Former Polish President Andrzej Duda has joined the Supervisory Board of fintech company ZEN.COM, marking his first move into the private sector since leaving office in August 2025.

The appointment comes as the Europe-based payments firm plans to expand into Asia and the Middle East and strengthens its corporate governance structure.

Duda confirmed his new role in comments to Polish business daily Puls Biznesu, saying he does not plan to rely solely on his presidential pension, which amounts to around 12,000 zlotys ($3,300) per month.

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The former head of state said he plans to use his experience to help companies working in technology and innovation.

ZEN.COM Sets Up Supervisory Board for Global Push

ZEN.COM established the new Supervisory Board as part of a broader strategic shift toward international growth. The board will reportedly guide the company through complex licensing procedures and regulatory engagement in new markets outside the European Union.

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The three-member board reportedly includes: Dawid Rożek, founder of ZEN.COM, who will serve as chairman, Andrzej Duda, former Polish president, and Karolis Gudas, expert in European law and cross-border regulatory frameworks.

The board’s composition has reportedly been formally submitted to the Bank of Lithuania, where ZEN.COM holds its European EMI license through UAB ZEN.COM.

Expanding Beyond the EU

Founded in 2018 in Rzeszów, ZEN.COM offers online payments, multi-currency accounts and digital debit services through a platform it presents as an alternative to traditional banking. It currently operates in 28 European countries and reports more than 1.3 million users.

The decision to form a Supervisory Board signals that the company is preparing for expansion beyond the EU. Its planned entry into Asia and the Middle East will require new regulatory approvals, local partnerships and compliance oversight, areas where the company expects the new board to provide direction.

Duda’s shift from politics to fintech comes shortly after Karol Nawrocki was sworn in as the new Polish president on August 6, 2025.

More Recent Collaborations

Among Zen.com’s effort to expand, the company recently entered into a new agreement with European fintech platform ZEN.COM to expand real-time cross-border payment capabilities using Visa Direct. The partnership will enable faster, more efficient international transfers and broaden access to innovative digital payment solutions for users in multiple markets.

Additionally, Episode Six, a global provider of enterprise-grade card issuing and ledger infrastructure, has been chosen by ZEN.COM as its strategic technology partner to support the launch of new debit card programs. Under the agreement, Episode Six will supply the card technology infrastructure needed to roll out ZEN.COM’s new payment products.