Pavel Smejkal
Executive Vice President - Finance and Strategic Business Development at Sabris- Claim this Profile
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Charles Horton
I worked with Pavel following Ricoh's recent acquisition in Czech Republic. Pavel made some excellent progress in a short time to ensure that the newly acquired business became integrated with Ricoh's existing business, which included a dramatic reduction in reporting times. Pavel was always quick to respond and provide information. His approach was always considered and logical.
Jakub Otahal
I would like to thank Pavel for an enriching experience to work together to transform backoffice department to department taking care of the customer. For a company Mediatel was also very important joint collaboration to optimize the costs associated with the production of online advertising, printing and distribution. For such a decision is mutual trust and professionalism essential for the successful implementation of projects. This is exactly what Pavel's basic characteristics.
Charles Horton
I worked with Pavel following Ricoh's recent acquisition in Czech Republic. Pavel made some excellent progress in a short time to ensure that the newly acquired business became integrated with Ricoh's existing business, which included a dramatic reduction in reporting times. Pavel was always quick to respond and provide information. His approach was always considered and logical.
Jakub Otahal
I would like to thank Pavel for an enriching experience to work together to transform backoffice department to department taking care of the customer. For a company Mediatel was also very important joint collaboration to optimize the costs associated with the production of online advertising, printing and distribution. For such a decision is mutual trust and professionalism essential for the successful implementation of projects. This is exactly what Pavel's basic characteristics.
Charles Horton
I worked with Pavel following Ricoh's recent acquisition in Czech Republic. Pavel made some excellent progress in a short time to ensure that the newly acquired business became integrated with Ricoh's existing business, which included a dramatic reduction in reporting times. Pavel was always quick to respond and provide information. His approach was always considered and logical.
Jakub Otahal
I would like to thank Pavel for an enriching experience to work together to transform backoffice department to department taking care of the customer. For a company Mediatel was also very important joint collaboration to optimize the costs associated with the production of online advertising, printing and distribution. For such a decision is mutual trust and professionalism essential for the successful implementation of projects. This is exactly what Pavel's basic characteristics.
Charles Horton
I worked with Pavel following Ricoh's recent acquisition in Czech Republic. Pavel made some excellent progress in a short time to ensure that the newly acquired business became integrated with Ricoh's existing business, which included a dramatic reduction in reporting times. Pavel was always quick to respond and provide information. His approach was always considered and logical.
Jakub Otahal
I would like to thank Pavel for an enriching experience to work together to transform backoffice department to department taking care of the customer. For a company Mediatel was also very important joint collaboration to optimize the costs associated with the production of online advertising, printing and distribution. For such a decision is mutual trust and professionalism essential for the successful implementation of projects. This is exactly what Pavel's basic characteristics.
Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
The Association of International Certified Public AccountantsNov, 1999- Oct, 2024 -
FCCA
ACCA
Experience
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Sabris Consulting
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Czechia
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Executive Vice President - Finance and Strategic Business Development
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Jun 2018 - Present
Responsibility for finance, legal and organisational matters of the Group - Sabris Holding, SE - with several entities and units in Russia, Czech Republic and Slovakia. Focus on the Group business development, M&A, partnering, new units integrations. Responsibility for finance, legal and organisational matters of the Group - Sabris Holding, SE - with several entities and units in Russia, Czech Republic and Slovakia. Focus on the Group business development, M&A, partnering, new units integrations.
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Tranformations & Technology Consulting
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Jan 2013 - Present
Various consulting engagements and interim roles, including:Transformation Lead for the Private equity owned well known CEE pharma group - all business areas, OCM, revenue and cost optimization, legal restructuring, set up of reporting and planning processes, reporting to shareholdersMondi Group - Interim Finance Director - responsibility for Finance, Accounting and IT functions of the factory (paper, packaging). OCM, finance and reporting processes optimization, CAPEX management.Post Acquisition Lead for Ricoh Europe leading New Acquisitions integration in CEEInterim CFO for Economia - leading integration of traditional and on-line businesses after acquisition of Centrum Holdings (large Czech internet portal)
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Mediatel CZ, s.r.o.
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Czechia
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Jul 2010 - Jul 2013
Objectives of the role:Transformation from print media (customer reactive) business into online media agencyStabilisation of the company in terms of profitability and cash flow deficitsPrepare the company for sale and subsequent integration with the new owner (private equity)Selected AchievementsTurnaround from publishing into media (online) and technology companySales and customer care transformation including CRM implementationFull and successful transformation of the company into profitable and cash independent unitSuccessful sale of the companySignificantly improved cash flow and working capital management processes
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SITRONICS GROUP
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Russian Federation
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Managing Director
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Jan 2009 - Aug 2010
Sitronics - the largest Russia & CIS IT company (owned by Sistema) operating several divisions focusing on telecommunication software and hardware development and EMS production. Key customers are located in CIS and in frontier markets (Africa, India). Listed company in London and Moscow stock exchanges.Objectives of the role:Business and financial transformation (responsibility for world wide non CIS operations)Stabilisation of relationships with key customers and improvement of customer care and MSO (Managed services operations)Collection of large debts in emerging economiesSelected AchievementsRestructuring of the companyImplementation of internal controls – Procure to pay, financial and cash flow planning, business case approvals and monitoringSignificantly improved cost and cash flow structure (USD 20 million on annual bases)Turnaround into cash independent and profitable unit (also due to collection of debts exceeding USD 40 million)
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Johnson & Johnson
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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CFO and SSC Director
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Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
Responsibility for finance, customer service, legal and shared accounting center for Czech and SlovakiaP&L responsibility for USD > 150m pa, 250 employeesLegal representative Responsibility for finance, customer service, legal and shared accounting center for Czech and SlovakiaP&L responsibility for USD > 150m pa, 250 employeesLegal representative
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Telefónica
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Spain
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Financial Planning and Accounting
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Jun 2002 - Jan 2007
Leading Czech Republic fixed and mobile operator with turnover over EUR 2 billion.Directed team of 200 with responsibility for Accounting, Financial Planning, IT financial systems and Tax.Responsibility for the financial transormation, integration of several acquisitions, preparation of the company for the successful sale and following integration with the new owner. Selected AchievementsOptimization and transformation of the department (savings close to EUR 3 million)Smooth integration of mobile and fixed line companiesIntroducing several tax optimization schemes (most substantial ensured revenues of approximately 16 million EUR).Implementation of SOX 404 rules
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PwC
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager
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Aug 1994 - May 2002
Regional Director (Czech Republic, North Moravian region) 1999 – 2002Manager (Czech Republic, Prague) 1997 – 1999Assistant / Senior Assistant 1994 – 1997Selected AchievementsSuccessful opening of a PwC office in Ostrava and its smooth running;Building a client base with annual turnover up to 5 million USD. Regional Director (Czech Republic, North Moravian region) 1999 – 2002Manager (Czech Republic, Prague) 1997 – 1999Assistant / Senior Assistant 1994 – 1997Selected AchievementsSuccessful opening of a PwC office in Ostrava and its smooth running;Building a client base with annual turnover up to 5 million USD.
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Education
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2000 - 2001
AICPA USA (Colorado)
CPA, Certfied Public Accountant (US) -
1994 - 1997
ACCA Great Britain
FCCA (United Kingdom) -
1989 - 1994
Prague University of Economics and Business
Ing, Economics, Diplomacy -
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Gymnazium
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