The Ministry of State Assets has prepared a draft amendment to the law on the management of state property, aiming to tighten the requirements for candidates to supervisory boards of state-owned companies. The changes include a longer required professional experience, greater emphasis on managerial experience, and restrictions on the recognition of MBA diplomas.
The draft, as reported by Rzeczpospolita, is awaiting inclusion in the legislative agenda of the Council of Ministers. The key modification is a preference for candidates who have managed a large enterprise for at least five years. A large enterprise is defined as a company employing at least 250 people, with an annual turnover exceeding EUR 50 million, or a balance sheet total exceeding EUR 43 million.
Stricter experience and professional tenure
The ministry also plans to raise the required professional experience from five to seven years. This is intended to ensure that only individuals with substantial and proven track records can sit on the boards of companies where the State Treasury holds shares. The new regulations are designed to professionalize the recruitment process and reduce the influence of political nominations.
According to the draft, candidates will have to demonstrate not just time in the workforce but concrete achievements in leading large organizations. The definition of large enterprise aligns with EU standards, making it clear which positions qualify as relevant experience.
MBA diplomas under scrutiny after Collegium Humanum scandal
Another significant change concerns MBA diplomas. Not all such degrees will continue to open the door to supervisory board positions. Only programs run by appropriately authorized or accredited universities will be recognized. This is a direct response to the Collegium Humanum affair, where politicians and officials obtained MBA diplomas in an accelerated, questionable manner.
The scandal exposed a system where fast-track courses were used to circumvent normal qualification processes. The new rules aim to restore credibility and ensure that board members have genuine expertise. The Ministry of State Assets expects the amendment to reduce the number of unqualified appointments and improve corporate governance in state-controlled entities.
The draft is now awaiting formal entry into the government’s legislative schedule. Once adopted, it will apply to all appointments made after the law takes effect. Existing board members will not be affected retroactively, but future candidates will have to meet the higher standards.
Źródło: WNP.PL
