Management of ALTA, a.s.

ALTA, a.s.
Vladimír Plašil	- Chairman of the Board of Directors
	Born in 1960. Graduated from Kiev University with Master’s Degree in Foreign Trade Economics. Worked for PZO PRAGOINVEST in 1980–1990, then went on to found ALTA in 1991 where he was both the CEO and the Chairman of the Board. He remained the Chairman of the Board after resigning as a CEO in 2002. Mr. Plašil is also active outside ALTA as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry for CIS and Corporate Director of the Board of Directors of Brno Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Bronislav Šimek	- Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors
	Born in 1964. Graduated from Kiev University with a Master’s Degree in Foreign Trade Economics. Worked for PZO Pragoexport Praha in 1988–1991. Together with Mr. Plašil was the co-founder of ALTA in 1991, held the position of the CEO in 2003–2005. Currently is Vice-Chairman of the Board.
Lubomír Fabík	- Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors
	Born in 1964. Earned his Master’s Degree in Domestic Trade from the University of Economics in Prague. Worked for Sigma Hranice in 1989–1990, Ecosigma Hranice in 1990–1991 and SMOZA in 1991–1995. Joined ALTA in 1995, was the CEO from 2005–2007. Currently holds the position of Vice-Chairman of the Board.

Josef Kuník	- Chief Executive Officer, Member of the Board of Directors
	Born in 1963. In the last 20 years worked at ESAB AB and Lincoln Electric, where he gained diverse managerial experience at an international level through a series of key executive positions in different parts of the world – mostly in Russia, but also in Indonesia and China. Has extensive knowledge of Russia and the Russian market, as well as valuable practical experience in the field of Mergers and Acquisitions. Prior to joining ALTA in August 2011 held the position of Managing Director Russia and CIS at Lincoln Electric Corporation.
Jiří Bartuněk	- Director of Machine Tool Sales
	Born in 1956. Graduated from the Technical University of Brno with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Started as a technologist at TOS Kurim in 1981, was later promoted to a chief technologist and in 1991 to a plant manager. Joined ALTA in 1995. Served as Director of foreign representative offices in Minsk, St. Petersburg, Moscow and Magnitogorsk. In 2005–2006 held the position of the Managing Director of TOS KUŘIM - OS. Currently is Director of Machine Tool Sales.
Pavel Kamarýt	- Director of Technical Equipment Sales
	Born in 1969. Graduated from the National University of Kyiv with a degree in International Economics. Joined ALTA in 1992. In 2001–2008 held the position of Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Brno. Currently is Director for Technical Equipment Sales and Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
Josef Běláč	- Director of Fuel Cycle of Nuclear Plants Group
	Born in 1965. Graduated from Prague Technical University with Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering (Theory and Technology of Nuclear Reactors). From 1989 to 1997 held various positions at České Energetické Závody (later known as ČEZ, a.s.) in the Department of Reactor Physics and Fuel Cycle Analysis. From 1998 to 2006 worked for the Nuclear Research Institute Řež, plc. as Scientific Advisor for the start-up of the Temelín Nuclear Power Plant and as Head of Reactor Physics Department. Joined ALTA in 2007.
Tomáš Juřík	- Director Finance
	Born in 1970. Graduated from the Brno University of Agriculture (Faculty of Business and Economics). Between 1993 and 2006 worked for Komerční Banka in the Department of Corporate Banking. Joined ALTA in 2008. Chaired the Supervisory Board of TRANSPORT - 21 VEK leasing company (Russia). Director Finance since 2011. Operational Financing Financing of Projects
Karel Laš	- Director of Procurement and Logistic
	Contracting and Execution Purchase of Machines and Equipment Logistics
Miloš Kruták	- Director of Technological Projects Group
	Born in 1950. Earned his Master’s degree in Foreign Trade Economics from the University of Economics in Prague. From 1974 to 1985 worked for Přerovské strojírny, from 1985 to 1990 for PZO PRAGOINVEST. In 1990 returned to Přerovské strojírny. Joined ALTA in 1998. Currently is Director of Technological Projects Group. Engineering Sector Power Engineering Sector Chemistry Sector Building Materials Sector
Michal Šiler	- Technical Director
	Born in 1976. Graduated from the University of Technology in Brno with a degree in High-power Energetics and Electrotechnics. Went on to join ABB where held different positions until 2002. Joined ALTA that year and worked on a number of investment projects for the Mining Industry but five years later in 2007 returned to ABB’s Power System division. Came back to ALTA in 2011 to serve as Technical Director for the Technological Projects Group.
Radek Pecina	- Director of Mining Technologies Group
	Born in 1965. Earned Master’s degree in Hydraulic Machinery from the Technical University of Ostrava (Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering). Started at OKD (ČMD), mine ČSM, as a section foreman, promoted for the IHV and PV engineer and later made Head of Machinery Purchase Department. In 1996–2001 was Director of PKS Engineering s.r.o. (mining machinery), in 2001–2009 Director and Chairman of the Board for SE-MI service a.s. Joined ALTA in 2009. Technical Preparation of Mining and Modification of Raw Materials Projects
Josef Jančařík	- Director Economics
	Born in 1962. Graduated from the University of Economics in Bratislava with a degree in Automated Management Systems. In 1985–1994 worked for Kordárna Velká nad Veličkou, then for Železárny Veselí where he stayed until 1999. In 2001–2005 worked in Kaltwalzwerk Králův Dvůr, and between 2009 and 2011 in TOS KUŘIM - OS, a.s. ALTA’s subsequent buyout of the latter in 2011 brought him on the management team where he was made Director Economics for the group. Controlling Accounting Department Administration and Property Management
Gennadij Sharonov	- Director Business Development
	Born in 1958. Graduated from Cherepovets State Industrial Institute with a teaching degree in General Technics. Worked at Cherepovets steel mill, from 1988 became Head of Purchasing Department at Cherepovets Central Heating Complex. Managing Director of Keratech s.r.o. since 1999. Joined ALTA management team in 2004, in 2007–2011 held the position of Counselor to the Vice-President. Director of Business Development since 2011.