Notable Alumni

doc. Ing. Eva Zamrazilová, CSc.

Vice-Governor

Czech National Bank

I built on my academic background from the University of Economics in Prague and the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences between 1994 and 2007 with nearly 15 years of experience as a macroeconomic analyst at Komerční banka. From 2008 to 2014, I served as a member of the Bank Board of the Czech National Bank (CNB), where I focused not only on monetary policy but also on developing consumer protection, financial literacy, and licensing and sanctioning procedures in the banking sector. After my term at the CNB, I worked as Chief Economist of the Czech Banking Association, concentrating primarily on the relationship between the banking sector and the real economy. Between 2018 and 2022, I chaired the National Budget Council, where I focused on the stability of public finances from both medium- and long-term perspectives. Since 2022, I have been serving as Vice-Governor of the Bank Board of the Czech National Bank.

I have also been actively involved at the University of Economics in Prague for several years, striving to share my experience with today’s students through the course Macroeconomic Analysis.

Ing. et Ing. Jan Skopeček, Ph.D.

Deputy Speaker
Chamber of Deputies, Parliament of the Czech Republic

Thanks to the Faculty of Economics, I had the opportunity to attend lectures by the then President of the Czech Republic, Prof. Václav Klaus, who offered me an external internship at the Office of the President. Over time, I became a full-time advisor to the President and later the Director of the think tank he founded – the Centre for Economics and Politics. In my political career, the most significant roles have included serving as a Regional Councillor for Education and Sports in the Central Bohemian Region, and currently, as Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Parliament.

To this day, I draw on the insights and perspectives from the articles and publications of academic staff at the Faculty of Economics in my decision-making in Parliament.

Ing. Petr Sedláček, Ph.D.

Professor of Economics
UNSW Sydney

I am a Professor of Economics at UNSW Sydney. Since 2012, I have taught at the University of Bonn. In 2018, I was awarded the prestigious Starting Grant from the European Research Council. Throughout my academic career, I have lectured at numerous institutions, including the University of California, Berkeley, the London School of Economics, and the Oxford University Business Economics Programme.

I am also a member of the Expert Evaluation Body of the Office of the Government of the Czech Republic, and I serve as an advisor to the UK’s Colonial Development Organization and the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission.

Ing. Karina Kubelková, Ph.D., MBA

Member of the Bank Board
Czech National Bank

From 2016 to 2022, I served as Chief Analyst and Head of the Analysis Department at the Office of the Czech Chamber of Commerce. Previously, I worked as an economic analyst at the Office of the Government of the Czech Republic and at the Office of the President of the Czech Republic. I was a member of the Committee for Budgetary Forecasts and the Scientific Board of the Czech Banking Association. Since 2022, I have been a member of the Bank Board of the Czech National Bank.

I have been teaching at the Faculty of Economics (NF VŠE) since 2009. I also have extensive experience in public speaking, including appearances in national media.

doc. Ing. Pavel Řežábek, Ph.D.

Former Member of the Bank Board
Czech National Bank

Between 1996 and 2001, I successively served as Director of the Internal Audit Department, Chairman of the Bank Board, and CEO of Konsolidační banka Praha. From 2001 to 2004, I held the position of CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Czech Consolidation Agency.

In 2004, I worked at the European Investment Bank in Luxembourg.

From 2005 to 2017, I was a member of the Bank Board of the Czech National Bank. During my tenure at the CNB, I also served as a member of the ECB’s International Relations Committee.

Throughout my professional career, I have been a member or chairman of the supervisory boards of many prominent Czech companies.

From 2007 to 2014, I served as a member and vice-chair of the Board of Trustees of Charles University. I currently teach at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Economics in Prague (NF VŠE) and serve as an evaluator for higher education accreditations at the National Accreditation Bureau.

Ing. Štěpán Křeček

Chief Economist
BH Securities, a.s.

I currently serve as the Chief Economist at BH Securities a.s., where I am responsible for macroeconomic and market analyses. In addition, I am actively engaged in public communication and media outreach. As a frequent guest on television and radio programs, I regularly comment on current economic developments and rank among the most frequently cited economists in the Czech Republic.

I graduated from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Economics in Prague (NF VŠE), where I continue my studies in the doctoral programme and teach several courses. My professional focus includes the analysis of the Czech economy, social systems, and public budgets—topics on which I have authored a number of academic publications.

Ing. Martin Slaný, Ph.D.

Chief Economist and External Relations Manager
DRFG Investment Group

Between 2007 and 2013, I served as the Economic Adviser to the President of the Czech Republic, and from 2011 to 2013 also as the Director of the Presidential Secretariat. In these roles, I represented the President at government meetings, participated in the Government Council for National Minorities, served as a member of the Financial Literacy Expert Panel at the Research Institute of Education, and was affiliated with the Centre for Economics and Politics.

After the end of Václav Klaus’s presidential term, I became Director of Economic Studies at the Václav Klaus Institute. I currently serve as the Chief Economist and External Relations Manager at the DRFG Investment Group and lecture at the Faculty of Economics, University of Economics in Prague (NF VŠE).

PhDr. Ing. Martin Janíčko, PhD.

Head of Risk
MND Trading, a.s.

After graduating from university, I began my professional career at the Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic, followed by a role in the credit department at ExxonMobil. In 2013, I accepted an offer from Moody’s Analytics, where I was responsible for modelling credit and market risk, co-developing the necessary modelling and programming infrastructure. I also worked on macroeconomic forecasts for selected countries and co-managed extensive sectoral employment models for the United States and France.

Currently, I serve as the Head of Risk at MND Trading, a.s., where I lead a team responsible for managing credit, market, and operational risks.

Ing. Martin Vrána, MBA

CEO
givet

I have spent a significant part of my career in marketing, but since 2011 I have been deeply focused on commerce and business strategy, not only in the media sector. In 2018, I co-founded NetVision agency, s.r.o., and in 2020, I launched my own successful digital agency MV Business Elements, s.r.o., where I serve as CEO.

Between 2018 and 2020, I was responsible for business strategy at Internet Mall as part of the MallTV project. Since 2020, I have been the Chief Commercial Officer at ZOOT a.s. and a member of the Board of Directors of Digital People, a.s.

I help individuals and companies fulfill their business vision by identifying and meeting client needs. I leverage my strengths to support the weaknesses of others. And one rule always applies—whatever I do, it must be something that brings joy and motivation to me and my team.