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Company management of CENTR GROUP
Jaroslav Pajonk, LL.M., MSc.
Holding CEO
pravnik@centr.cz
Jaroslav Pajonk, LL.M., MSc.
Jaroslav is a founding member of CENTR GROUP and as the holding’s CEO, he is the driving force of the company. He has been doing business in commercial security for more than 27 years. He puts to good use his experience of an officer in the Czech Army in the building as well as in the everyday operation of the company. As part of his further professional growth, he completed an LLM master's degree in law and a postgraduate degree in management. In addition to the management and organizational responsibilities required of the CEO, he specializes in:
- creating new projects related to the providing of services,
- B2B and B2C business,
- Business Continuity development and strategy,
- Business Continuity crisis management.
Richard Martinák
Executive Director CZ/SK
+420 731 628 701
martinak@centr.cz
Richard Martinák
Richard is a key member of CENTR GROUP management team. His career in commercial security started 20 years ago. Since 2007, he has been acting as an agent in various companies within the holding. He was appointed a Member of Board for CENTR GROUP, a.s. in 2019. As the company’s Executive Director, he is in charge of operations management in the area of guarding and electronic security. His expertise includes:
- custom security solutions,
- optimization designs combining passive and active security elements,
- security technology implementations.
Dalibor Štěrbák
Regional Director for CZ/SK/PL
+420 799 176 266
sterbak@centr.cz
Dalibor Štěrbák
After almost nine years spent in the world's largest IFM services company, where Dalibor was responsible for global corporate clients in the IT & Pharma sector in CZ and SK, he decided to further develop his experience in our rapidly expanding local company.
In CENTR GROUP his goal is to set up and embed the processes necessary to maintain the current quality of the company, while it is expected to develop and grow.
He is also working on exploiting synergies with customers, where we are expanding our portfolio of services.
Jan Chodora
Sales Director CZ/SK
+420 797 878 795
chodora@centr.cz
Jan Chodora
Jan came to CENTR GROUP after more than 20 years of experience accumulated in commercial security companies. Along his professional path, he focused on the development of his sales and managerial skills (Diamond box, SMT Czech – management training). He specializes in:
- custom security solutions,
- B2B and B2C business,
- cultural heritage, office buildings and public transport security,
- training in physical security and soft target protection,
- internal auditing and quality control of provided services,
- crowded places protection.
He is a public procurement certified expert, which is a key skill for the position of Sales Director and also a great asset to our company.
Ing. René Janosch
Finance Director
+420 604 290 512
janosch@centr.cz
Ing. René Janosch
In the key position of Chief Financial Officer at CENTR GROUP, René brings to bear his 28 years of experience in business, economics, securities and healthcare. Originally a licensed stockbroker, he was also involved in the privatisation of state-owned companies. His extensive business and economic experience makes him an expert in:
- project analysis and evaluation,
- securing investment and operational financing, including cash flow management,
- development of financial plans and their regular evaluation,
- controlling and reporting,
- marketing and communication,
- investment.
Ing. Vladimír Kudrna
Emeritus Financial Advisor
+420 731 628 702
kudrna@centr.cz
Ing. Vladimír Kudrna
In his role of a Emeritus Financial Advisor in CENTR GROUP, Vladimír makes good use of his 25 years’ professional experience in law, economy and business. He had been working in the bank and financial services for more than 5 years as well. Due to his extensive experience, he is an expert in:
- creation of annual financial plans,
- operating financing activities and cashflow management,
- evaluation of annual plans,
- controlling, reporting,
- communication.
Lucie Przybylová
Marketing and Customer Care Manager
+420 734 521 920
przybylova@centr.cz
Lucie Przybylová
Lucie graduated from high school with a degree in Public Administration.
For the last few years she has dedicated her career to the automotive industry, where she worked as a marketing specialist.
She also uses her marketing skills in our company.
- At CENTR GROUP she is involved in organizing social and sporting events and providing service to clients.
