Technical Professionals for Europe – Inflow of young, clever, and highly motivated technicians – Hear how it has been possible – Seminar

Jens-Christian Moller MBA, Co-founder and president of Eryk Group
Jens-Christian was Top Manager at IBM, then KK Wind Solutions, and since 2004, at Eryk Group. In 1988, he was nominated as Young Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2018, he received the Danish Royal Medal of Honor and the Danish Export Council’s diploma. In 2021, he was granted honorary citizenship of Poland by the President of Poland, and in 2023, he was again nominated as Entrepreneur of the Year.

Jan Pierrel-Boas, Corporate Relations Advisor for Danish Export Association
Jan is a Public Affairs Advisor and former Regional Sales Manager for Northern and Western Africa for Nilfisk and FLSmidth. Holds a Masters in International Business (CEMS MIM, CBS/HEC Paris) and a Master in Intercultural Management from Copenhagen Business School.

Paweł Bartoszewski, Deputy Director of the Centre for Economic Initiatives
Paweł is currently serving as the Deputy Director of the Centre for Economic Initiatives in the Marshal’s Office of the West Pomeranian Voivodship since 2019. Previously, he held key roles including Advisor to the Mayor of Goleniow for the Goleniow Industrial Park and Vice-President of the Management Board of the Szczecin Industrial Park Sp. z o.o.

Paweł Nowak, Head of the Labour Market Analysis Team,Szczecin
Paweł is graduate of the School of Public Administration and the University of Szczecin, he has worked at the Regional Labour Office in Szczecin since 2004, currently heading the Department of Labour Market Policy and Analysis. From 2004 to 2022, he was a lecturer at Korczak University in Warsaw. He served as an expert for the Polish Accreditation Commission (2015-2021) and the Social Dialogue Council (2017-2023), representing employers in labour market policy reform.

Jette Bjerrum MBA, Consul General of Denmark in Lagos,
Nigeria
Representing Danish interests and Public Affairs – supporting also the work in line with the foreign policy missions of the Danish Embassy in Abuja. Trade Council and advisory to Danish companies doing business in Nigeria, facilitating and fostering rewarding partnerships between Danish and Nigerian public private stakeholders. Before Bjerrum joined the Danish diplomatic corps, she worked globally within the pharmaceutical business – and before the assignment in Nigeria she was Consul General of Denmark in India.

Jean-Charles de Cordes, Coordinator, Rabat Process Secretariat, ICMPD

Jean-Charles de Cordes holds degrees in law, political science, and management. With over 25 years of experience, he has worked for the Belgian Refugee Office, the UN, and the Council of Europe. He joined ICMPD in 2019, first as Head of Office in Amman, and now as Coordinator of the Rabat Process Secretariat.

Lucja Kalkstein, Eryk Group VP
Lucja Kalkstein holds a master’s degree in economics from Warsaw School of Economics; she was born in Szczecin, Poland, where she has worked for and with Danish companies since 2003. In 2004 co-founded Eryk Group, where she has been responsible for finance, administration CSR and HSEQ on a strategic level. She has many years of experience within administration, legal framework, controlling and labour market in Poland and cross-border as well as HSEQ.

Chukwudi Johnpaul Okolo, Eryk Group Recruitment
Consultant
Chukwudi Johnpaul Okolo is a Consultant with Eryk Group on African Apprenticeship Recruitment and Liaison with Nigerian Stakeholders on Technical Education. He graduated with a master’s degree from the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the Uni Erfurt in Germany and has over 10 years experience in Grassroot Social Engagement and Development. He is passionate about Integral Human Development which gives him opportunity to practice his Design Thinking skills.

Prof. Idris Bugaje – Executive Secretary, Nigerian National
Board for Technical Education (NBTE)
Prof. Idris Bugaje is a renewable energy researcher and chemical engineer with over 40 years teaching experience both within Nigeria and abroad. He oversees over 300 Tertiary Institutions as executive secretary of the National Board for Technical Education where he drives transformation in technical education through right policies and teaching practices for skills empowerment. He has maintained a healthy cooperation between Eryk and the NBTE, while also leading the sub-Saharan Africa Skills and Apprenticeship Stakeholders Network (SASASSNET).

