PhDr. Ivona Butcher, MBA

CEO / Managing Director, Operations and Strategy

PhDr. Ivona Butcher, MBA

CEO / Managing Director, Operations and Strategy

Language: EN, CZ

Ivona is focused on everyday operations, finance and HR. With international management experience, she works closely with the Beire team to ensure that every step in the company is designed to produce the best exhibition solution for the client.

Ivona enjoys nature and competing in horse show jumping competitions.

Corbin Butcher, MBA

Managing Director, Sales and Business Development

Corbin Butcher, MBA

Managing Director, Sales and Business Development

Language: EN, DE

Corbin heads international sales and marketing. With over a decade of management-level experience in various industries, he also advises select clients on custom exhibition solutions that align design and business strategy, addresse KPI’s, and generate ROI.

As an American expat and avid ice hockey player, Corbin enjoys representing his country on the ice in the Czech Republic.

Ewa Nikitiuk, M.A.

Director, Creative Design

Ewa Nikitiuk, M.A.

Director, Creative Design

Language: EN, CZ, PL

Ewa always dreamed of having super powers - so she became a designer. With a true passion for architecture, design, and creativity, she works closely with the sales team and clients to bring ideas and concepts to life in unique and striking ways. She does concept development, 3D drawing, graphic visualization, and media content development that makes the impossible brightly possible for our clients and their brands.

Ewa really enjoys sailing. Meeting and learning from new people gives her energy and inspiration. She is interested in psychology, human being, music, healthy life and photography.

Roger van Kempen

Director, Sales and Account Management

Roger van Kempen

Director, Sales and Account Management

Language: EN, DE, DUT

Roger is responsible for international sales, with a side focus on DACH based clients. He has over 20 years of global interior and exhibition experience, and is known as a resident Beire expert for his technical insights and innovative client solutions. He is passionate about finding the optimal “clever” solution for clients, and hardly rests until he finds it. Beyond the language of exhibitions, Roger can fluidly switch between German, English, and Dutch.

Roger is a formidable striker in his football league, but also has refined tastes. He paints in his spare time and likes to enjoy a good glass of whisky.

Marcela Javůrková

Director, Project Management

Marcela Javůrková

Director, Project Management

Language: EN, CZ

Marcela started as an administrative assistant but has taken on additional roles since. She provides support in project management, finance, and logistics. As the head of travel, she ensures all team members have the right travel and lodging accommodations at the best price. Her work aims to be the best support for the team.

Marcela´s biggest hobby is her children and relaxing with her family in nature.

Jiří Pleva

Sr. Project Manager, Technical Preparation and Production

Jiří Pleva

Sr. Project Manager, Technical Preparation and Production

Language: EN, CZ

Jirka is responsible for processing and managing individual projects on a technical level. He develops technical drawings, assists with material selection, preps programming for the CNC machine, and coordinates production directly with our carpenters.

In his free time, Jirka enjoys getting out into nature, cycling, and delving into history and fine literature.

Jan Drobný

Manager, Production and Operations

Jan Drobný

Manager, Production and Operations

Language: CZ

Jan came from a furniture design and production background which helps ensure high quality production at Beire. He also provides technical support to our carpenters, streamlines the production process, and manages supplier relationships.

A family man and avid outdoorsman, Jan enjoys hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and playing ice hockey.

Bc. Darina Malá

Manager, Administration and HR

Bc. Darina Malá

Manager, Administration and HR

Language: CZ

Darina is the administrative bedrock of the company and manages all accounting, tax, payroll, supplier contracting, and occupational health and safety regulations. She also runs our enterprise resource planning system to ensure we are operating as efficiently as possible to maximize value for our clients.

Enjoying life is more than enough of a hobby for Darina

Ing. Tomáš Hukal

Project Manager, Int'l Exhibition Solutions

Ing. Tomáš Hukal

Project Manager, Int'l Exhibition Solutions

Language: EN, CZ

With prior experience in civil construction, Tomáš is responsible for transforming the project from a design phase to reality. He cooperates with clients and implements their requests and ideas to achieve the best result. He prepares the production documentation and covers all procedures with an exhibition organizer.

In his free time Tomáš enjoys volleyball, hiking and swimming.

Marina Albycheva, M.A.

Manager, Sales and Account Management

Marina Albycheva, M.A.

Manager, Sales and Account Management

Language: RU, EN, CZ

Marina has over ten years of experience in the exhibition industry and takes the most pleasure in reacting to clients’ needs and assisting them in finding flawless solutions for the presentation of their products. As a Master of Art Marina has an artistic flair and is very inspired by cooperation with designers and the design concepts, creating not only classical constructive solutions for expositions but more unusual shapes and designs.

