Date: 01.07.2025

CE Industries Group announces that Vladimíra Michnová, an experienced manager, will take up the position of HR Director as of 1 July 2025. At the same time, she will also become a member of the Group's Board of Directors. She joins as HR Director with more than 25 years of experience in management, corporate strategy, HR, governance and compliance.

In her new role, Vladimíra Michnová will focus on talent development, strengthening the company culture and creating a work environment that respects multicultural diversity and diversity while providing room for personal and professional growth. At the same time, she will support business development across the Group and strengthen its market position.

"Vladimíra Michnová comes to CE Industries with an exceptionally broad professional background, a deep understanding of human resources and an authentic approach to people management. We believe that her energy, experience and ability to perceive the needs of diverse teams will be a great asset for the further development of our group," said Adam Šotek, Chairman of the Board and CEO of CE Industries.

Until now, Vladimíra Michnová worked for 18 years at LINET Group and Linet spol. s.r.o., where she was part of the top management and held the position of Group Vice President for Human Resources. Prior to that, she gained significant experience at the Technology Centre of the CAS and Kaufland ČR. She studied economics and HR management, earned an MBA and Ethics and Compliance Manager certification.

"I come to CE Industries with the aim of supporting its rapid development and connecting it with people who have the energy and desire to move things forward. I believe that the key to success lies in personalities with energy and a positive attitude towards change.  In every country there are local customs and this must be respected. Work sensitively with diversity, culture. I very much appreciate having a team at my disposal and at the beginning I welcome colleagues from all parts of the group to guide me through the environment in which they work - it will help me better understand their world and the challenges they face," says Vladimíra Michnová, the new HR Director of CE Industries.

In addition to her practical experience, she is actively involved in mentoring and training, and is a founding member of the Association of HR Professionals of the Czech Republic and the Inspire & Impact Network platform. In the past, she has also been involved in independent projects, including co-founding the Linetka kindergarten and working as an expert at NEWTON Business Accelerator.