České dráhy will welcome Jakub Otava as a new Director of the Communications Department to its team. Jakub Otava has extensive work experience in the field of communications, marketing and management. Previously, he worked as HR Director at AC Sparta Praha and at the same time also as a Member of the Board of Directors therein. Jakub started his career at AC Sparta as the Communications Department Director. He was also a Member of the Executive Committee of the European Club Association in Switzerland, where he gained an international perspective view and management skills. Before joining České dráhy, Jakub Otava also worked as a Managing Director at the SPORT INVEST International company, where he gained valuable managerial experience.

“I believe that Jakub's experience in the field of communication and marketing will be an invaluable contribution for České dráhy,” said Michal Krapinec, Director General of České dráhy.
 
Jakub Otava will become a key member of the management team of České dráhy and will be responsible for the company's communication strategy and management. With his more than 15 years of work history in various managerial positions and experience in the area of sports, business and communications, Jakub Otava has an ideal profile for this key role.