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Prague, Czechia

Prague, Czech Republic

Leading all aspects of financial management from BU inception (carve-out from existing operations, setting up finance team and processes) through IPO phase, up to a successful divestment of VFG’s 50% stake to private equity investors (KKR and GIP). While primarily responsible for CZ operations also involved in several finance projects across the Vantage Group (closely working with finance colleagues in eight European markets).

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

As a member of ExCo responsible for business strategy (including commercial & investment strategy and M&A), new business development, strategic & transformational programs including UPC - Vodafone integration activities. In addition, strategically and operationally leading cable footprint expansion program

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

Responsible for financial and strategic steering of combined UPC CzechoSlovak business including leading a three year integration & business combination programm to deliver on synergies and value creation opportunities arising from integration of standalone UPC CZ and UPC SK market units

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

Next to my core CFO responsibilities acting as a de facto COO directly managing Supply chain, Billing & Collection, Property & Facility functions. Also involved in strategic direction and oversight of customer care function including site relocation strategies, heavy involvement in technology domains through opex and capex prioritisations as well as other parts of the business including B2C and B2B sales and marketing

Sydney, Australia

15 month secondment to Australian practice of Ernst & Young where I had the opportunity to work on some landmark transaction advisory projects in the Asia-Pacific region for blue chip companies

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

Over the course of six years I lead over 60 due diligence and transaction support engagements while working very closely with both strategic and private equity investors on transactions in the CEE region. The key projects in telecommunication industry included • Vendor due diligence on Karneval Media, a leading Czech cable TV operator (2006).• Vendor due diligence on Ceske Radiokomunikace, a major Czech telecommunication company (2005).• Transaction support services for Swisscom… Show more Over the course of six years I lead over 60 due diligence and transaction support engagements while working very closely with both strategic and private equity investors on transactions in the CEE region. The key projects in telecommunication industry included • Vendor due diligence on Karneval Media, a leading Czech cable TV operator (2006).• Vendor due diligence on Ceske Radiokomunikace, a major Czech telecommunication company (2005).• Transaction support services for Swisscom in connection with their bid for Cesky Telecom, 2005.• Financial due diligence for UPC in connection with their bid for Telemach, a leading cable company in Slovenia (2005). Show less

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

Starting as an Assurance Assistant quickly progressing up to Assurance Senior. Key clients and assurance engagement included audit of Coca-Cola, Kaufland, Metalimex, Poličské strojírny, Severočeská energetika (and many others) as well as some transaction support engagements predominantly in the Czech republic.

Master, Finance

Executive Mba, Finance