Just weeks after Astronomer CEO, Andy Byron went viral for his extramarital affair scandal at a Coldplay concert, another corporate leader is making global headlines. Well, this time for a very different reason. The name in the spotlight is Piotr Szczerek, a Polish businessman and CEO.
He has come under fire for snatching a signed tennis cap from a kid at the 2025 US Open. The act was captured on camera, and it has sparked outrage worldwide, leaving him and his company’s reputation hanging by a thread. Here’s everything you must know about him
Who is Polish CEO, Piotr Szczerek, going viral for the tennis cap controversy?
Piotr Szczerek is no small name in Poland. He is the co-founder and chief executive of Drogbruk, a paving, fencing, and landscaping company. He had launched the company back in 1999 with his wife, Anna. Over the years, the couple built Drogbruk into a respected brand in Poland. Their firm specialises in paving stones, decorative slabs, fences, and outdoor landscaping materials. Drogbruk is widely linked with quality construction and even sports sponsorships, especially in youth programs.