech Kuśpik - Chairman of the Board, PTWP SA
- Vladimír Ligda - Site Development Manager, Tatry mountain resorts, a.s.
- Janusz Michałek - President of the Management Board, Katowice Special Economic Zone
- Wojciech Saługa - Marshal of the Silesian Voivodeship
- Robert Tomanek - Rector, University of Economics in Katowice
- Artur Tomasik - President of the Management Board, Upper Silesian Aviation Group