Jan Lekszycki, President of the Management Board & Managing Director
Jan Lekszycki is the President of the Management Board of the "Ofiaruję" Foundation, which he co-founded as a person spiritually shaped by pilgrimage. Based on his observations and experiences, he established an organization that supports Christian places of worship both materially and spiritually through the use of modern technologies, with particular emphasis on shrines, churches, and the pilgrims who visit them.
Jan is also a software engineer and the lead creator of the www.ofiaruje.pl platform. He has been working in the IT industry since 1999. In recent years, he expanded his engineering expertise following a long career in business development, where he held key management positions in numerous companies across Europe and the United States.
He holds certifications in project management and programming, as well as a Master of Engineering degree in Management and Production Engineering in the Food Industry from the Wrocław University of Economics. He is fluent in English and has advanced communication skills in German, as well as proficiency in several other European languages.
Ewa Benikas, Member of the Management Board
Ewa Benikas, co-founder and Member of the Management Board of the "Ofiaruję" Foundation, brings extensive legal and business experience to the organization, particularly in the field of infrastructure and construction investment services. As an expert with over 15 years of experience, she specializes in real estate law, water law, and the management of complex investment processes, which is essential to the Foundation’s mission of supporting Christian places of worship both materially and spiritually.
By combining her project management skills with expertise in civil and administrative law, Ewa supports the Foundation in effectively managing initiatives aimed at the protection and development of shrines and churches, as well as supporting pilgrims. Her experience includes drafting and reviewing agreements, negotiating contracts, and providing legal services for major infrastructure projects, including hydrotechnical investments, enabling the Foundation to effectively contribute to the protection and development of sacred places.
Ewa actively contributes to the Foundation’s growth by combining her legal expertise with dedication to projects that support places of worship through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Krzysztof Widawski, Member of the Management Board
Krzysztof Widawski, inspirer, founder, and Member of the Management Board of the "Ofiaruję" Foundation, is an experienced tourism geographer and respected academic lecturer. He has many years of experience in the tourism industry, both in education and professional practice, which aligns perfectly with the Foundation’s mission of supporting Christian places of worship and pilgrims. As an expert in tourism geography, Krzysztof combines his research interests and extensive academic career with social engagement aimed at promoting religious tourism and providing spiritual and material support to pilgrimage sites.
For years, Krzysztof has been involved in research on tourism development in Central Europe and possesses extensive knowledge about the impact of tourism on historical regions. This enables him to effectively support the Foundation’s activities through initiatives focused on the promotion and protection of cultural heritage. His academic experience includes conducting research projects, organizing international conferences, and collaborating with universities around the world, making him a key contributor to the Foundation’s efforts in international cooperation and the use of technological potential in religious tourism.
His professional experience includes work both in the private sector as director of a pilgrimage department and in academia.