Roman Pajonk
Car Fleet Director
+420 731 628 704
roman.pajonk@centr.cz
Roman Pajonk
Roman has had a successful career in CENTR GROUP since 2001. From the Havířov Branch Manager, he advanced to the position of a Guarding Manager for the Moravian-Silesian Region. Since 2009, he has been holding the role of a Car Fleet Director. Over the course of his almost 20 years long career in our company, he also acquired many certificates and specializations, e.g.:
- security technologies (FAS, ESS, OC),
- Company Metrologist certification for CENTR GROUP, a.s.,
- OSH and FP certification,
- Partial occupational qualification certificate – a guard.
In 2015, he was appointed a CENTR GROUP, a.s. management representative for the occupational safety pursuant to OHSAS.
Marek Kraus
Security Director
+420 731 628 710
kraus@centr.cz
Marek Kraus
Marek has been working in commercial security for more than 20 years. After successfully acting as the Operations and Sales Director, he now holds the position of a Security Director. Over the course of his career, he has gained many specializations:
- specialized civil security worker, individual protection of buildings and persons,
- internal auditor for OSH, FP and ISO,
- guarding and private investigations,
- law in commercial security and in business relations,
- nature ranger.
He has a deep understanding of operational, business and technical processes. From the planning and winning of new acquisitions, through their implementation, to the management of the company’s departments and branches, where he applies his knowledge of psychology and the public procurement law.
Karel Baron
Director of Control Dpt.
+420 731 628 758
baron@centr.cz
Karel Baron
Karel has been in commercial security for over 20 years now. He holds many certifications, including completed courses at the Police Academy in Prague. He is a leading expert in:
- terrorism and public spaces protection,
- crowded places protection,
- cybersecurity,
- criminal liability of legal entities,
- internal quality audits (ISO) for building security,
- responsible person in relation to the NBÚ.
In addition, he has the irreplaceable role of a GDPR Data Protection Officer in CENTR GROUP. As a public service, he provides analyses and publishes information on security incidents for the media.
Ing. Michal Buriánek
Regional Director for Bohemia
+420 731 628 810
burianek@centr.cz
Ing. Michal Buriánek
Michal has been pursuing career in commercial security for over 15 years now. After graduating from Tomáš Baťa University, the Faculty of Applied Informatics, he continued to take professional courses. He focused on the protection of rights (Self-defence and Law) and communication skills (The art of Communication, Law and Psychology). In CENTR GROUP, he holds the key position of a Regional Director for Bohemia in and he specializes in:
- solving defence situations,
- building security,
- management of technological processes in commercial security,
- commercial security technologies.
Radim Vlha
Regional Director for Moravia
+420 734 397 510
vlha@centr.cz
Radim Vlha
Radim has been working in commercial security for more than 16 years. His studies in the field of Mechanics of electronic devices directed him to the career of a security systems expert. From a technician, he had worked his way up to the level of a security service’s CEO. He is an expert in:
- design, implementation and servicing of security technologies (ESS, CCTV),
- business activities in technical security,
- comprehensive remote monitoring services,
- security risk evaluation and process configuration.
And since 2019 he has managed the CENTR GROUP operations center. Now he holds the position of Regional Director.
Tomáš Pešava
CEE Facility Services Managing Director
+420 725 439 460
pesava@ceeservices.cz
Tomáš Pešava
Tomáš graduated from the Czech Police Academy, majoring in Studies of Security and Law. He joined CENTR GROUP in 2017 as a CEE Facility Services, SE Managing Director, and thus became one of the key members of the holding’s management. In his role, he leverages deep understanding of the operation, security and management of shopping centres, of facility management, as well as his own business experience in real estate consulting. His skills include, among others:
- management and organizational skills,
- experience with the management, evaluation and motivation of large teams,
- flexibility and ability to operate under stress,
- deal and project negotiations and budgeting,
- security systems and regimen designs,
- project management.
Tomáš Chvatík
Deputy Sales Director CZ/SK
+420 731 628 703
chvatik@centr.cz
Tomáš Chvatík
After 16 years of gaining experience in the commercial security industry, Tomáš is a leading expert in strategic company management. He specializes in spiral management. Among the areas he is responsible for are:
- custom security solutions,
- event management,
- consulting.
