Lesław A. Paga Foundation

What Lesław A. Paga Foundation does

Fundacja im. Lesława A. Pagi (the Lesław A. Paga Foundation) is a Polish non-profit educational foundation headquartered at Twarda 4, Warsaw (KRS 0000324112), operating continuously for over 20 years. Its core product is a portfolio of sector-specific leadership academies that select up to 30 participants per edition and deliver free, intensive training for ambitious students and recent graduates under 30. Active flagship programs are Akademia Liderów Rynku Kapitałowego (Capital Market Leaders Academy, XX edition in 2025), Akademia Liderów Energii (Energy Leaders Academy), Akademia Liderów Ochrony Zdrowia (Healthcare Leaders Academy, XII edition), and Akademia Liderów Transformacji Przemysłowej (Industry Transformation Leaders Academy, launched 2024). A standalone Akademia Liderek i Liderów ESG was concluded after two editions, with ESG content now embedded across the main academies. The foundation also operates the Szkolna Internetowa Gra Giełdowa (SIGG), a gamified school-level financial-literacy platform, and runs the annual Nagroda Lesława A. Pagi business-leader award and PAGA DAY flagship event.

The foundation is governed by a Board, Foundation Council (chaired by Ewa Paga), Supervisory Board and Advisory Board; day-to-day operations are led by CEO Marta Płowiec and CFO Mateusz Sumara, with a small core staff of 1-10 including program and marketing coordinators. Its go-to-market is community-led: Alumni Ambassadors at top Polish universities drive top-of-funnel applications, a rigorous PAGA FACTOR selection process filters cohorts, and an intergenerational alumni community provides mentoring, buddy programs and ongoing engagement that sustains word-of-mouth recruitment and partner stickiness.

Revenue is generated entirely through a tiered corporate partnership model (Strategic, Gold, Silver, Supporting) with partners that include ING Bank Śląski, KDPW, Asseco, PFR, GPW, Baker McKenzie, Bain & Company, CVC Capital Partners, PKO Bank Polski, Mastercard, Polenergia, Orlen, PGE, Tauron, Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe, Novartis Polska, American Heart of Poland / Scanmed, DC Advisory, EY, BCG, Siemens Gamesa, PSE and others. Participants pay nothing; partner companies fund specific academies in exchange for access to screened talent, brand visibility, and involvement in the selection and development of future leaders.

Name

Lesław A. Paga Foundation

Legal name

Fundacja im. Lesława A. Pagi

Website

https://paga.org.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Lesław A. Paga Foundation is a Warsaw-based non-profit educational foundation running free, sector-specific leadership academies (capital markets, energy, healthcare, industrial transformation) for top-selected Polish students and graduates, funded entirely through tiered corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education and Leadership Development

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Institutional Capacity Building & Training (Workforce/Systems Strengthening) (BPADAEAC), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

Keywords

• Leadership development programs
• Executive education academies
• Talent development foundation
• Mentorship and networking
• Nonprofit educational programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate partnership programs: The foundation generates revenue through structured corporate partnerships with tiered levels (Strategic, Gold, Silver, and Supporting). Partners fund specific programs in exchange for access to talent, brand visibility, and involvement in the selection and development of future leaders. This is the primary revenue mechanism sustaining operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fundacja im. Lesława A. Pagi is a Polish non-profit foundation operating sector-specific leadership academies that select and train top-tier students and graduates for future leadership roles in capital markets, healthcare, energy, and industrial transformation. All programs are free for participants and funded through tiered corporate partnerships (Strategic, Gold, Silver, Supporting). The foundation also runs the SIGG gamified financial literacy program for school students and operates an intergenerational alumni community of leaders across Polish industries.

Product overview

Lesław A. Paga Foundation operates as a non-profit educational foundation running multiple leadership academies and programs. The core portfolio includes five active programs: Akademia Liderów Rynku Kapitałowego (Capital Market Leaders Academy), Akademia Liderów Ochrony Zdrowia (Healthcare Leaders Academy), Akademia Liderów Energii (Energy Leaders Academy), and Akademia Liderów Transformacji Przemysłowej (Industrial Transformation Leaders Academy), plus the Szkolna Internetowa Gra Giełdowa (SIGG) educational stock trading game. The Foundation also manages the annual Lesław A. Paga Award, PAGA Day events, and content series (PAGA People and PAGA Partners). A completed ESG Leaders Academy has been integrated into the main programs. The Foundation serves as a platform connecting generations of future business leaders through educational programs, mentorship, and networking.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Akademia Liderów Rynku Kapitałowego: Capital Market Leaders Academy - educational program for students and graduates aspiring to key positions in finance and capital markets
• Akademia Liderów Ochrony Zdrowia
• Akademia Liderów Energii
• Akademia Liderów Transformacji Przemysłowej
• Szkolna Internetowa Gra Giełdowa (SIGG)
• Akademia Liderek i Liderów ESG
• Nagroda Lesława A. Pagi
• PAGA Leadership Academy

