Zbigniew Derdziuk Dismissed as ZUS President

Prime Minister Donald Tusk has officially dismissed Zbigniew Derdziuk from his position as head of the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS), with the change set to take effect on June 24.

Dismissal of the ZUS President

Zbigniew Derdziuk is stepping down as president of the Social Insurance Institution. Liwiusz Laska, chairman of the ZUS Supervisory Board, confirmed that Prime Minister Donald Tusk has signed the document terminating his tenure.

The decision comes just over a year after Derdziuk returned to the role on April 30, 2024, when he succeeded Gertruda Uścińska. His official departure is scheduled for June 24.

Liwiusz Laska as the Successor

Liwiusz Laska has been identified as the sole public candidate to replace Derdziuk. The nomination process is already underway, involving a formal review by the ZUS Supervisory Board and a request from the Minister of Family, Labor, and Social Policy to the Prime Minister.

Profile of the Candidate

Liwiusz Laska is a recognized expert in labor law and public administration. He currently serves as the chairman of the ZUS Supervisory Board and as the Director General at the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy. His extensive background includes roles in the Codification Commission of Labor Law and the State Electoral Commission.

Institutional Governance

The appointment of the ZUS president follows a specific legal procedure designed to ensure government oversight and supervisory board participation. This leadership change may influence the future direction of the institution, which oversees social benefits and manages a workforce of over 40,000 employees.