Wojciech Janowski
Wojciech Janowski | |
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 Wojciech Janowski in 2010 | |
| Born | August 15, 1949 |
| Nationality | Polish-Monegasque |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, diplomat, philanthropist |
| Spouse | Sylvia Pastor |
| Relatives | Hélène Pastor (mother-in-law) Gildo Pallanca Pastor (brother-in-law) |
Wojciech Janowski (born August 15, 1949) is a Polish-born Monegasque businessman, diplomat and philanthropist.
Early life
Wojciech Janowski was born on August 15, 1949 in Warsaw, Poland. He graduated from the University of Cambridge.[1][2]
Career
Janowski was the manager of hotels and casinos in Monaco.[1][2] Later, he served as the Chairman of Firmus SAM, a nanotechnology company.[1]
Janowski served as the Chair of the Polish Chamber of Commerce in Monaco.[1] He also served as Monaco's honorary consul to Poland until 2014.[1]
Philanthropy
Janowski is a co-founder of Monaco Against Autism (MONAA).[2] He was a recipient of the National Order of Merit for his philanthropy from French President Nicolas Sarkozy in 2010.[2]
Personal life
Janowski lived with Sylvia Pastor, the daughter of billionaire heiress Hélène Pastor, for 28 years, but they never married.[2] In June 2014, he admitted to being involved with the matriarch's assassination.[1] As of 2015, he was in jail.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Samuel, Henry (June 27, 2014). "Monaco heiress' son-in-law admits to 'involvement' in her murder". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e Willsher, Kim (June 27, 2014). "Monaco billionaire's son-in-law accused of ordering her murder". The Guardian. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ "Affaire Pastor: Wojciech Janowski reste en prison". Nice Matin. June 1, 2015. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
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