Maciej Adamkiewicz, co-owner and longtime CEO of Adamed Pharma, died unexpectedly on Thursday. Information about his death caused a stir in the pharmaceutical industry and among Polish entrepreneurs. Adamed announced this in an official communication, highlighting Adamkiewicz's great achievements and personal values.
Who was Maciej Adamkiewicz?
Maciej Adamkiewicz was a doctor, surgeon and entrepreneur. He graduated from the Medical Academy in Warsaw and spent his first years of his career as a doctor at the Bielański Hospital. In 2000, he took over the steering wheel of Adamed after his late father, Marion Adamkiewicz, founder of the company. Under the direction of Maciej, the company developed into one of the largest and most innovative pharmaceutical companies in the country, investing in research, developing production and entering new markets.
Adamed Pharma – Polish pharmaceutical giant
- The company currently has three production plants – two in Poland and one in Vietnam
- Under Adamekiewicz's management, the company did not plan a stock debut, maintaining its family character
- Maciej and Małgorzata Adamkiewicz repeatedly occupied high places on the list of the richest Poles – in 2025 the property was estimated at PLN 2.86 billion.
| Summary | Data |
|---|---|
| Function | Co-owner, CEO Adamed Pharma |
| Education | Medical Academy in Warsaw |
| Specialization | Surgery |
| Property | PLN 2.86 billion in 2025 |
Cause of death – what do we know?
Official communications do not reveal the unambiguous cause of death of Maciej Adamkiewicz. The company emphasizes a huge loss for the company, Polish medicine and pharmaceutical industry, but the details of the circumstances and reasons have not been made public. There is also no information that Adamkiewicz was found dead in the hotel near Warsaw – none of the major editorials confirmed such a version of events. Only Crazy Reporter on X portal provided such information unofficially:
Leaving the leader – why is it important?
Maciej Adamkiewicz's departure is not only a loss to the pharmaceutical sector, but also an example of how a single person can create a real change and drive the development of innovative solutions in Polish business. His approach to management, investment in research and respect for colleagues were crucial to Adamed's success. The Communication stresses: "He left behind a permanent legacy – not only in the form of professional accomplishments, but also in the hearts and minds of those who had the honour of working with him."
The Heritage of Maciej Adamkiewicz
Maciej Adamkiewicz left behind a company that is one of the pillars of the Polish pharmaceutical industry. Thanks to courageous decisions and visions, he became a symbol of entrepreneurship and modern management. His death is a huge blow to the Adamed community, to national medicine and to business, but also to future generations, that it is worth focusing on development, innovation and the common good.
