President Karol Nawrocki has appointed Bartosz Grodecki, a former Deputy Minister of Interior, as the new head of the National Security Bureau following the resignation of Sławomir Cenckiewicz.
New Appointment at the BBN
President Karol Nawrocki has appointed Bartosz Grodecki as the new head of the National Security Bureau. Grodecki is the former Deputy Minister of Interior and Administration in Mateusz Morawiecki’s government and currently serves as an advisor to the board of RADMOR, a company belonging to WB Group.
The decision follows the resignation of Sławomir Cenckiewicz, who led the Bureau until April 23. In the intervening weeks, the duties of the BBN head were performed by Brigadier General (Res.) Andrzej Kowalski.
Nomination Following Cenckiewicz’s Departure
The leadership change at the National Security Bureau occurs during a period of intensive debate regarding state security, military modernization, and Poland’s relations with NATO and the European Union. The resignation of Sławomir Cenckiewicz sparked political commentary, as the former head was one of the most recognizable figures in the president’s circle.
After his departure, leadership of the Bureau was temporarily entrusted to General Andrzej Kowalski. The president has now opted for an official with expertise in diplomacy, migration, and administration.
Who is Bartosz Grodecki?
Born on September 1, 1980, in Warsaw, Bartosz Grodecki is a graduate of the Faculty of Journalism and Political Science at the University of Warsaw. He also holds an MBA in cybersecurity management from the Military University of Technology.
His career has been centered on diplomacy and state administration. Having worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2006, he served diplomatic posts in Los Angeles, Malmö, and Stockholm. In 2017, he became the Director of the Consular Department, overseeing crisis management and the evacuation of Polish citizens.
