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This list showcases the top Czech Republic based CEO’ operating in the Network Security space. If you think a CEO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Vince Steckler
CEO of Avast
Vincent Steckler is the former Chief Executive Officer at Avast Software where he held that position from 2009 to July of 2019. Prior to joining Avast, Vincent was the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Consumer Sales at Symantec Corporation. Vincent joined Symantec in 2000 as Vice President of Public Sector Business and started Symantec’s business of serving U.S. local, state and federal governments. Vincent also served over two years as Symantec’s Vice President for Asia / Pacific and Japan and was responsible for all enterprise and consumer business in that region. Prior to joining Symantec, Vincent had 20 years of experience in software development, systems analysis and engineering, project management and business development. Vincent holds two B.S. degrees from the University of California, Irvine, one in Mathematics and the other in Information and Computer Science.
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About Avast: Avast is a security software development company that protects people from threats on the internet.
Vince Steckler
CEO of Avast
Vincent Steckler is the former Chief Executive Officer at Avast Software where he held that position from 2009 to July of 2019. Prior to joining Avast, Vincent was the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Consumer Sales at Symantec Corporation. Vincent joined Symantec in 2000 as Vice President of Public Sector Business and started Symantec’s business of serving U.S. local, state and federal governments. Vincent also served over two years as Symantec’s Vice President for Asia / Pacific and Japan and was responsible for all enterprise and consumer business in that region. Prior to joining Symantec, Vincent had 20 years of experience in software development, systems analysis and engineering, project management and business development. Vincent holds two B.S. degrees from the University of California, Irvine, one in Mathematics and the other in Information and Computer Science.
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About Avast: Avast is a security software development company that protects people from threats on the internet.
Ondrej Vlcek
CEO of Avast
Ondrej Vlcek serves as Chief Executive Officer for Avast. Together with his senior management team, he executes on Avast’s vision to deliver people-centric security and spearheads the Company’s product innovation program for emerging consumer technology categories, including the Internet of Things and 5G security. Mr. Vlcek was previously President of Avast Consumer, the largest business within the Company, and directed the development of Avast’s artificial intelligence-based cloud security network. Mr. Vlcek was also a key member of the executive team that took the company public on the London Stock Exchange in May 2018. Previously, he held the combined position of Executive Vice-President & General Manager, Consumer, and Chief Technology Officer. In this role, he led Avast’s transformation from a traditional PC antivirus vendor to the leading provider of a full portfolio of protection, privacy, and performance products for consumers. Prior to that, Mr. Vlcek was chief developer, heading the team that developed one of the first ever antivirus programs for Windows. Mr. Vlcek holds an MS in Mathematics from Czech Technical University in Prague. He is a recognized industry speaker having delivered keynotes at a number of highprofile events including RSA, Web Summit, Black Hat and SXSW.
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About Avast: Avast is a security software development company that protects people from threats on the internet.
Ondrej Vlcek
CEO of Avast
Ondrej Vlcek serves as Chief Executive Officer for Avast. Together with his senior management team, he executes on Avast’s vision to deliver people-centric security and spearheads the Company’s product innovation program for emerging consumer technology categories, including the Internet of Things and 5G security. Mr. Vlcek was previously President of Avast Consumer, the largest business within the Company, and directed the development of Avast’s artificial intelligence-based cloud security network. Mr. Vlcek was also a key member of the executive team that took the company public on the London Stock Exchange in May 2018. Previously, he held the combined position of Executive Vice-President & General Manager, Consumer, and Chief Technology Officer. In this role, he led Avast’s transformation from a traditional PC antivirus vendor to the leading provider of a full portfolio of protection, privacy, and performance products for consumers. Prior to that, Mr. Vlcek was chief developer, heading the team that developed one of the first ever antivirus programs for Windows. Mr. Vlcek holds an MS in Mathematics from Czech Technical University in Prague. He is a recognized industry speaker having delivered keynotes at a number of highprofile events including RSA, Web Summit, Black Hat and SXSW.
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About Avast: Avast is a security software development company that protects people from threats on the internet.
Martin Rehak
CEO & Founder of Resistant AI
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About Resistant AI: Resistant AI helps to protect AI systems from targeted manipulation, adversarial machine learning attacks and advanced fraud.
Pavel Bykov
Co-Founder & CEO of IP Fabric
Pavel Bykov is CEO & Co-Founder at IP Fabric.
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About IP Fabric: IP Fabric develops Automated Network Assurance Platform, uncovering risks and threats before they occur by simulating global networks.
Pavel Mrnustik
CEO of TrustPort
Executive with experience in IT technical background, product development, business development and customer relationship.
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About TrustPort: TrustPort is a software developer of various security technologies for the web.