Simon Palupčík has many years of experience in certification and technical inspections. He holds an engineering degree from VŠB-TU in Ostrava and an MBA from Sheffield Hallam University. He replaced (15 November ) Dagmara Żygowska as Managing Director, who temporarily took over the management of both companies from Jan Weinfurt in May. Dagmara Żygowska will continue to manage TÜV NORD Polska.