Moreover, due to his role of the Deputy Sales Director in CENTR GROUP, he also acts as a public procurement specialist and marketing coordinator.
JUDr. Petra Misterková
Director of Strategic Initiatives
+420 602 426 326
misterkova@centr.cz
JUDr. Petra Misterková
After graduating from the Faculty of Law at the Charles University and successfully passing a doctor’s viva, Petra has established herself in facility management and energy services and she has been working there for more than 10 years. Since May 2019, she has been collaborating with CENTR GROUP as a Director of Strategic Initiatives. Her position is more than strategic, as it aims to develop the company in facility management and energy services. Her experience and exceptional expertise are evidenced, among other things, by the following awards and roles:
- awarded Corporate Lawyer of the Year 2017 in civil law,
- regularly ranking among the Most influential female lawyers of the Czech Bar Association,
- Board Member at IFMA CZ.
Ing. Marta Wagnerová
Sales Department
+420 607 242 477
wagnerova@centr.cz
Ing. Marta Wagnerová
Marta works in CENTR GROUP Sales Department. She has more than 10 years’ experience in the area of customer communication and has been holding various management positions for over 15 years. To be communicative with good presentation skills is always important for a sales person. Marta meets these requirements to the highest extent. In her profession, she specializes in:
- domestic and foreign payments,
- cash management,
- sales of telecommunications services,
- working with the SAP R/3 system.
Ing. Radomír Kácal
Security Manager of Control Dpt.
+420 736 623 773
kacal@centr.cz
Ing. Radomír Kácal
Radomir has a university degree in technical field and gained his experience in the security forces of the state, where he worked for more than 10 years in operations.
He has held the position of control and security officer in the private sector (heavy industry) as well as in a state organizational unit (ÚZSVM). In managerial positions he gained experience in dealing with crisis situations, but also experience in controlling and searching for risks in asset management along with setting up processes.
In CENTR GROUP, among other things, he carries out security risk assessments on guarded objects and the related preparation of security assessments with proposals for eliminating risks and possible deficiencies.
Tomáš Šípek
Deputy Regional Director for Bohemia
+420 739 522 081
sipek@centr.cz
Tomáš Šípek
When fulfilling his duties as a Deputy Regional Director for Bohemia, Tomáš fully leverages his more than 10 years long professional experience in commercial security. His specializations include:
- design and implementation of custom security solutions,
- logistics centre and office building security,
- event security projects.
Klára Šmírová
Management Assistant
+420 731 594 415
office@centr.cz
Klára Šmírová
Klára graduated from high school in law and public administration in Ostrava. She has been working in communication with people for more than 7 years. She started as a receptionist in a service and took care of the workflow in a solarium. She works as a management assistant at CENTR GROUP. She is responsible for:
- back office,
- the right hand of CEO Jaroslav Pajonk,
- ensuring the smooth running of the company secretariat,
- ensuring refreshments at the workplace.
Táňa Vondenová
Front Office Manager
+420 731 628 778
sekretariat@centr.cz
Táňa Vondenová
Táňa graduated from SOU and OU in horticultural arranging and continued her post-secondary studies in Business. From her previous jobs she has experience as a customer service operator or as a team leader. For the past seven years, she has worked in a security agency as an administrative clerk.
At CENTR GROUP she works as a management assistant and at the Ostrava branch she takes care of:
- running the secretariat,
- providing refreshments at the workplace,
- registering invoices,
- preparing reports,
- registering receivables,
- company mail.
Bc. Helena Hutlová
Sales Project Coordinator
+420 739 522 083
hutlova@centr.cz
Bc. Helena Hutlová
Helena brings her more than 10 years of knowledge and administrative experience from the aviation industry. From her previous job she has experience as a client service coordinator, which she continues to do here at CENTR GROUP.
Helena works in the sales department as a business project coordinator.
She is responsible for:
- procurement,
- administration,
- processing commercial offers.
CENTR GROUP SR, s.r.o.
