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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ex-Liverpool chief joins Wisła Kraków with eyes on long-term revival
Strategic Move by Former Liverpool CEO Signals Ambition in Poland Peter Moore, the former Liverpool CEO, has officially become a minority shareholder at Wisła Kraków, a historic Polish football club currently competing in the country's second division. The 69-year-old, who previously oversaw Liverpool's commercial and sporting resurgence during a golden era between 2017 and 2020, now adds an ambitious project in Poland to his already distinguished career portfolio. Advertisement Moore's 5% stake in Wisła Kraków places him in an advisory role, where he will help shape the club's sporting strategy and long-term development. His arrival has sparked renewed optimism at one of Poland's most decorated clubs — albeit one that has experienced a significant fall from grace in recent years. Background in Elite Sport and Global Business Before his tenure at Anfield, Moore held senior executive roles at global giants EA Sports, Microsoft Xbox, and Electronic Arts. His reputation as a forward-thinking leader was solidified during his time in the Premier League, culminating in Liverpool lifting both the Champions League and Premier League trophies under his leadership. Named Premier League CEO of the Year in 2019, Moore's time at Liverpool was marked not only by success on the pitch but also a reinvigoration of the club's global brand and community engagement strategies — an approach he appears eager to replicate in Kraków. Advertisement Club With Heritage, But Facing a Climb Wisła Kraków is no stranger to silverware, boasting a proud history in Polish football. However, the club's relegation from the Ekstraklasa in 2022 left a fanbase yearning for a return to former heights. Moore's involvement comes at a pivotal time, as the club aims to rebuild both competitively and structurally. Speaking on social media, Moore outlined his motivation behind the investment: 'What drew me to Wisła wasn't just its legacy on the pitch — it was the club's powerful commitment to its community. Having recently visited Kraków, it was clear to me that football isn't just a game there — it's a force for social good, unity, and pride.' He added that these values resonate closely with the work done during his time at Liverpool, where community connection was central to the club's identity. Long-Term Vision Beyond Ownership While Moore's 5% stake may seem modest on paper, his involvement represents far more than a financial contribution. He brings a wealth of operational insight, experience navigating top-tier football, and a track record of building sustainable club models. His influence could prove transformative if Wisła Kraków are to restore their status as a leading force in Polish football. Advertisement This move also signals a growing trend of experienced executives seeking projects beyond Europe's top five leagues, identifying potential in historically significant clubs undergoing transition.
Telegraph
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Warsaw has reclaimed its position as a proud capital
Well-meaning outsiders sometimes warn visitors to Poland to stick to Kraków, overflowing with splendid historical buildings, and avoid Warsaw – 'another boring capital city', as one writer phrased it to me. Ignore them. Kraków is charming, in the way that reliquaries of the past tend to be. But Warsaw is a monument to Polish perseverance – a sprawling symbol of the indefatigability of Europe's most successful post-Cold War nation. To appreciate Warsaw's 21st-century revival, consider what the city endured and overcame in the 20th. Months before he shot himself, Hitler ordered its total destruction. Even as Germany's fate was being sealed, the Führer's marauders executed his instruction to raze the Polish capital 'without trace' with murderous zeal. The city was dynamited block by block. Universities were blown up. Schools were torn down. Libraries were set on fire. Historical monuments were obliterated. Houses were pillaged. Survivors were crammed into trains and deported to concentration camps. When it was over, Warsaw – the site of the most gallant uprising of the Second World War – was a pile of dust and debris. It would have been easier to relocate the capital, and the Moscow-backed government that seized Poland briefly moved its operations to Łódź. Varsovians, however, remained defiant. In 1945, they organised an exhibition in their ruined city. 