Changes in the Nowy Styl Management Board

A message from the Majority Shareholders and the Supervisory Board of Nowy Styl regarding the change in the position of Chief Executive Officer: 

“Effective March 20th, Adam Krzanowski stepped down as President & Chief Executive Officer of Nowy Styl, a leading European manufacturer of office furniture and public spaces solutions. 

The shareholders and Supervisory Board want to take this opportunity to thank Adam Krzanowski for all he has contributed over the past 33 years on behalf of Nowy Styl. He, together with his late brother Jurek Krzanowski, helped to build our Company into one of the most important office solutions companies in Europe. 

The Shareholders and Supervisory Board of Nowy Styl are pleased to announce the appointment of Ketil Årdal as President & Chief Executive Officer, effective March 20th, 2026. Ketil Årdal brings extensive international leadership experience from the furniture industry and a strong track record in building high-performing organizations, driving profitable growth, and strengthening market-leading brands. His appointment marks an important step in Nowy Styl’s continued development as a trusted partner for modern, design-led, and sustainable workplace and public space solutions across Europe and beyond. 

Mark Chandler, Chair of the Supervisory Board, said: 
Ketil Årdal is a proven leader with a clear strategic mindset and a strong focus on operational excellence. The Supervisory Board is confident that he is the right person to lead Nowy Styl in its next phase, combining innovation, customer focus, and disciplined execution to deliver sustainable and profitable growth for our shareholders. The Supervisory Board is confident that Ketil Årdal’s strategic insight, industry experience, operational excellence, and people-focused leadership style will support the company’s ambition to deliver sustainable and profitable growth, while further strengthening its competitive position and long-term value creation. His mandate includes leading the company’s strategic development, driving operational efficiency, accelerating innovation, strengthening customer centricity, and advancing the sustainability agenda in response to evolving workplace needs. 

Ketil Årdal commented: 
I am honored to take on the role of CEO at Nowy Styl. The company has a strong heritage, a talented organization, and a clear commitment to design, quality, and sustainability. I look forward to working closely with the team and the Supervisory Board to build on this foundation and drive profitable growth while creating long-term value for customers, employees, and shareholders. 

On behalf of the Shareholders and Supervisory Board, we extend a warm welcome to Ketil Årdal and look forward to working closely with him as he leads Nowy Styl into its next phase of profitable and responsible growth.”

The Management Board of Nowy Styl currently includes:

Ketil Årdal
President of the Management Board

Rafał Chwast
Vice President of the Management Board of Nowy Styl, President of the Management Board of Nowy Styl International

Radosław Jankielewicz
Member of the Management Board

Małgorzata Naparło
Member of the Management Board of Nowy Styl, Vice President of the Management Board of Nowy Styl International

Paweł Smaś
Member of the Management Board