# Jacek Karnowski

_President (mayor) of Sopot_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Jacek Krzysztof Karnowski is a Polish politician who has been serving as Minister of State of the Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy since 25 June 2024 and served as Mayor of Sopot from 1998 to 2023. He has also been the chairman of Yes! For Poland since 2021 and a member of the Sejm since 2023.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 16 August 1963 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11715355#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Gdańsk ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11715355#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Poland ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11715355#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; economist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11715355#P106))
- **Political party:** Civic Platform; Conservative Party; Conservative People's Party; Solidarity Electoral Action ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11715355#P102))
- **Education:** University of Gdańsk; Gdańsk University of Technology ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11715355#P69))
- **Official website:** jacekkarnowski.pl ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11715355#P856))
- **Positions held:** member of the Sejm (since 2023); mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11715355#P39))
- **Awards:** Odznaka Honorowa za Zasługi dla Samorządu Terytorialnego; Honoured Administrator of Physical Education; Pro Memoria Medal; Zasłużony Działacz Kultury; Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice; Silver Cross of Merit; Silver Medal "For Merit for Firefighting"; Srebrny Medal „Za Zasługi dla Policji”; Grzegorz Palka Award ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11715355#P166))
- **Instagram:** jacek_karnowski ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11715355#P2003))

## Questions

**When was Jacek Karnowski born?**  
Jacek Karnowski was born on 16 August 1963 in Gdańsk.

**What positions has Jacek Karnowski held?**  
Positions held by Jacek Karnowski include: member of the Sejm (since 2023); mayor.

**Where did Jacek Karnowski study?**  
Jacek Karnowski was educated at University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk University of Technology.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jacek Karnowski](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacek_Karnowski) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q11715355](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11715355) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Jacek Karnowski - Sopot - 2018 by 1rhb.jpg by Rudolf H. Boettcher (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jacek_Karnowski_-_Sopot_-_2018_by_1rhb.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Jacek Karnowski". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/jacek-karnowski. Retrieved 9 November 2026.