Dariusz Miłek is a Polish entrepreneur, the self-made billionaire founder of CCC S.A., the largest footwear retail chain in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Born in Szczecin, Poland, in 1968, his career began immediately after the fall of Communism, recognizing the immense, untapped opportunity in consumer retail.

His first venture in 1989 was simply selling shoes under the brand name Miłek. This entrepreneurial drive led to early success in the retail and wholesale footwear market. His philosophy was forged in the chaos of Poland's economic transition, focusing on rapid expansion, strategic franchising, and aggressive cost control to dominate the mass market.

Dariusz Miłek formalized his enterprise in 1999 by founding CCC S.A. (Cena Czyni Cuda, or 'Price Makes Miracles'), headquartered in Polkowice. The company's strategic vision was clear: build a massive, low-cost footwear chain using a franchise model to scale quickly across Central and Eastern Europe. In 1996, he rolled out his first franchise stores operating under the name Żółta Stopa (Yellow Foot).

The company successfully executed its IPO on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) in 2004, providing the capital for aggressive international expansion into the CEE region (starting with the Czech Republic). Under Miłek's leadership, CCC became the market leader, diversifying its retail channels by acquiring the online footwear leader eobuwie.pl and launching the off-price concept chain HalfPrice in 2021 (during the COVID-19 pandemic). Miłek's wealth is tied to the massive scale and market dominance of his retail empire.

Dariusz Miłek's social impact is structural, stemming from CCC's role as a massive employer and provider of affordable footwear and apparel across Central and Eastern Europe. The company provides thousands of stable jobs and contributes significantly to the economies of the CEE region.

He has been recognized for his contributions to entrepreneurship, receiving the Entrepreneur of the Year award from Ernst & Young and the Kisiel Award for entrepreneurship. His personal philanthropy supports local community and cultural initiatives.

Dariusz Miłek maintains the disciplined, professional style of a self-made Polish industrialist. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored business suits. His aesthetic reflects the stability and institutional credibility of his large, publicly traded retail empire.

Residing in Chrostnik, Poland, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his dominance in the retail sector. His life is dedicated to strategic business growth, balancing his retail ventures with investments in real estate (including an acquired 19th-century palace) and new technology (3D printers).