A RESPECTED Polish businesswoman has become the newest face on Evesham Place Board.
A long-standing member of the town’s business community, Agata Wiosna, runs multiple businesses including the Thermomix Cooking Studio in Bridge Street.
Her passion for all things food and catering has led to her latest venture, the reopening of the Espresso Coffee shop at Evesham Railway Station last week where Agata worked 20 years ago.
Agata Wiosna and Consul General Renata Kowalska. s
Bringing with her a wealth of experience across retail, hospitality and community enterprise, Agata also strengthens the board’s commitment to diversity, creating a vital link with the growing Polish business community in the town.
Agata Wiosna said: “I am honoured to join the Evesham Place Board and contribute to the exciting work taking place in our town.
“As a Polish entrepreneur who has built my life and businesses here, I’m passionate about helping strengthen the connection between the Board and the Polish business community.
“There is incredible talent and energy in Evesham, and I look forward to helping ensure everyone has a voice in shaping its future.”
Agata and Evesham Place Board chair, Phil Maclean, visited the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in London on Monday (March 2) to mark the new appointment.
The event helped to strengthen relationships with the Polish business community following a visit to Evesham last September by senior members of the Polish Embassy, to learn more about the positive contribution Polish-led businesses were making to its economic regeneration.
A representative of the embassy congratulated Ms Wiosna on her appointment.
“Polish entrepreneurs make a vital contribution to business life across the United Kingdom, and it is encouraging to see this recognised through Agata’s leadership role.
“We look forward to continued collaboration between local institutions and the Polish community in Evesham,” they said.
Phil Maclean added the board was delighted to welcome Agata to the team.
“She brings fresh prospective, lived experience, leadership, entrepreneurial success, and deep ties within the community that will strengthen our work significantly as we continue our mission to support economic growth and inclusive development,” he said.
Wychavon created place boards in Evesham, Droitwich Spa and Pershore in 2022 to push forward the economic vision for the town centres with funding from the local authority.
Coun Richard Morris, leader of Wychavon, added: “I’m delighted that someone with the entrepreneurial background of Agata is joining our Evesham Place Board.
“She brings with her a wealth of experience and invaluable skills that will support the place board and Wychavon are making to further enhance our towns and support them to thrive.”
The 12 members of the board are volunteers and represent businesses and the community sector.
Visit www.wychavon.gov.uk/town-centres to find out more about the work of the three place boards.