Overall moderator of the seminar
Hamza Jatto, Business Development Manager of Eryk Group
In 2019 was part of Eryk’s first apprentice from Africa, working on various projects across Europe. A trained Electrical Engineer and a Business Development Manager with experience in Project Management, Program Management and Customer Relationship Management. From 2020 to 2022, he worked as the Customer Relations Coordinator at Eryk Group. Since 2022, he has been the Business Development Manager at Eryk Group, managing the International Apprenticeship Program and contributing to the African Vision strategy.

Magdalena Winiarska, Eryk COO

Magda is manager with master’s degree in math and 25 years of experience in international banking. In Eryk managing back office: HR and Finance Department. 7 years seniority in Eryk. Responsible for legal compliance in regard to labor law, international posting of employees, GDPR and related issues. Coordinator of salaries system and payroll within Eryk Group. Passionate about Excel and law analyzing.

Michal Kwiatkowski, Team Manager at Eryk

Michal worked as a Cell Leader at Creative Outsourcing International, optimizing resources and managing production. He holds a degree from the University of Business and Management, plus certifications in communication skills and IOSH training. From 2014 to 2018, he supervised machine setup and production quality at Sarpak. Since 2019, he has been a Team Manager at Eryk Group, overseeing teams and mentoring apprentices in technical skills and work ethics.

Augustina Amaizu Chisom, Apprentice at Eryk

Amaizu Chisom Augustina is currently an apprentice with Eryk sp. z o.o. She graduated from Johnbosco institute of technology, Anambra state, Nigeria as an electrician and worked in the industry in Nigerian for about five years. Chisom, being a female apprentice with Eryk, is a testimony to gender balance priority in the company where she gains hands-on experience from the best team leaders and coaches.

Uduma Uduma, Apprentice at Eryk

Uduma is Electrical Technician with a strong foundation in electrical maintenance, installation, and academic background in Electrical Electronics Engineering (Power and Machines). Proficient in electrical maintenance and electromechanical systems installation. Experienced in switchboard design and solar power installations, I am looking forward to a career in management engineering to leverage my technical expertise and leadership abilities.

Piotr Treichel, Director of Martime Officers Training Centre

Piotr Treichel is the director of the Maritime Officer Training Center and an assistant professor at the Maritime University of Szczecin. With over 30 years of experience in maritime training, he also has industry experience. He holds a PhD in marine engineering and a postgraduate degree in HR management. He is passionate about using simulation and 3D visualization in training, skilled in Python and Java, and interested in computer vision and machine learning.

Amarachi Chike-Jerry, Project Manager, ICMPD

Amarachi Chike-Jerry is a lawyer and PRINCE2 certified project manager with over a decade of experience in the international development sector, implementing a range of projects on behalf of donors, such as FCDO, EU, World Bank and USAID. With a strong legal background in contracts and compliance, coupled with expertise in project management, Amarachi has successfully led diverse initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable development and enhancing institutional capacity across various regions, including sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, central Asia, and the UK. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with various governmental agencies, NGOs, international organizations and key public sector establishments to implement impactful programs that address pressing global challenges.

Jan Vilhelm Stjernebjerg – CEO, Founder and co-owner of JVP Steel

Jan Vilhelm Stjernebjerg founded JVP Steel in 1975. At the turn of the millennium, Jan was one of the first to move steel production from Denmark to Poland – and it has been a tremendous success story. Today, JVP Steel is a market leader in complex steel solutions across the value chain in the global energy and offshore sector. In Szczecin, Poland, JVP Steel has more than 300 employees working in design, procurement, and manufacturing.

Adam Oleśkiewicz, Quality & Process Manager, Elcor Poland

Adam is Quality & Process Manager, collaborating with Elcor since 2020. He is responsible for overseeing Quality Assurance at Elcor Poland and manages the Process Engineering department, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. With over a decade of experience in the industry and manufacturing sector, Adam is known for his dedication to excellence. A true technology enthusiast, he is deeply passionate about optimizing production processes, constantly seeking innovative solutions to improve quality and efficiency.

Maciej Jakielaszek, Production Manager, Elcor Poland

Maciej is a Production Manager, collaborating with Elcor since 2023. With over 16 years of experience in the industry and manufacturing as a Production Manager, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. Adam is responsible for overseeing the SMART Production area and managing a team of over 60 employees. Known for his adaptability and openness to change, he continuously seeks out new opportunities to enhance operations and drive innovation within the production process.