Top 10 Richest Men (People) In Poland According To Forbes 2025

Wetin dey Nigeria, my people! Today, I wan talk small about Poland—not just their pierogis or Warsaw Old Town—but their crème de la crème of business tycoons. According to Forbes’ latest ranking, the top 10 richest individuals in Poland are now all billionaires (in US dollars), hailing from investment, retail, pharma, tech, and media sectors. Let’s unpack who they are, how they made their money, and what we can learn from their hustle.

1. Michał Sołowow – $13.1 Billion

• Industry: Finance & Investments

• Why He’s Top Dog: Sołowow is unquestionably Poland’s richest man. His wealth is rooted in a diversified portfolio of industrial firms: Synthos (chemicals), Cersanit (sanitary ceramics), and Barlinek (premium wood flooring). He’s also ventured boldly into green energy, including nuclear and wind technologies. A former rally driver, this guy now drives billion-dollar fund flows.

Lesson: Broaden your portfolio. When you put your money in different fields—from traditional factories to clean energy—you cushion risks and stake more ground.

2. Tomasz Biernacki – $6.5 Billion

• Industry: Supermarkets (Retail)
  Biernacki’s fortune comes from Dino Polska, a fast-growing supermarket chain that has become a household name. He built a business by understanding ordinary consumer needs and delivering affordability with modern logistics. This is everyday wealth—literally feeding millions—and it's reflected in his net worth, now climbing toward the double digits.

Lesson: Solve everyday problems. Business that meets real needs—like groceries—can scale fast, especially with smart supply chains.

3. Jerzy Starak – $5.1 Billion

• Industry: Pharmaceuticals (Healthcare)
  Starak owns Polpharma, one of Poland’s largest pharmaceutical groups, with a growing footprint in biologics and healthcare innovations. Real healthcare money—especially during health-sensitive times—is powerful wealth.

Lesson: In every economy, health remains foundational. Build ventures that positively affect lives, and your legacy—and bank balance—will reflect it.

4. Zygmunt Solorz – $2.6 Billion

• Industry: Media & Entertainment (TV Broadcasting)
  We in Naija love our Nollywood and Netflix; Poland loves Polsat. Founded by Zygmunt Solorz, Polsat grew into one of the country’s dominant broadcasters. He later expanded into telecoms and digital media. Today, Solorz holds the fifth-wealthiest spot in Poland—proof that media can be both influential and profitable.

Lesson: Influence through media can amplify power and profit. Build brands people trust, and the revenue—and relevance—follows.

5. Dominika Kulczyk – $2.1 Billion

• Industry: Diversified (Investments, Philanthropy)
  As heir to the Kulczyk fortune, Dominika has pushed beyond inheritance. She leads Kulczyk Investments, backing renewable energy, infrastructure, and startups, while using her foundation to support humanitarian causes. Forbes estimates her net worth alongside Sebastien, her brother—with both sitting around the $2.1B mark.

Lesson: Wealth is not just about acquisition—it’s about impact. Use what you’ve inherited to invest smart and give back.

6. Paweł Marchewka – $2.1 Billion

• Industry: Video Games (Technology)
  Paweł is a self-made billionaire, having founded CD Projekt, the studio behind global hits like The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077. His success shows Poland doesn’t just feed people, it entertains the world. Creative tech exports? That’s next-level growth.

Lesson: Tech and creative content are global assets. If your game or app is good, the whole world can pay to play.

7. Zbigniew Juroszek & Family – $1.8 Billion

• Industry: Real Estate & Gambling (Diversified)
  The Juroszek family has interests across property development and gaming enterprises. By diversifying across sectors, they stabilize earnings and tap into multiple revenue streams.

Lesson: Diversification is like having many meals on your plate—not just one dish in case it burns!

8. Sebastian Kulczyk – $1.7 Billion

• Industry: Diversified (Investments, Startup Ecosystems)
  Sebastian, brother to Dominika, runs Manta Ray Ventures, fueling startups in AI, fintech, and deep tech. He also leads CSR efforts through Kulczyk Foundation and mentors via leadership accelerators. Always looking forward. 

Lesson: Invest in tomorrow’s ideas. If you support promising startups today, you share in tomorrow's success.

9. Dariusz Miłek – $1.5 Billion

• Industry: Real Estate & Retail
  Founder of CCC and driving global expansion of HalfPrice stores, Miłek's wealth doubled—yes, doubled—in just a year thanks to aggressive retail expansion. From shoes to home goods, he shows retail can still be disruptive. Forbes noted him among Poland’s fastest wealth risers.

Lesson: Track fast movers and act fast. In retail, timing and trend catching matter big time.

10. Rafał Brzoska – $1.1 Billion

• Industry: Logistics (Parcel Lockers)
  Youngest on the list, Rafael Brzoska founded InPost, the network of parcel lockers transforming e-commerce delivery across Europe. During a time of growing demand for contactless logistics, his business became indispensable.

Street Quote: On Reddit, someone noted:

"Brzoska offered to help a left-wing magazine after funding was cut—saying 'pluralism in media is seriously important.'" 

This shows Brzoska’s thoughtful approach—not just business savvy, but civic awareness.

Lesson: Innovation in logistics—making life easier—can create giants. And when business leaders stand for values, they earn respect beyond profits.

What’s the Bigger Picture?

1. All Billionaires, All Polish: This is the first time in 2025 Forbes’ list of the top 100 wealthiest Poles were all billionaires. Their combined wealth reached PLN 315 billion, reflecting a strong economic tide lifting domestic enterprises.

2. Sectors that Build Wealth: From staples like chemicals (Sołowow), retail (Biernacki), and medicine (Starak) to modern fields like crypto (not in top 10 but rising), gaming, and logistics—Polish prosperity spreads across traditional and cutting-edge sectors.

3. Strong Family Legacies & Next-Gen Moves: Families like the Kulczyks, Juroszeks, and even Sołowow have built and sustained wealth across generations—blending legacy with a modern, entrepreneurial mindset.

Final Thoughts from a Nigerian Commerce Fan

Poland might speak Polish, but their wealth stories speak universal hustle language. My dear Naija hustlers, here's what you can take home:

• Multiply your assets. Invest across different industries—not just one.

• Solve real pain points. Food, healthcare, logistics, entertainment—people always need those.

• Leverage legacy, but add your twist. Inherit wisely, innovate boldly.

• Think global, act local. Games, furniture, software—export them globally.

• Be a citizen, not just a businessman. Brzoska’s support for media pluralism? Classy.