Can an “honorary member” serve on a company’s supervisory board?

The Commercial Companies Code does not provide for such a position. However, as Prof. Michał Romanowski points out, there is nothing to prevent shareholders from including it in the company’s articles of incorporation.

This position would be primarily ceremonial in nature - without the authority to make decisions or represent the company. It could, however, involve, among other things, the ability to present non-binding opinions.

Prof. Michał Romanowski commented on this issue for Rzeczpospolita in an article regarding a possible agreement within the Solorz-Żak family and its implications for the future of the family’s business empire.

We invite you to read the full article HERE.