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Petr Novotny

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Board Member at University of West Bohemia, Pilsen
📍 Prague Metropolitan Area, Czechia

Petr Novotny is the CEO of Škoda Group, leveraging over 25 years of international management experience from Europe, Africa, and Asia. His leadership, which values collective results over titles, has driven significant growth. He holds an MSc from Prague University of Economics and Business and is described as analytical and data-driven.

He recently joined the Board of Directors for the University of West Bohemia, aiming to connect industry with top engineering talent and cutting-edge research.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Prague Metropolitan Area, Czechia
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Global Partnerships
He is actively expanding Škoda Group's global footprint through strategic joint ventures in markets like India and Uzbekistan, and pursuing acquisitions in Europe.
Business Turnaround
He has successfully guided the company from a period of lower profitability to doubling its EBITDA, reflecting his expertise in turn-around management and financial performance improvement.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Board Member
University of West Bohemia, Pilsen
6-2025
Board Member | Skoda Digital
Škoda Group
1-2024
Board Chairman | Skoda Transportation
Škoda Group
12-2023
Board Member
TEMSA
10-2023
Executive Board Chairman | CEO
Škoda Group
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Education
2013 - 2013
TIO 69
Stockholm School of Economics Executive Education
1995 - 1998
MSc
Prague University of Economics and Business
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