Ryszard Czerniawski facts for kids
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Ryszard Waldemar Czerniawski (born August 20, 1952 – died August 31, 2019) was a smart Polish man. He was a lawyer, which means he knew a lot about laws. He was also an economist, someone who studies how money and goods are made and used.
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Who Was Ryszard Czerniawski?
His Early Life and Education
Ryszard Czerniawski went to two important schools in Poland. He studied Law at the University of Warsaw. This helped him understand how laws work. He also learned about international trade at the SGH Warsaw School of Economics. This taught him about buying and selling things between different countries.
From Journalist to Legal Expert
Before becoming a legal expert, Ryszard Czerniawski worked as a journalist. From 1976 to 1990, he wrote for the Polish Press Agency. He also wrote for a weekly magazine called Prawo i Życie, which means Law and Life. Later, he earned special degrees in law. He became a Doctor of Laws in 2008 and got another high degree in 2015.
His Work in Finance and Law
Ryszard Czerniawski played a big role in Poland's financial world. From 1990 to 1991, he worked at the Ministry of Privatisation. He helped set up rules for how companies could be sold from the government to private owners.
Helping the Stock Exchange Grow
From 1991 to 2006, he worked at the Warsaw Stock Exchange. This is a place where people buy and sell parts of companies. He started as a director in the legal department. By 1994, he became the Vice-Chairman of the Board. This meant he was one of the main leaders of the Stock Exchange.
Other Important Roles
Ryszard Czerniawski was also part of other important groups. He was on the board of the Supervisory Board of the National Depository for Securities. This group helps make sure that buying and selling stocks is safe and organized. He was even the chairman of this board for a few years. He also served on the board of other financial companies.
What Books Did He Write?
Ryszard Czerniawski wrote many books about trading and business laws. He wrote the first book explaining the "Privatisation Act" in 1990. He also wrote about rules for companies and bonds. Bonds are like loans that companies or governments take out.
He helped write a guide for people on company boards. This guide was called Between law and finance. He also wrote books about stock markets and a handbook for people who own shares in companies.
Serving as an Ombudsman
From 2012 to 2015, Ryszard Czerniawski was a vice-ombudsman. An ombudsman is like a public helper. They look into complaints from people about government actions. This shows he cared about helping ordinary citizens.
Awards and Recognition
In 2000, Ryszard Czerniawski received a special award called the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta. This is a high honor given to people who have done great things for Poland.
When Did Ryszard Czerniawski Pass Away?
Ryszard Czerniawski passed away on August 31, 2019.