'Warsaw does not lament, it does not complain,' the event proclaimed, 'but before the tribunal of nations Warsaw Accuses'. General Eisenhower, one of the 43,000 visitors to the show, described the state of Warsaw as 'far more tragic than anything I have seen' in Europe. Not for long. Poles expelled from the city returned, cleared the rubble by hand, buried the dead, and began rebuilding Warsaw brick by brick. They compelled the government to support them by the sheer force of their example. Some buildings were resurrected as facsimiles of the destroyed originals. But the animating ideology of reconstruction was Soviet socialism, and, after a period of frenzied activity, Warsaw became stagnant. A symbol of this slump was Hotel Bristol. Housed in a neo-Renaissance building that opened in 1901, it once numbered among the city's grandest buildings – and was one of the handful to survive the Nazi rampage of 1944. By the 1980s, it had become so derelict that it had to be boarded up and abandoned. Warsaw itself degenerated into a drab city whose centrepiece was a Stalinist tower bequeathed as a 'gift' from the Soviet Union. The fall of communism stimulated a second revival. Varsovians seized the moment: they converted the Communist Party headquarters into the country's new stock exchange, and opened casinos inside the Stalinist behemoth. A cluster of glass-clad skyscrapers proliferated around them. Despite the recent election of the social conservative Karol Nawrocki as Poland's next president, Warsaw remains a haven for minorities. 'I am of course very uncomfortable,' a gay student at Warsaw University told me a day after the result. 'But this is Warsaw, and we still feel safe in Warsaw.' 'This city', another dejected voter told me, 'gives us hope'. Politics can conceal Poland's extraordinary achievement. Its GDP is rapidly approaching $1 trillion. The living standards of its people are the envy of Europeans. The Polish army is larger than the armed forces of Britain. Poles who emigrated abroad in search of opportunity at the start of the century are now drifting home. Some are running successful businesses – cocktail bars, breweries, restaurants – at home. Others are investing in the technologies of the future. A Canadian tourist was so impressed by the city that he was considering moving his business there. 'I have not seen a place with such work ethic,' he told me. Warsaw, reduced to the ground within the lifetime of many of its elderly citizens, has reclaimed its position as the proud capital of a great country.
Travel Daily News
06-06-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Nobu Hospitality brings luxury lifestyle to Kraków
Nobu Hospitality expands to Kraków with a luxury hotel, residences, and cultural district, marking its first residential project in Eastern Europe. NEW YORK – Nobu Hospitality, the globally renowned luxury lifestyle brand, announces its latest expansion with the Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences in Kraków, Poland. Located just steps from the city's historic Old Town, this landmark is being developed in partnership with SAO Investments, Poland's premier luxury real estate designer and investor with a commitment to excellence and innovation that aligns perfectly with Nobu's philosophy, setting a new benchmark in world-class hospitality, cultural engagement and elevated residential living. Marking Nobu's second venture in Poland following the success of Nobu Hotel Warsaw, which opened in 2020, Nobu Kraków is set to become a dynamic cultural hub for visitors and locals alike. Seamlessly blending culinary excellence, sophisticated design and authentic experiences, the project reflects Kraków's rich heritage and artistic spirit. In addition to the 100 luxurious yet understated accommodations, the development will debut Nobu's first-ever cultural district – a dynamic city within a city. This immersive hub will feature a theatre stage, cinema hall, recording studio, co-working area, and an art gallery designed to showcase both globally renowned and emerging local artists. Guests will also have access to a rooftop swimming pool with state-of-the-art fitness center and a signature Nobu restaurant, serving Chef Nobu's most iconic cuisine. Marking the brand's first residential project in Eastern Europe, the development will boast 80 Nobu Residences, reinforcing its presence in the luxury real estate sphere. Providing an exclusive opportunity to become part of the Nobu community in the heart of one of Poland's oldest and most visited cities, each residence will offer a refined living experience with purposeful design, elevated amenities, including Nobu priority reservations, and unparalleled access to the cultural collective and surrounding area through a dedicated experience team. 'The Nobu district in Krakow – genuinely a city within a city – marks a groundbreaking development and a pivotal achievement for Nobu in redefining modern urbanism as we embark on branding communities within a fresh framework.' said Trevor Horwell, CEO of Nobu Hospitality. 'As we transform cities, we now embark on a new journey with Nobu—one that promises to create a groundbreaking cultural epicenter. A global hub of art, culture, hospitality, and design. With our unwavering commitment to beauty, creativity, and innovation, this project will inspire and educate, combining the best of art, architecture, and urban living to build a responsible, vibrant community that reflects the dynamic spirit of SAO and Nobu.' said Grzegorz Skawinski, SAO Investments Co-Founder.