Marina likes to meditate with a canvas, paints and brushes and has an impressive collection of travel recipes.

Michael Bliek

Manager, Sales and Account Management

Michael Bliek

Manager, Sales and Account Management

Language: EN, CZ, DE, DUT

In his current role, Michael is responsible for international sales, with a focus on EU clients. He has a background in finance, insurance, and logistics which allows him to bring an organized and thoughtful approach to customer engagement. He is passionate about being informed about his customers and their industries and tailors his approach accordingly.

In his free time, he is dedicated to improving his German language skills and business network. He enjoys sports and currently participates in disc golf and pétanque tournaments. Michael is a polyglot who has lived in various countries and has a love for languages and public speaking. He has held a position as Vice President of Communication in his Toastmaster club.

Hana Schlosserová

Office manager

Hana Schlosserová

Office manager

Language: EN, CZ

Hana is administrative support for all Beire employees. She ensures trouble-free operation of the entire office. Hana is in charge of the company cash register, attendance system, preparation of documents for HR, company phones, provision of work clothes and other work accessories.

Hana enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising (circuit training), self-education, nature and gardening.

Karel Hon

Sr. Technician, CNC and Machinery, Technical Preparation and Production

Karel Hon

Sr. Technician, CNC and Machinery, Technical Preparation and Production

Language: EN, CZ

Karel transforms client concepts from technical drawings into physical realization as a CNC operator. Exacting and technically focused, he also concentrates on machine maintenance, repair, and optimization.

Karel is a bike enthusiast and plays a mean game of badminton.

Natalia Fršteková, MBA

Project Manager, Int'l Exhibition Solutions

Natalia Fršteková, MBA

Project Manager, Int'l Exhibition Solutions

Language: EN, CZ

Natalia is a member of our international project managers' team. Thanks to long-term living abroad and studying in the USA, she brings exciting experiences and ideas. She participates in our projects from the beginning of planning to the end and exceeds clients' expectations until the handover of their dream stands.

Natalia likes sports in her free time, especially running, gym, CrossFit and Muay Thai. She has participated in several cross-country races and recently returned from Thailand, where she learned Thai boxing from local professionals.

Michal Jirkovský

Project Manager, Technical Preparation and Production

Michal Jirkovský

Project Manager, Technical Preparation and Production

Language: EN, CZ

Michal advises on technical production, develops technical drawings, coordinates with carpenters, and ensures clients' stands are realized with our high level of detail and quality.

Michal is passionate about music and flying his model planes.

Kateřina Ptáková

Manager, Technical Projects

Kateřina Ptáková

Manager, Technical Projects

Language: CZ, EN, FR, RU

Kateřina develops technical drawings to ensure the perfect realization of client stands. She works closely with the production team and coordinates all processes up to final realization. She enthusiastically searches out new and effective solutions that combine both new build technologies with tried n’ true practices. She has extensive experience in the construction and engineering fields which are directly applicable in advanced stand building.

In her free time, Kateřina enjoys sports, knitting, reading books, canning and gardening. Her passion for baking is evident not only at home, but also at work, where she gifts her colleagues with her delicious goodies.

Richard Zemánek

Project Manager

Richard Zemánek

Project Manager

Language: EN, CZ

Richard is a Beire protege, bringing international work experience and tech skills to the team. He is responsible for shortening the distance between client issues and solutions: coordinating with suppliers, organizing logistics, developing material options, or even helping the assembly team with builds.

Richard is an avid hockey player having recently returned from playing junior hockey in the USA. He stakes his claim as a “stay-at-home” defenseman. A cycling enthusiast as well, he often cycles to work as well and breezed through 1000km earlier this year.

Agi Hanečáková

Associate, Office Management

Agi Hanečáková

Associate, Office Management

Language: SK

Agi is in charge of processing invoices and non-cash payments, ensuring the company's fiscal integrity. She also assists with HR administration to keep the team running smoothly.

In her free time, she likes to explore the Netherlands by bike with her family and four-legged pets. She loves wandering through picturesque villages and tulip fields and also enjoys fitness. Her motto is: "Life is great when you live it with great people - those are the kind of people I want around me."

