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Daniel Beneš bude generálním ředitelem společnosti ČEZ až do roku 2029. Toto rozhodnutí přijala dozorčí rada . Beneš je ředitelem od roku 2011. ČEZ se angažuje v důležitých projektech, například v Dukovanech. Stabilní vedení je klíčové pro velké projekty.

Translation

Daniel Beneš will remain the CEO of ČEZ until 2029. This decision was made by the supervisory board. Beneš has been the director since 2011. ČEZ is involved in significant projects, such as the one in Dukovany. Stable leadership is crucial for large projects.

Exercise: Text comprehension

Question 1: Since what year has Daniel Beneš been the director of ČEZ?

Since 2011.

Question 2: What is one of the important projects ČEZ is involved in?

The project in Dukovany.

Exercise: Vocabulary

generální - general

rozhodnutí (n.) - decision

dozorčí - supervisory

rada (f.) - council

angažovat - engage

stabilní - stable

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▌12/11/2024

Daniel Beneš will continue to serve as the CEO of ČEZ, following the decision by the company's supervisory board to extend his term until 2029. This decision ensures a steady leadership for the state-affiliated energy group, as Beneš has been at the helm since 2011. The board's move to confirm his position well ahead of the nearest term's conclusion, set at the end of next year, is part of their strategy for securing consistent management.

Daniel Beneš to Lead ČEZ Until 2029 Daniel Beneš to Lead ČEZ Until 2029 (Illustration)

The extension of Beneš's mandate underscores ČEZ's commitment to maintaining a stable direction, particularly at a time when it is engaged in significant contracts, such as the agreements concerning new nuclear units in Dukovany. According to a company spokesperson, early decisions about top executive roles are a standard practice in large multinational companies, supporting continued strategic advancement.

This approach ensures continuity in leadership as ČEZ navigates crucial projects that have international implications. Beneš’s leadership during his existing tenure has been pivotal in steering the company through various challenges and opportunities within the energy sector.

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