Ing. Zbyněk Pokorný

Chairman of the Board of Directors

  • Graduated from the University of Economics in Prague in finance and accounting.
  • More than 17 years of experience in financing industrial parks, brownfields revitalization, consulting and business support, attracting major investment projects to the Czech Republic.
  • Worked as a manager in the Tax and Legal Department of PricewaterhouseCoopers:
    • Provided services to global investors considering expansion or initial investment in the Czech Republic.
  • For 12 years he was a director at the Ministry of Industry and Trade:
    • He was responsible for drafting incentive legislation.
    • Simplified legislation relating to the preparation and implementation of investment and construction.
    • He financed projects for the construction of industrial zones and revitalisation of brownfields.
    • Oversaw their efficient management and use.
  • At the same time, he advised multinational companies and led negotiating teams to launch their projects.
  • Since 1 October 2024 he has been the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the State Investment and Development Company, Inc.