Products and services

• Akademia Liderów Rynku Kapitałowego (Capital Market Leaders Academy) A flagship intensive educational program for students and graduates aspiring to leadership positions in capital markets and finance. Covers private equity, M&A, investment banking, investment valuation, and capital markets through training, workshops, and meetings with business leaders. Participants are selected via a competitive process (up to 30 per edition) under 30 years old.
• Akademia Liderów Ochrony Zdrowia (Healthcare Leaders Academy) A 4-month free development and educational program for students and graduates aspiring to leadership roles in healthcare. The interdisciplinary program focuses on digital transformation, prevention, mental health, and drug safety while strengthening leadership and teamwork skills. Accepts candidates from medical, legal, economic, and technical backgrounds.
• Akademia Liderów Energii (Energy Leaders Academy) A three-month intensive program for ambitious students from across Poland focused on the energy sector's future challenges. Covers strategy execution, supply security, project scaling, and resources (people, law, finance) including renewable sources, energy policy, and energy transition.
• Akademia Liderów Transformacji Przemysłowej (Industry Transformation Leaders Academy) An educational program focused on industrial transformation and modernization, preparing future leaders to drive change in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Targets ambitious students interested in the transformation of Polish industry, digitalization, innovation, and new technologies.
• Szkolna Internetowa Gra Giełdowa (SIGG) — School Internet Stock Exchange Game A gamified educational project for high school and elementary school students that teaches capital market and stock exchange principles, investing, and long-term saving through virtual investment in stocks, ETFs, and futures contracts. Includes educational components and competitions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Twenty years of continuous operation with hundreds of alumni across multiple programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

53 partnerships are on record, tiered core, gold, supporting, strategic, silver and substantive.

