BIO

Ela has over 20 years of experience in global finance, from 16 years in NatWest. Since 2013 leading supporting functions for Poland businesses, and making an active part in global projects.
Since October 2017 Ela’s focus is on Property & Workplace agenda with aim of creating a truly versatile working experience for NatWest colleagues.

Founder of NatWest Women Network Poland, valued corporate social responsibility leader and diversity supporter, she also acts as a mentor in many various projects.
Poland representative and vice-chair of European Employees Council at NatWest, advising NatWest Board in strategic decisions.
NatWest Poland’s Diversity & Inclusion Lead since January 2019, embracing the work of all diversity’s lenses and delivering strategic inclusion goals.
Co-host of podcast “My friend depression” where she tries to normalize mental health issues. Proudly neurodivergent.
Alumna of postgraduate studies for Diversity & Inclusion Management at Cornell University.

Awarded in Responsible Business Forum’s bi-annual ‘People that change the business’ in 2021 in two categories, “Business” and “Diversity Management”.

Diversity & Inclusion Lead NatWest Group Poland
Head of Property & Workplace NatWest Group Poland.