JUDr. Ján Vittek
General Manager
+421 911 620 750
vittek@centr.sk
JUDr. Ján Vittek
Ján is a General Manager of CENTR GROUP SR, s.r.o. He is a qualified analyst specializing in the risk analysis of guarding and building security. From the many courses he completed, let’s mention at least the course in Criminal Intelligence Analysis. He is a leading expert in private investigations and technical security. His experience and knowledge is reflected in the list of certificates he is a holder of:
- private investigations certificate,
- video surveillance and security systems certificate,
- security clearance of the classification level Secret issued by the National Security Authority.
Ing. Milan Mesároš
Operations Manager – East
+421 914 328 492
mesaros@centr.sk
Ing. Milan Mesároš
After graduating from the Faculty of Aeronautics of the Technical University in Košice, majoring in air traffic control, Milan had been a member of the country’s security forces for 25 years. In CENTR GROUP, he works as an Operations Manager for Slovakia – East. His responsibilities at work include:
- delivering quality and staffing requirements for the entrusted buildings,
- communication and collaboration with business partners,
- searching for new business opportunities.
In everyday business, he applies not only his security expertise, but also his knowledge and practical experience with business affairs and relations.
Luboš Strauch
Operations Manager
+421 903 590 857
strauch@centr.sk
Luboš Strauch
Luboš graduated from the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports in Banská Bystrica and then, he was a member of the country‘s security forces for 28 years. He gained a lot of practical experience there while dealing with security issues. The following activities fall within his competence of the CENTR GROUP Operations Manager for Slovakia:
- communication and collaboration with business partners,
- delivering quality and staffing requirements for the entrusted buildings,
- searching for new business opportunities.
Karel Novotný
Operations Manager - West
+421 914 328 493
novotny@centr.sk
Karel Novotný
Karel served as a member of the armed forces at the Prešov Air Base for 24 years. Since 1998 he has been working in private security services. He was the director of the training centre for obtaining OS licenses to work in SBS. In 2000, he worked for an international company as a regional manager of self protection SR - East with Euro-module accreditation for business units in Central Europe. Later he held the position of Director of Detective Services for Eastern Slovakia with a focus on security and detective work. He also worked for a foreign private security service as a manager for special services. In CENTR GROUP he is responsible for:
- management of assigned objects,
- communication with the client,
- acquisition of new objects,
- the professionalism of the staff.
Operations managers
Tomáš Ryšavý
Operations Manager
+420 704 644 240
rysavy@centr.cz
Tomáš Ryšavý
Tomáš graduated from the TRIVIS High School. He has been in the security field for over 9 years. He started at Radio Free Europe as a security supervisor. His job was to set up processes, deal with crisis situations and prepare security guards for terrorist attacks. He has been working as an operations manager for 3 years. He holds a firearms license (B, D, E) and regularly participates in shooting training with CQB elements.
Tomas deals with soft target protection and the threat of terrorist attacks.
Daniel Vrchota
Operations Manager
+420 731 628 717
vrchota@centr.cz
Daniel Vrchota
Daniel has been pursuing career in commercial security for over 16 years now. He puts his professional experience to good use as an Operations Manager in CENTR GROUP. He is leading more than 100 employees in his division, mostly security and reception services specialists. He specializes in:
- office building guarding services,
- industrial facility guarding services,
- social event security.
His motto is: “I treat people the way people treat me.”
Ing. Helmut Faix
Operations Manager CZ
+420 731 628 804
faix@centr.cz
Ing. Helmut Faix
Helmut started his career in commercial security more than 15 years ago. He is a holder of certificate of professional qualification of a guard and detective. In CENTR GROUP, he puts his long-term experience to good use as an Operations Manager. He specializes in:
- custom security solutions,
- office building security,
- industrial facilities security,
- commercial spaces security (retail),
- crowded places protection.
Ing. Petr Arnošt
Operations Manager
+420 734 390 492
arnost@centr.cz
Ing. Petr Arnošt
Petr studied at the Secondary Police School and at university, majoring in Security Management. He has 14 years of experience in commercial security and continues to grow within our company, as well as due to his cooperation with ASIS International. In CENTR GROUP, he is an expert in:
- commercial security management,
- guarding services,
- social event security,
- combination of guarding and technical security,
- trainings.
