GUESTS OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF GDYNIA MARITIME FORUM
Arkadiusz Marchewka – Secretary of State at the Ministry of Infrastructure, responsible for maritime economy and inland waterway navigation.
He holds a PhD in Economics. He is a graduate of the School for Leaders of Civil Society and a Millennium Leadership Program Fellow, organized by the Atlantic Council. He is professionally affiliated with the Institute of Management at the University of Szczecin, where he works as an academic lecturer.
He has served as a Member of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland during its 8th, 9th, and 10th terms. From 2019 to 2023, he served as Deputy Chair of the Sejm Committee on Maritime Economy and Inland Waterway Navigation.
H.E. Jorge Ricardo Silén Santacoloma – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Panama to the Republic of Poland, also accredited to Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova.
From 2020 to 2024, he served as Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to the Republic of South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana, while also representing Panama at the Merchant Marine Consulate.
Prior to embarking on his diplomatic career, he held various positions in the private sector, particularly in Panama’s real estate development industry, as well as in the public-private sector related to agriculture in Washington, D.C.
Jakub Walenkiewicz – Director of Maritime Markets and Trade at DNV and a regular speaker at maritime industry events. He has over 25 years of research experience, writes articles, develops statistical data, and assesses factors influencing the shipping, international trade, and energy markets.
His analysis of commercially sensitive data is used to assess supply and demand trends, as well as synergies between the maritime and offshore industries. Mr. Walenkiewicz holds a Master’s degree in Naval Architecture.