• TDJ (TDJ Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTDJ is a strategic partner of Fundacja Pagi. TDJ provides ongoing financial and organizational support to the foundation's programs. The TDJ logo appears prominently as a supporting partner across multiple programs.
• ING Bank ŚląskicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerING Bank Śląski is a Gold Partner and has been a long-standing supporter of the foundation's programs. The bank supports multiple initiatives including the ESG Women Leaders Academy (Strategic Partner), the Capital Market Leaders Academy, and the Industry Transformation Leaders Academy. ING executives also serve on the foundation's Advisory Board.
• KDPW (Krajowy Depozyt Papierów Wartościowych)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKDPW has partnered with the Capital Market Leaders Academy for 10 years as a Gold Partner. KDPW provides expertise on capital market infrastructure and securities settlement, and its executives participate in the program as lecturers and mentors. The partnership was highlighted in a dedicated anniversary article in 2025.
• Towarowa Giełda Energii (TGE)goldStrategic or Co-development PartnerTGE is listed as a Gold Partner in PAGA DAY materials. TGE provides energy market expertise and supports the foundation's energy-related programs.
• PolenergiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolenergia is a Strategic Partner of the Energy Leaders Academy and a Gold Partner of the ESG Women Leaders Academy. Polenergia executives, including Iwona Sierżęga (Board Member), serve on the foundation's Advisory Board.
• Bain & Company Poland/CEEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBain & Company is a partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy XX edition. Jacek Poświata (Managing Partner) serves on the foundation's Advisory Board and actively supports program development as a partner representative.
• Arthur D. LittlesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArthur D. Little is listed as a partner supporting the foundation's programs. The firm contributes expertise in strategic consulting and transformation topics.
• AssecocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsseco is the Strategic Partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy XX edition. The IT company contributes technology and digital transformation expertise to the foundation's programs.
• CVC Capital PartnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCVC Capital Partners is a partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy XX edition, contributing private equity expertise and industry insights to the program.
• Eques Investment TFIsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEques Investment TFI is a partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy XX edition. Tomasz Korab (CEO) serves on the foundation's Advisory Board.
• Investors TFIsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestors TFI is a partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy XX edition. Zbigniew Wójtowicz (CEO) serves on the foundation's Advisory Board.
• MCI Capital ASI S.A.supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCI Capital is a partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy XX edition. Ewa Ogrodziczak (Board Member) serves on the foundation's Advisory Board.
• T-Mobile PolskasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerT-Mobile is a partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy XX edition, contributing telecommunications and digital transformation expertise.
• GPW (Giełda Papierów Wartościowych w Warszawie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPW is a partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy and hosts the final session of each edition in the GPW Trading Hall. GPW executives contribute as lecturers and program advisors.
• Baker McKenziesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaker McKenzie is a partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy XX edition and contributes legal expertise on M&A and corporate law topics.
• PKO Bank PolskisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPKO Bank Polski is listed as a partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy XX edition.
• MastercardsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMastercard is a partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy XX edition, contributing expertise in payments and fintech.
• PFR (Polski Fundusz Rozwoju)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPFR is a Gold Partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy XX edition. PFR Ventures executives contribute investment and venture capital expertise, and PFR is actively involved in alumni career development.
• DC AdvisorysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC Advisory is a partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy XX edition, contributing M&A and capital markets advisory expertise.
• zeb ConsultingsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partnerzeb Consulting is a partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy XX edition.
• TrigonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrigon is listed as a partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy XX edition, contributing brokerage and capital markets expertise.
• Żabka GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerŻabka Group is a partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy XX edition, contributing retail and technology expertise.
• Griffin Capital PartnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGriffin Capital Partners is listed as a partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy XX edition.
• PFR TFIsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPFR TFI is listed as a partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy XX edition.
• mInvestment BankingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnermInvestment Banking (mBank) is listed as a partner of the Capital Market Leaders Academy XX edition.
• Novartis PolskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNovartis is a Strategic Partner of the Healthcare Leaders Academy, contributing pharmaceutical industry expertise and supporting the development of future healthcare leaders.
• Grupa American Heart of PolandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Heart of Poland (AHP) is a Strategic Partner of the Healthcare Leaders Academy (XII edition). AHP and its network of nearly 60 medical facilities provide hands-on exposure to participants. Adam Szlachta serves as CEO of both AHP and Scanmed.
• Grupa ScanmedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScanmed is a Strategic Partner of the Healthcare Leaders Academy (XII edition). In December 2024, AHP completed the acquisition of Scanmed, nearly doubling the scale of the combined healthcare network accessible to program participants.
• Polskie Elektrownie JądrowegoldStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolskie Elektrownie Jądrowe is a Gold Partner of the Energy Leaders Academy and contributes nuclear energy and large-scale energy project expertise.
• OrlengoldStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrlen is a Gold Partner of the Energy Leaders Academy and the ESG Leaders Academy, contributing multi-energy sector expertise and decarbonization knowledge. Orlen executives including Stanisław Barański serve as program experts.
• TauronstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerTauron is a Strategic Partner of the Energy Leaders Academy and a Gold Partner of the ESG Leaders Academy, contributing distribution and renewable energy expertise.
• Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPGE is a Strategic Partner of the Energy Leaders Academy, contributing utility-scale energy expertise.
• Medtronic PolandsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedtronic Poland is represented on the foundation's Advisory Board by Adam Jagoda (CEO), contributing medical technology expertise to healthcare programs.
• Silfra ConsultingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilfra Consulting is a partner supporting leadership and change management workshops within the foundation's programs, including PAGA Leadership Summit.
• Bastion GroupsilverStrategic or Co-development PartnerBastion Group is listed as a Silver Partner in PAGA DAY materials, supporting the foundation's activities.
• Holcim PolskagoldStrategic or Co-development PartnerHolcim Polska is a Gold Partner of the Healthcare Leaders Academy, contributing sustainable construction and industrial materials expertise to programs.
• BCG (Boston Consulting Group)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoston Consulting Group is listed as a partner of the Energy Leaders Academy, contributing strategic consulting expertise on energy transformation topics.
• GreenwoltsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenwolt (Greenvolt) is listed as a partner of PAGA DAY, supporting the foundation's activities.
• IRGITsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRGIT is listed as a partner of PAGA DAY, supporting the foundation's activities.
• Bo-StarsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBo-Star is listed as a partner of the Healthcare Leaders Academy.
• Instrat (Instytut Zrównoważonej Transformacji)substantiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstrat is a Substantive Partner of both the ESG Leaders Academy and Healthcare Leaders Academy, contributing research and policy analysis on sustainable transformation and healthcare systems.
• Pracodawcy RPsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPracodawcy RP (Employers of Poland) is listed as a partner of the Healthcare Leaders Academy, representing the employer perspective in healthcare transformation discussions.
• Polimex MostostalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolimex Mostostal is listed as a partner of the Healthcare Leaders Academy, contributing industrial engineering and energy expertise.
• AxposupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAxpo is listed as a partner of the Energy Leaders Academy, contributing international energy trading and renewable energy expertise.
• EneasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnea is listed as a partner of the Energy Leaders Academy, contributing energy distribution and generation expertise.
• EY (Ernst & Young)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEY is a partner of the Energy Leaders Academy. EY partners including Michał Płotnicki (M&A Leader) and Dariusz Kryczka (Green Deal Center Leader) serve as mentors and alumni of the foundation's programs.
• Forum EnergiisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerForum Energii is listed as a partner of the Energy Leaders Academy, contributing energy policy research and analysis.
• Gaz-SystemsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGaz-System is listed as a partner of the Energy Leaders Academy, contributing gas infrastructure and transmission expertise.
• InniosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnio is listed as a partner of the Energy Leaders Academy, contributing energy generation technology expertise.
• ONDEsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerONDE is listed as a partner of the Energy Leaders Academy, contributing wind energy expertise.
• Polski Komitet Energii ElektrycznejsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolski Komitet Energii Elektrycznej is listed as a partner of the Energy Leaders Academy.
• Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne is listed as a partner of the Energy Leaders Academy, contributing power grid management and transmission expertise.
• Siemens GamesasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSiemens Gamesa is listed as a partner of the Energy Leaders Academy, contributing wind energy and power generation technology expertise.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Polish-American Freedom Foundation (Fundacja Wolności): Major Poland-based educational grantmaking foundation funding scholarships, leadership programs, and community initiatives. Closely comparable mission of funding leadership development and educational programming for Polish talent.
• Fundacja Fulbrighta (Fulbright Poland): Polish-American educational exchange foundation running fellowship and scholarship programs for Polish students and academics. Comparable as a grantmaking educational foundation operating selective cohort-based programs funded by partners.
• Fundacja Kronenberga (mBank Foundation): Polish banking-sector foundation supporting financial education, leadership, and cultural programs. Comparable as a corporate-affiliated grantmaking foundation running educational programming with banking-sector corporate partners.
• Visegrad Fund: Intergovernmental grantmaking body funding educational, cultural, and leadership projects across the V4 (Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary). Comparable as a regional grantmaking foundation supporting talent and leadership development in CEE.
• AIESEC Poland: Global youth leadership organization with a strong Polish presence running leadership development programs for university students. Comparable in its non-profit model developing future leaders and partnering with corporates for program funding.
• Fundacja im. Stefana Batorego (Batory Foundation): One of Poland's largest independent grantmaking foundations supporting civic, educational, and leadership initiatives. Highly comparable as a domestic private grantmaking foundation funding programs and capacity-building efforts across Polish society.
• Junior Achievement Poland: Polish branch of the global JA network delivering entrepreneurship and leadership education to students and youth. Directly comparable as a non-profit running structured leadership and business skills academies for Polish students, funded by corporate partners.
• Ashoka Polska: Polish arm of Ashoka, the global social-entrepreneurship network identifying and supporting leading changemakers. Comparable as a fellowship-style foundation selecting and developing top talent with corporate backing and a multi-decade alumni community.

Broad incumbents

• Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji (FRSE): Polish national agency administering EU educational programs (Erasmus+, etc.) and broader education grants. Comparable as a large Polish grantmaking/educational body, but operating at much greater scale and with public-sector funding rather than corporate sponsorship.

Emerging players

• Forum Odpowiedzialnego Biznesu (Responsible Business Forum): Poland's oldest and largest CSR/sustainability-focused NGO working with corporates on ESG, ethics, and leadership training. Comparable as a Polish non-profit running leadership and ESG training programs with corporate partners, though less focused on talent pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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