In his free time, he enjoys travelling, foreign languages, martial arts, cars and military history.
Petr Škareda
Operations Manager
+420 736 756 160
skareda@centr.cz
Petr Škareda
Petr has gained a lot of valuable experience over the 12 years of working in security. He has experience from the banking sector security and also worked on the position of the Head of Security. As an Operations Manager for CENTR GROUP, he puts to full use his ability to lead a larger team of people and to adequately respond to escalated situations. He is an expert in:
- mass event security,
- custom security designs,
- elimination of security deficiencies,
- preparation of corrective measures.
Nikola Pajonk
Manager Assistant and Technical Support
+420 731 628 721
nikola@centr.cz
Nikola Pajonk
Nikola has been working in CENTR GROUP for more than 5 years and she effortlessly manages a dual role. As a Manager Assistant, she is a major support for the management team. And in the role of Technical Support, she administers our foot patrolling system. Her practical experience is then transferred to her training activities. She is an expert in:
- FAS, ESS and video surveillance systems training,
- technical systems administration,
- English (native speaker level).
Simona Toscani
Operations Manager
+420 734 172 943
toscani@centr.cz
Simona Toscani
Simona graduated from the Security and Law Academy in Brno. She has been working in commercial security for 10 years now. Besides other jobs, she also held the position of a Risk Security Specialist. In CENTR GROUP, she works as an Operations Manager and her responsibilities are as follows:
- guarding services,
- technical systems coordination, configuration and management,
- retail security.
Jiří Michalec
Operations Manager, Canine Master, Armourer
+420 736 650 910
michalec@centr.cz
Jiří Michalec
Before entering the private sector, Jiří had been gaining experience in security and public order with the Municipal Police in Ostrava for 22 years. But he is no newbie to commercial security, as he has been working in this field for almost 10 years. He was able to combine his career and his love for animals, resulting in a police attest of a Canine master. In CENTR GROUP, based on his expertise, he specializes in:
- solving commercial security for larger entities,
- coordination, configuration and managing private security systems (CCTV etc.),
- arms and ammunition,
- cynology.
Petr Vojtíšek
Contract Manager
+420 731 425 534
vojtisek@centr.cz
Petr Vojtíšek
Petr dah been a member of the Fire Rescue Service for 18 years, of which for 6 years, he was a JPO FRS Commander. After graduating from the Fire Protection secondary school, majoring in Fire engineering, he took courses in Strategic Management for FRS and Management. During his following career in the civilian sector, he earned a certification for the provision of private investigations as well. As a Contract Manager in CENTR GROUP, he is responsible for:
- high-rise building security,
- security in banking sector,
- leading and managing security specialists,
- leading and managing reception services.
Ing. Vladimír Pavlík
Operations Manager
+420 731 628 745
pavlik@centr.cz
Ing. Vladimír Pavlík
Vladimír has more than 30 years of experience in human resources and working with people, out of which he has been working in commercial security for over 15 years. As an Operations Manager in CENTR GROUP, he is in charge of services in the following areas:
- guarding in manufacturing facilities,
- cultural event security,
- sports event security.
Jiří Štefek
Operations Manager
+420 731 628 705
stefek@centr.cz
Jiří Štefek
After 30 years of gaining experience in security while working for the Czech police, Jiří transferred to a civilian sector. He has been holding various positions in private security services for 10 years. At CENTR GROUP, he works as an Operations Manager and is an expert in conflict and data solutions. As part of his professional education, he completed the following trainings:
- professional course Conflict Resolution Using Transaction Analysis,
- educational programme Methodology and Responsibility for Updating Data in Destination Management.
