Ignacy Jan Paderewski
The Ignacy Jan Paderewski Polish Institute of Diplomacy was established on October 1, 2012, by directive of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski. the directive was issued on September 20, 2012. Katarzyna Skórzyńska was appointed as the first director of the institute. The current patron of the Institute is Ignacy Jan Paderewski, a statesman, eminent activist for independence, Polish Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and an outstanding pianist and composer.