Global PSSL enhances ABC Score™ with risk management expertise through new advisor appointment
(Cardiff, 11 September 2025) Global Principles for Sustainable Securities Lending (Global PSSL) is delighted to welcome Jerzy Walczak as Risk Management and Data Analytics Advisor to the ABC Score™ initiative.
Jerzy brings extensive international leadership experience across risk management, credit policy optimisation, and data-driven strategies spanning Europe and Asia. He is currently Head of Retail Credit Policy at Bank Pekao S.A., Poland. His impressive resumé, available on the College of Advisors webpage, includes senior risk management roles at leading financial institutions, including Home Credit India, IPF Digital, Alior Bank, and BNP Paribas Bank Polska.
In his advisory role, Jerzy will focus on risk assessment methodologies and data infrastructure strategy for the ABC Score™, supporting its development as both a fintech transparency tool and an investment proposition. His extensive experience in developing data-driven credit policies and implementing predictive models will be invaluable as the Score moves from concept to deployment.
Radek Stech, Founder and CEO of Global PSSL and Founder of ABC Score™ said: “Jerzy Walczak’s exceptional expertise in risk management and data-driven strategy, combined with his proven track record of implementing innovative credit policies across diverse international markets, will be instrumental as we develop the ABC Score™ framework. His deep understanding of predictive modeling and portfolio optimization will help ensure our initiative delivers both robust risk assessment capabilities and compelling investment opportunities.”
Jerzy Walczak said: “I am excited to join as an advisor to the ABC Score™ initiative. Having spent my career developing data-driven solutions for complex risk management challenges across international markets, I see tremendous potential for this initiative to revolutionize transparency in post-issuance markets. The opportunity to apply advanced analytics and risk methodologies to create a new standard for market accountability aligns perfectly with my passion for innovation in financial services. I look forward to working with Radek Stech and contributing to the global impact of this groundbreaking initiative.“
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Contact Information regarding this press release:
Dr Radek Stech: radek.stech@gpssl.org
About Global PSSL
Global Principles for Sustainable Securities Lending (Global PSSL) is the fundamental global mechanism for aligning securities lending with transparency and sustainable finance. It has been co-created by Dr Radek Stech, prominent asset owners, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, banks, hedge funds other stakeholders committed to positive change since 2018. Global PSSL has received significant funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), part of UK Research and Innovation, through the Sustainable Finance – Law – Stakeholders (SFLS) Network at Exeter Law School in addition to some financial assistance from some industry stakeholders. The ESRC grant request was designed based on earlier engagement with stakeholders shaping values-based banking, green bonds and sustainable project finance as well as continuous contact, research and discussions with staff from the World Bank (the official partner on the grant). In order to preserve its impartiality, the Global PSSL framework is based within its own independent community interest company.
