PAGED Plywood S.A., one of the largest plywood manufacturers in Europe, is undergoing significant changes. As of 1st of April 2025, Marek Janke, previously Vice President of the Management Board responsible for commercial affairs and transformation, has taken over as President of the Management Board and CEO. Janke is an experienced executive with a strong track record in building global brands and leading strategic transformations in the industrial sector.
Joining the Board is also Jarosław Wasiuk, who has been with the company for 18 years — starting as a packer and most recently serving as International Sales Director. He now takes on full responsibility for sales and marketing across the organisation.
The previous President, Jarosław Michniuk, who led the company through a dynamic period of change and market challenges over the past six years, has assumed the role of Vice-Chairman of the Supervisory Board of PAGED Plywood S.A.
Also effective from 1st of April, the role of Export Sales Director has been taken up by Stanislav Podlucky, who has been with the company for seven years and was previously responsible for sales in key European markets.
The new leadership is not a change of course, but the continuation of a development strategy defined in 2024:
We are building our future on solid foundations – nearly 100 years of manufacturing expertise, breakthrough technologies developed at Paged LabTech, and plywood as a sustainable material of the future. We believe the future belongs to products with the highest technical parameters, intelligent solutions, and a conscious approach to the environment.
Thanks to the long-term vision of innovation-driven growth championed by President Michniuk, the company has built and continues to expand one of the most advanced research and development centres in Europe and globally – Paged LabTech. It is here that two globally promising innovations have recently been developed and launched: the fire- and water-resistant plywood DryGuard FR and the ultra-durable RockPly®, which is twice as much stronger as birch plywood. Both products were unveiled at the BAU trade fair in Munich and have attracted considerable interest from customers worldwide.
PAGED has no intention of competing on price alone. The company focuses on value – developing specialised, high-margin products for the construction, transport, interior design, furniture and industrial engineering sectors. Plans include new product systems and continued international expansion – including the development of operations in USA.
The personnel changes also bring with them a shift in the company’s identity. As of 1st of April, the company operates under a new name – PAGED Plywood S.A. – which clearly reflects its area of specialisation and enhances brand recognition in international markets. The company has also launched a new website at:🌐 www.pagedplywood.com
We invite you to watch a video in which Jarosław Michniuk and Marek Janke share their experiences, reflect on key achievements, and outline the company’s future direction:
At the same time, we also present the profile of Jarosław Wasiuk – the new Management Board Member responsible for sales and marketing – whose career path is a textbook example of professional growth within the wood industry:
Current Management Board of PAGED Plywood S.A. as of 1 April 2025:
Brief bios below, and here is the link to photos of newly appointed managers:
Marek Janke, President of the Management Board, PAGED Plywood S.A.
Marek Janke is an executive with extensive experience in developing large companies and capital groups. A key chapter in his career was his tenure at Barlinek S.A., the largest flooring manufacturer in Europe, part of Michał Sołowow’s Group. From 2004 to 2013, he served as Commercial Director and Board Member, overseeing global sales, logistics, and marketing during a time of rapid growth and international expansion. He later served as Vice President of the Management Board at Impel Security Polska and subsequently at TradeBridge. Earlier, as Business Development Director at IQFM, he introduced international brands such as BAT, Ferrero, Absolut, and Pillsbury to the Polish market. He is a graduate of the Maritime University in Szczecin, holds an Executive MBA from Erasmus Rotterdam University, and completed a Post-MBA programme at the Swiss Business School.
Jarosław Wasiuk, Member of the Management Board, Sales and Marketing Director, PAGED Plywood S.A.
Jarosław has been with the Paged Group since 2007, starting as a packer in the production plant. A few months later, he became a Sales Specialist and, over more than a decade, developed his commercial skills and built strong customer relationships. Since 2018, he has led export sales and later took on the role of Director of Sales and International Sales. As of 1 April 2025, he joined the Management Board of PAGED Plywood S.A., where he is responsible for the entire sales and marketing function. His career exemplifies systematic development and dedication.
Stanislav Podlucky, Export Sales Director, PAGED Plywood S.A.
A graduate of the Slovak University of Technology, Stanislav has experience in the household appliance sector, where he held both commercial and managerial positions. He also ran his own business, giving him valuable market insight. He has been with PAGED for seven years and is responsible for plywood sales across European markets. Privately, he is passionate about history and politics, an avid cyclist and skier, and a lover of books and travel.
PAGED Plywood at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyK3RLmZv1dTicvjpPhbH0Q
PAGED Plywood at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pagedplywood/
PAGED Plywood at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pagedplywood/
About PAGED Plywood S.A.:
Founded over 90 years ago, PAGED Plywood S.A. is now one of the largest plywood manufacturers in the European Union. The company employs approximately 1,700 people and operates five production facilities across Poland and Estonia. It offers innovative solutions and products used in various sectors, including interior design and furnishings, construction, transport, and packaging, across more than 40 markets worldwide. Since 2019, Paged has been developing and implementing technological and product innovations based on the unique expertise of its own R&D centre – Paged LabTech. PAGED Plywood S.A. is part of Thumos Group, a private Polish industrial and investment consortium. www.pagedplywood.com
Media relations:
Magdalena Kicińska, magdalena.kicinska@paged.pl , tel.: +48 725 520 874
