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Łódź Airport CEO dismissed following audit

Overview

An audit commissioned by the Łódź City Hall, which holds approximately 95.6% of the airport’s shares, has identified management and expense irregularities at the Łódź Airport. The investigation raised concerns regarding the frequency of business trips taken by CEO Anna Midera, who reportedly spent approximately 110 days on delegation in 2024, with total delegation expenditures exceeding 200,000 PLN. The report also questioned expenditures for meetings held at certain establishments, including over 17,000 PLN spent on consumption during contractor meetings, some occurring after midnight.

While airport management previously defended its operations, stating that duties performed away from headquarters accounted for less than 25% of working time, the scrutiny intensified following reports of the airport’s long-term financial struggles. Despite reaching a record of nearly 500,000 annual passengers, the airport has faced net losses totaling over 300 million PLN over the last nine years.

In response to the audit findings, the Supervisory Board dismissed Anna Midera from her position as president. Robert Makowski, a former vice president, has been appointed to serve as temporary president until a permanent successor is chosen through a formal competition. Following her dismissal, Midera intended to resign from her role as president of the Association of Regional Airports (ZRPL). However, the presidents of the other twelve regional airports requested that she withhold her resignation to ensure the continued stability and efficiency of the association. Discussions regarding the professionalization of the ZRPL are currently underway.

Entities

Łódź Airport · Anna Midera · Robert Makowski · Łódź Airport · Gdańsk Airport

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] PiS councilors have requested urgent debates regarding the financial and organizational status of Łódź Airport.
[○ 1 SOURCE] An audit of Łódź Airport revealed over 17,000 PLN of company funds were used for consumption during meetings with contractors.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Board member travel expenses at Łódź Airport exceeded 200,000 PLN in 2024.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Łódź Airport currently handles a record number of passengers, reaching nearly half a million annually.

Timeline

9 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Anna Midera remains head of Association of Regional Airports after Łódź Airport dismissal
After being removed as president of Łódź Airport, Anna Midera was asked by fellow regional airport heads to remain as president of the Association of Regional Airports to ensure organizational stability.
25 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Łódź Airport dismisses President Anna Midera
The Supervisory Board of Łódź Airport has dismissed President Anna Midera following an audit into corporate spending and business travel. Robert Makowski will serve as temporary president.
27 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Łódź Airport faces scrutiny over audit findings and financial losses
PiS councilors are demanding debates on the future of Łódź Airport following an audit that revealed financial irregularities and high travel expenses despite record passenger numbers.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Łódź Airport audit flags management and expense irregularities
An audit of Łódź Airport has flagged irregularities concerning CEO Anna Midera’s travel and late-night business expenses, prompting a review by the Łódź City Hall.

Sources

dziennik-polityczny.com · es.fxmag.com · legbatrabbvaros.hu · newsroom.salon24.pl · polityka.co.pl · radioszczecin.pl · rynek-lotniczy.pl · tulodz.pl · wirtualnynowydwor.pl · wnp.pl

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