Grzegorz Rycaj appointed CEO as CodiLime leadership transition announced

CodiLime, a trusted engineering partner in complex modern networks and software-defined infrastructure, is pleased to announce that Grzegorz Rycaj, currently Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed to Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Marek Niedźwiedź, who is stepping down after 14 years in CodiLime’s leadership.

Under Marek’s leadership, CodiLime grew from a small startup into an internationally recognized company with hundreds of specialists and long-term partnerships worldwide. We are deeply grateful for his vision, dedication, and the strong foundation he has built for the future.

Grzegorz brings over 15 years of experience in building and scaling high-performing technology organizations across international markets. Since joining CodiLime as COO, he has played a central role in strengthening operational strategy, delivery excellence, and global growth. His appointment as CEO follows Marek’s personal recommendation and the unanimous support of the company’s leadership team.

“I want to thank Marek for his steady leadership and the trust he has placed in me. Building on this strong foundation, my priority is not only to uphold the expertise CodiLime is known for, but also to push boundaries — deepening the value we bring to our clients, forging new partnerships, and exploring opportunities across new markets and geographies,” said Grzegorz Rycaj, Incoming CEO.

“It has been an extraordinary journey leading CodiLime from its humble beginnings to its current state. I am immensely proud of our collective achievements and extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated employees, valued partners, and loyal customers. I am confident that under Grzegorz’s leadership, CodiLime will continue to flourish,” said Marek Niedźwiedź.

Brief bio of Grzegorz Rycaj

Grzegorz Rycaj is an executive with a proven track record in growing technology consulting firms across international markets. He has held senior leadership positions, including General Manager, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Growth Officer, and Chief Technology Officer, at leading companies such as Predica (now part of SoftwareOne), GetInData (now part of Xebia), and Billennium.

About CodiLime

Since 2011, CodiLime has been the trusted engineering partner of choice for companies looking to implement complex modern networks and software-defined infrastructure. We design, deliver, and maintain custom solutions that combine our expertise in networking, cloud, and security with advanced software engineering capabilities.

With 250+ specialists, including network engineers, software developers, DevOps experts, QA specialists, and solutions architects, we assist clients with problem-solving challenges ranging from small start-ups to large multinational corporations. Our long-term partnerships speak for themselves; over 50% of our clients have been with us for over five years, and two start-ups we supported were later acquired by Fortune 500 companies.

We support you throughout your entire product lifecycle, from R&D and architecture design to deployment, optimization, and maintenance. Our network automation and orchestration, and hardware offloading solutions ensure reliability, performance, and manageability at scale.

We are headquartered in Warsaw, but silicon runs through our veins. Over 90% of our clients are based in Silicon Valley, where we continue to support innovation in networking and software with the world’s best and brightest.