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Mr. Jozef Menes, M. Sc. Chem. Eng.
Head of the Industrial Chemistry Research Institute
Born on August 20, 1952 in Warsaw, married, son - Piotr
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Education:
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2003-2005
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- Postgraduate Program in Administration, Law and Administration Faculty, Warsaw University
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1994-1995
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- Postgraduate Program in Strategy of Enterprise Management, Economic and Social Faculty, Warsaw School of Economics
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1979-1980
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- Postgraduate Program in Industrial Economics and IT, Warsaw School of Economics (formerly Central School of Planning and Statistics)
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1971-1977
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- Chemistry Faculty, Warsaw University of Technology
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Additional Training:
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2005
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- Public Access to Information in Regional and Local Governments
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2002
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- Health and Safety at Work
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2002
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- Construction Law
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2001
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- Classified Information Protection
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2001
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- Training for Candidates to Supervisory Boards
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2000
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- Assertive Management
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2000
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- Best Practices in Public Procurement Contracts
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1997
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- Public Procurement System
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1993
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- Foundations of Management and Organisation
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Professional Experience:
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29.10.2007 -
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- Head of the Industrial Chemistry Research Institute
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1.04.2007-28.10.2007
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- Head and Acting Director of the Industrial Chemistry Research Institute
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1.05.2003-30.03.2007
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- Chief Expert, Adviser to Mayor of Warsaw
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21.10.2002-1.05.2003
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- Chief Expert in Health and Safety, Industrial Chemistry Research Institute
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1.01.2000-20.10.2002
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- Manager, Technical Maintenance and Administration Unit, Industrial Chemistry Research Institute
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1.05.1996-31.12.1999
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- Deputy Director for Technical Affairs, Industrial Chemistry Research Institute
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23.01.1995-30.04.1996
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- Manager, Technical Maintenance and Services Unit, Industrial Chemistry Research Institute
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19.06.1994-20.12.1994
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- Director, then Chairman of the Board of the Warsaw Żoliborz District
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6.06.1990-18.06.1994
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- Mayor of the Warsaw Żoliborz District
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18.04.1990-5.06.1990
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- Acting Manager of the Warsaw Żoliborz District
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17.10.1977-17.04.1990
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- Head of the Research Unit, Senior Resident, Resident, Chemical Researcher, Industrial Chemistry Research Institute
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Professional Duties and Responsibilities:
In 2003-2006, as Adviser to the Mayor of Warsaw, responsible for managing the project related to the estimation of Warsaw's losses in WW2 and reviewing legal foundations for any claims related to those losses. In 1995-2003 worked at various positions in the Industrial Chemistry Research Institute, supervised and managed maintenance of the technical infrastructure of many buildings and installations at the Institute's site (Rydygiera Str.). Supervised tenders for renovation works and investment projects, various mechanical, electrical and installation works. Responsible for administration of some 40 buildings and the 24-acre site, running the chancellery and archives of the Institute. In 1996-2000 also supervised the experimental and low-volume production at the Institute. In 1990-1994 served as Mayor of the Warsaw Żoliborz District. Managed the work of the Board of the District. The district was responsible for various public administration and utility functions at the local level, in line with the local government regulations. The District had more than 350 staff working in several units, including Community Building Administration, libraries, childcare, Social Assistance Center, Cultural Center and Municipal Police. In 1977-1990 undertaking various research projects in the Industrial Chemistry Research Institute focusing on polyurethane technologies. Co-author of several patents and many publications in Polish science and technical journals.
Community Involvement and Political Activities:
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2002-2008
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- Member and founder of the Żoliborz District Local Fund charity.
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2000-2007
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- Deputy Chairman and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of SBM Żoliborz (housing co-op)
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1999-2000
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- Member of the Consultative Board, Public Ophthalmology Hospital in Warsaw
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1994-2000
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- Member of the Local Council in Warsaw (Gmina Centrum)
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1994-2004
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- Member of the Freedom Union, until then - not affiliated with any party
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1990-1994
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- Mayor of the Warsaw Żoliborz District - recommended by ŻKO Solidarność
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1988-1990
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- Member of the Żoliborz District Council, recommended by Institute's staff
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1987-1990
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- Member of the Workers' Council at Industrial Chemistry Research Institute
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1986-1987
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- Deputy Chairman of the Workers' Council at Industrial Chemistry Research Institute
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1987-1990
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- Founder and Chairman of the Friends of the Liwiec River Society
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1980-1982
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- Founding member of the NSZZ Solidarność trade unions at the Institute (Branch no 59, Mazowsze Region), regional delegate, member of the local trade unions commission, published articles in the local trade unions' bulletin (Solidarność Instytutów Żoliborskich). Persecuted under the 1981 Martial Law. Received Repressed Person Status according to The Act of 18 December 1998 on Institute of National Remembrance - Commission for the Prosecution of Crimes against the Polish Nation (certificate of The Institute of National Remembrance nr 389/07 dated 08.02.2007).
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1977-1988
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- Member of the Polish Chemical Society and National Chemical Organisation
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Personal Interests:
History, film, amateur sports, gardening.
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