Thierry Baudon, Mid Europa‘s Managing Partner, said: “I am delighted to announce the 2012 promotions within the Mid Europa team. The new level of responsibility accorded to Tomasz recognizes his contribution to the Partnership to date and we look forward to his continued commitment to the growth and success of Mid Europa.”

Tomasz Blicharski joined Mid Europa in 2007 and is based in Warsaw. Tomasz has been focused on the investment in Wheelabrator, the acquisition of DISA and the subsequent merger of the two companies, and most recently the acquisition of Zabka Polska. Prior to joining Mid Europa, he worked for ABN AMRO and BNP Paribas. Tomasz received his M.A. in Finance and Banking from the Warsaw School of Economics.

For further information please contact:

Mid Europa Partners:

Thierry Baudon
Managing Partner
Tel +44 (0) 20 7886 3600

Citigate:

David Westover/Agnès Riousse
+44 (0) 20 7638 9571

Notes to the editors:

ABOUT MID EUROPA PARTNERS

Mid Europa Partners is a leading independent private equity firm focused on Central and Eastern Europe. Operating from London, Budapest and Warsaw, Mid Europa Partners advises and manages funds with asset value of approximately €3.2 billion. The Mid Europa Partners team has been investing in Central and Eastern Europe since 1999.