CEO
CEO
Iva successfully graduated from the University of Economics and Business in Prague and in 2001, started working for Katchem company as a Sales Representative and Project Manager. In 2007, she became one of the Managing Directors, and in 2016, she took the position of Sole Executive Director. Her goal is to build a modern, successful, and economically strong company with a stable position in the chemical market.
CTO
CTO
Tomáš graduated from the University of Pardubice and subsequently completed several international internships at universities in Leeds, Barcelona, and Los Angeles. Following his studies, he worked as a research scientist. Today, he contributes to the synthesis of the chemicals sold by the company and participating in projects either as a Principal Investigator or Research Scientist.
Head of Boron Chemistry Production
Head of Boron Chemistry Production
Zdeněk began his professional career after completing his Master's studies at the Department of Organic Chemistry at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague (UCT Prague). The following year, he joined Katchem as a specialist in chemical synthesis. Today, Zdeněk serves as the head of Borane Compound Production.
Head of Dilactamate Katchem® Production
Head of Dilactamate Katchem® Production
Martin completed his doctoral studies at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague (UCT Prague) at the Department of Organic Chemistry, where he also worked as a Research Assistant during his studies. Currently, Martin is responsible for and leads the section dedicated to the production of the Dilactamate Katchem® initiator.
Senior Researcher - Boron Compounds
Senior Researcher - Boron Compounds
Roman completed his doctoral studies at the University of Pardubice and subsequently enrolled in a postdoctoral program at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague (UCT Prague). His responsibilities at the company include the synthesis of catalogue chemicals and the optimization of already established synthetic procedures.
Junior Researcher - Battery Research
Junior Researcher - Battery Research
Martin completed his doctoral studies at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague (UCT Prague) in the field of Pharmaceuticals and Biomaterials and immediately began working at Katchem. He currently holds the position of Junior Researcher at the company, where his role involves developing new synthetic methods for chemicals sold by Katchem.
Export Specialist
Export Specialist
Pavla successfully completed her studies at the Secondary Industrial School of Chemistry in Kralupy nad Vltavou and subsequently worked as a chemical laboratory technician for ÚJV Řež, followed by a role as an administrative worker for companies involved in vinyl record production and insurance-related services. Today, at Katchem, she holds a position where she is responsible for administration and regulatory matters related to the transportation of manufactured goods worldwide.
Sales Specialist
Sales Specialist
Renata began her career working as an HR Specialist and Assistant, where her responsibilities included recruiting new employees and managing personnel records. Currently, she is responsible for customer communication, order processing, coordinating orders with production, and liaising with selected transport providers in Katchem.
CFO
CFO
Daniela completed her university studies at the Czech Technical University in Prague (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, CTU Prague), after which she took on the position of Head of the Economic Department for the Czech healthcare system. She continued her career in the field of economics and worked for seven years as a technical asset management specialist at ÚJV Řež. She has been working as the Head of the Economic Division in Katchem where her responsibilities include overseeing the company’s financial and economic operations.
IT / Purchasing Specialist
IT / Purchasing Specialist
Dalibor graduated from the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague (UCT Prague, Department of Food Analysis and Nutrition). He later found employment in the digitization of geodetic maps of the Czech Republic. Firstly, he worked as a synthetic chemist in Katchem, responsible for the preparation and analysis of catalogue chemicals (e.g., determining the boron content in synthesized molecules). Currently, he has shifted his role within the company to IT support while also actively participating in the production of the Dilactamate Katchem® initiator.