Tomáš Cieslar
Operations Manager
+420 739 548 038
cieslar@centr.cz
Tomáš Cieslar
Tomáš was in Czech Army for 20 years and he participated in several foreign operations. Then he transferred to the civilian sector and for the past 6 years, he has been specializing in the personal and property protection. In CENTR GROUP, he is an expert on key security areas, and he puts to good use his knowledge from the Army, special courses and certifications:
- A.R.T.S – professional life support courses in the field,
- Combat Lifesaver course,
- professional competence to perform the medical profession,
- Special Physical Training instructor,
- course of survival techniques S.E.R.E., level B1
- Mines Awareness Trainer course certificate,
- mountain training.
Pavel Vrba
Operations Manager
+420 734 390 494
vrba@centr.cz
Pavel Vrba
Pavel has been working in CENTR GROUP since 2012. Before that, he was gaining valuable experience in security with the Police of the Czech Republic. In the role of an Operations Manager, his competencies include:
- guarding services,
- coordination, configuration and management of video surveillance CCTV systems.
Jiří Schlichts
Contract Manager
+420 703 873 842
schlichts@centr.cz
Jiří Schlichts
Jiří has been pursuing career in commercial security for over 10 years. In his role of a Contract Manager in CENTR GROUP, he is mainly responsible for bigger contracts. Over the course of his professional experience, he became an expert in:
- physical security,
- data protection,
- GDPR,
- development of recording software,
- digitization and the development of technical protection systems.
HR Department
Ing. Kateřina Pechandová
HR Manager
+420 732 745 248
hr2asistent@centr.cz
Ing. Kateřina Pechandová
Kateřina graduated from university in Prague in demography with a minor in personnel management.
Already during her studies she worked as an HR consultant in a recruitment agency, where she gained extensive experience in the field (advertising, recruitment, all employment law requirements related to the establishment and termination of employment relationships, as well as the processing of payroll documents, etc.) and worked her way up to branch manager and internal HR trainer.
She joined the CENTR GROUP team after her parental leave and is now in charge of the complete HR agenda and the entire HR department.
Bc. Adéla Povolná
HR Recruiter
+ 420 705 878 522
povolna@centr.cz
Bc. Adéla Povolná
Adéla graduated from high school with a degree in Security Management and is now studying the same field at AMBIS University. She works at CENTR GROUP as an HR Recruiter and takes care of recruiting new employees and colleagues. She uses her knowledge and experience in the field and strives to achieve the best results. She is responsible for:
- recruitment and communication with prospective employees,
- management and checking advertisements.
Romana Kočková
HR Recruiter
+420 739 485 851
personalista.praha@centr.cz
Romana Kočková
Romana has been involved in HR since she was 15 years old as a hostess and building her own team. Before that she worked as a recruiter for a small company and now she is an HR Recruiter at CENTR GROUP.
Anna Melkusová
HR Assistant
+420 703 462 745
hr3asistent@centr.cz
Anna Melkusová
Anna joined CENTR GROUP's HR department after more than two years of a career in marketing and HR, which she wanted to pursue to the fullest. Previously, she was mainly involved in recruiting new employees or managing recruitment campaigns and after her last work experience in a recruitment agency, she decided to focus on HR administration.
At CENTR GROUP she is responsible for:
- cooperation with operational managers,
- employment contracts,
- medical examinations,
- issuing ID cards.
Kristýna Marková
HR Assistant
+420 799 176 251
hr4asistent@centr.cz
Kristýna Marková
Kristýna joined us as a HR manager after two years of experience in HR, where she worked as a Back Office Manager and then HR Manager (recruitment and administration). Work with people is no stranger to her. She has also been part of the Czech Police for three years.
In the company she is responsible for:
- employment contracts (from onboarding, changes to termination),
- medical examinations,
- issuing ID cards,
- registering employees for security guard qualification tests,
- entering data into the system,
- liaising with operations managers,
preparation of POZP and much more.
Bára Průšová
HR Assistant
+420 799 176 264
hr5asistent@centr.cz
Bára Průšová
Bára graduated from tourism school, and although she enjoys travelling very much, she has kept it as a hobby.
In her previous job she was a programmer, but because of her great communication skills she found herself working more with people and her path led her to HR.
At CENTR GROUP, Barca is responsible for:
- employment contracts,
- medical examinations,
- liaising with operations managers,
- issuing ID cards, etc.