Associated Press
05-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Nobu Hospitality Brings Iconic Luxury Lifestyle to Historic Kraków
Introducing Nobu's First Residential Community in Eastern Europe NEW YORK, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobu Hospitality, the globally renowned luxury lifestyle brand, proudly announces its latest expansion with the Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences in Kraków, Poland. Located just steps from the city's historic Old Town, this landmark is being developed in partnership with SAO Investments, Poland's premier luxury real estate designer and investor with a commitment to excellence and innovation that aligns perfectly with Nobu's philosophy, setting a new benchmark in world-class hospitality, cultural engagement and elevated residential living. Marking Nobu's second venture in Poland following the success of Nobu Hotel Warsaw, which opened in 2020, Nobu Kraków is set to become a dynamic cultural hub for visitors and locals alike. Seamlessly blending culinary excellence, sophisticated design and authentic experiences, the project reflects Kraków's rich heritage and artistic spirit. In addition to the 100 luxurious yet understated accommodations, the development will debut Nobu's first-ever cultural district – a dynamic city within a city. This immersive hub will feature a theatre stage, cinema hall, recording studio, co-working area, and an art gallery designed to showcase both globally renowned and emerging local artists. Guests will also have access to a rooftop swimming pool with state-of-the-art fitness center and a signature Nobu restaurant, serving Chef Nobu's most iconic cuisine. Marking the brand's first residential project in Eastern Europe, the development will boast 80 Nobu Residences, reinforcing its presence in the luxury real estate sphere. Providing an exclusive opportunity to become part of the Nobu community in the heart of one of Poland's oldest and most visited cities, each residence will offer a refined living experience with purposeful design, elevated amenities, including Nobu priority reservations, and unparalleled access to the cultural collective and surrounding area through a dedicated experience team. 'The Nobu district in Krakow – genuinely a city within a city – marks a groundbreaking development and a pivotal achievement for Nobu in redefining modern urbanism as we embark on branding communities within a fresh framework.' said Trevor Horwell, CEO of Nobu Hospitality. 'As we transform cities, we now embark on a new journey with Nobu—one that promises to create a groundbreaking cultural epicenter. A global hub of art, culture, hospitality, and design. With our unwavering commitment to beauty, creativity, and innovation, this project will inspire and educate, combining the best of art, architecture, and urban living to build a responsible, vibrant community that reflects the dynamic spirit of SAO and Nobu.' said Grzegorz Skawinski, SAO Investments Co-Founder. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE NOBU HOSPITALITY
Globe and Mail
05-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Nobu Hospitality Brings Iconic Luxury Lifestyle to Historic Kraków
NEW YORK , June 5, 2025 /CNW/ -- Nobu Hospitality, the globally renowned luxury lifestyle brand, proudly announces its latest expansion with the Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences in Kraków, Poland . Located just steps from the city's historic Old Town, this landmark is being developed in partnership with SAO Investments, Poland's premier luxury real estate designer and investor with a commitment to excellence and innovation that aligns perfectly with Nobu's philosophy, setting a new benchmark in world-class hospitality, cultural engagement and elevated residential living. Marking Nobu's second venture in Poland following the success of Nobu Hotel Warsaw, which opened in 2020, Nobu Kraków is set to become a dynamic cultural hub for visitors and locals alike. Seamlessly blending culinary excellence, sophisticated design and authentic experiences, the project reflects Kraków's rich heritage and artistic spirit. In addition to the 100 luxurious yet understated accommodations, the development will debut Nobu's first-ever cultural district – a dynamic city within a city. This immersive hub will feature a theatre stage, cinema hall, recording studio, co-working area, and an art gallery designed to showcase both globally renowned and emerging local artists. Guests will also have access to a rooftop swimming pool with state-of-the-art fitness center and a signature Nobu restaurant, serving Chef Nobu's most iconic cuisine. Marking the brand's first residential project in Eastern Europe , the development will boast 80 Nobu Residences, reinforcing its presence in the luxury real estate sphere. Providing an exclusive opportunity to become part of the Nobu community in the heart of one of Poland's oldest and most visited cities, each residence will offer a refined living experience with purposeful design, elevated amenities, including Nobu priority reservations, and unparalleled access to the cultural collective and surrounding area through a dedicated experience team. "The Nobu district in Krakow – genuinely a city within a city – marks a groundbreaking development and a pivotal achievement for Nobu in redefining modern urbanism as we embark on branding communities within a fresh framework." said Trevor Horwell , CEO of Nobu Hospitality . "As we transform cities, we now embark on a new journey with Nobu—one that promises to create a groundbreaking cultural epicenter. A global hub of art, culture, hospitality, and design. With our unwavering commitment to beauty, creativity, and innovation, this project will inspire and educate, combining the best of art, architecture, and urban living to build a responsible, vibrant community that reflects the dynamic spirit of SAO and Nobu." said Grzegorz Skawinski , SAO Investments Co-Founder . SOURCE NOBU HOSPITALITY
