Richard Kovář is an Equity Partner at REDBAENK and IMAP REDBAENK. He is managing Prague office. He also served as Board Member of global IMAP Inc. He has over 25 years’ experience in corporate finance and since 1997 he is purely focused on merger & acquisition advisory (M&A). He has extensive knowledge of the Czech and Slovak markets and has developed a wide network of local and international contacts, specifically within CEE strategic groups, financial groups and M&A firms.Richard Kovář successfully managed and advised on over 50 transactions in the following sectors: Automotive, Machinery, Electronics, Defence & Aerospace, Construction, Metals & Mining, Chemicals, Rubber & Paper, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Food & Beverages, Consumer Products & Services, Power & Energy, Healthcare, ICT and High-tech.Richard Kovář has both technical and financial background. He holds a master's degree from the Czech Technical University (CVUT) in Prague and he is certified valuation expert.