Vladimír Krejčík

Manager, Production and Operations

Vladimír Krejčík

Manager, Production and Operations

Language: CZ

Vladimir (Lada) is one of our most seasoned carpenters with nearly 20 years of experience at Beire. He runs the carpentry floor. He oversees the production of all exhibition stand elements and infrastructure, tracks inventory and orders, ensures materials are of sufficient quality, and distributes assignments to the carpentry team. He works closely with our Project Management team to ensure production matches exactly with the quality and specifications demanded by clients. If Lada has any doubt about the craftsmanship of an element - it doesn’t leave the floor!

Lada is very into weight training and is the first to lead the Beire team into the gym. He enjoys touring on his motorcycle, and once in a while looks for a thrill with skydiving.

Iva Svárovská, DiS.

Graphics Production

Iva Svárovská, DiS.

Graphics Production

Language: EN, CZ

Iva is responsible for checking print data, preparing print and cut graphics for exhibition stands, and proofing all output to ensure flawless production. She expertly operates our professional grade printers, cutting plotters, and is fluid with a host of graphics programs to ensure clients have vibrant graphics.

In her spare time, Iva trains young volunteer firefighters and competes in fire-fighting skill competitions. She also enjoys cycling and competitive shooting.

Daniel Macich

Creative Design

Daniel Macich

Creative Design

Language: EN, CZ

Daniel is a print professional and graphic designer that is very involved in the whole process of graphics production. He prepares print data, operates the printers and cutting plotters, and acts as a liaison to our assembly team to advise on graphic installation and application at the exhibition.

Daniel plays soccer when in season, reads books in the off-season, and always listens to his favourite tunes.

Renata Valentova

Creative Design

Renata Valentova

Creative Design

Language: EN, CZ

Renata is responsible for design and technical preparation. Both these tasks allow using her experience in architecture and realization of design passion. She likes to create clear concepts that satisfy all needs of clients as well as the process of realization and solving the design in detail.

In her free time, she discovers new places on foot or by bike; plays the cello. Moreover, relaxing with a good book and music recharge her energy and helps her find inspiration for new projects.

Matouš Sedlák

Creative Design

Matouš Sedlák

Creative Design

Language: CZ, EN

Matouš develops beautiful stand design concepts for Beire clients. His work involves choosing colours, materials and lighting to ensure that each stand is not only aesthetically appealing but also functional and tailored to the needs of customers.

From childhood, art and graphic design as been a part of his family upbringing, which deepened his relationship with visual creation. He is interested in understanding people, which he considers critical for creating graphics, design or art. He is also passionate about music and he sometimes moonlights with his band as a bass guitarist at local venues.

Lucie Kupcová

Graphics Production

Lucie Kupcová

Graphics Production

Language: CZ, EN, DE

Lucie is a graphics expert who checks, edits, and optimizes print data for client graphics. She also operates the printer and cutting boards to ensure all graphics and prints are flawless and of the highest possible quality when applied on Beire stands.

In her spare time, she loves digital drawing. Sometimes she likes to exchange the tablet for traditional paper, pencil or charcoal. Creative activity calms her down and fills her with deep satisfaction. She also like to play the guitar and spend time with her German shepherd.

Jakub Čepička

Head, Electrical Production

Jakub Čepička

Head, Electrical Production

Language: CZ

Jakub is responsible for all electrical work on our exhibition stands, but also at the company premises. His meticulous hands and responsible approach to work guarantee flawless functioning of our entire operation.

In his free time Jakub gets engaged in training of young firefighters and, if time permits, likes to go on a bike or ski.

Tomáš Michalec

Head, Painting and Coatings

Tomáš Michalec

Head, Painting and Coatings

Language: CZ

Tomáš supplies our exhibition stands with their final colour coat. His perfect finish is what sets us apart from other stand builders in the eyes of our clients.

In his free time, Tomáš likes to ride his bike and lead a children's club. The best relaxation for him is fishing and everything related to it. He also regularly participates in fishing competitions both in the Czech Republic and abroad.

Tomáš Knotek

CNC and Machinery, Technical Preparation and Production

Tomáš Knotek

CNC and Machinery, Technical Preparation and Production

Language: CZ

Tomáš converts clients' designs from technical drawings into real shapes. He operates machines and takes care of their maintenance, repair and optimization.

He enjoys spending his free time with his son, with whom he likes to go out into nature. His hobbies are shooting and fitness.

Mattis

Chief Canine Officer

Mattis

Chief Canine Officer

Language: EN, CZ

Mattis is a rescue, and has carved a niche in the exhibition Industry by continually seeking out the least occupied employee at Beire for attention.

Mattis enjoys wrestling, swimming, hikes, and on occasion, a fine Czech klobasa