Agnieszka Szamałek Michalska
About Agnieszka Szamałek Michalska
Agnieszka Szamałek Michalska serves as the Culture and D&I Director at CD PROJEKT RED, where she has worked since 2012. She holds multiple degrees in psychology and law, and actively promotes inclusivity and community support initiatives.
Work at CD Projekt Red
Agnieszka Szamałek Michalska has been employed at CD PROJEKT RED since 2012. She initially served as an HR & Relocation Specialist for two years before advancing to the role of Senior HR Specialist in 2014. In 2022, she was appointed as the Culture and D&I Director. Her work focuses on fostering an inclusive workplace culture and implementing diversity initiatives within the company.
Education and Expertise
Agnieszka Szamałek Michalska has a diverse educational background. She studied International Public Law at the University of Warsaw, earning a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from 1997 to 2002. She furthered her education at Uniwersytet SWPS, where she completed postgraduate studies in Human Resources from 2007 to 2008 and Social Psychology from 2008 to 2009. She also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from 2016 to 2020. In 2022, she completed the Advanced Leadership Program at the Center for Leadership.
Background
Before joining CD PROJEKT RED, Agnieszka Szamałek Michalska worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland as a Lawyer in the Consular Department from 2002 to 2006. She then transitioned to the private sector, serving as an HR Manager at Informedia Polska from 2006 to 2012. Her career reflects a strong focus on human resources and legal expertise.
Achievements in Diversity and Inclusion
In her role as Culture and D&I Director, Agnieszka Szamałek Michalska has been involved in various initiatives aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion. She advocates for menstrual leave as part of inclusiveness efforts and supports the 'Dziewczyny w Grze!' mentoring and scholarship program for high school girls. She is also part of the #SayHiToDiversity campaign and has signed the Diversity Charter, committing to non-discrimination in the workplace.