SpenglerFox Expands in the Czech Republic
March 9, 2026 – Global executive search provider SpenglerFox has expanded with the addition of Jana Studničková as client partner in the Czech Republic. “We are delighted to welcome Jana into our team: a senior, multi industry expert bringing diversity of experience and contacts and invaluable insight into what business challenges face today – especially privately owned ones stretching technology, cybersecurity, IT, real estate and energy,” said Michal Vajskebr, partner and managing director, SpenglerFox Czech Republic.
Prior to joining SpenglerFox, Ms. Studničková served as CEO of iBusiness Thein within the Thein Investment Group, and held key leadership positions with several major companies across the CEE region during her professional career.
Ms. Studničková’s core expertise is in strategic brand transformations and marketing communications, business development, and digital transformations across various industry sectors including telecommunications, retail, consumer finance, insurance, and ICT. She is also involved in the family business sector covering real estate development, beauty, and IT.
“I believe I can contribute to SpenglerFox’ know-how through my experience across various industries and support even more effective matches between clients and leaders, drawing on my in-depth business insights,” said Ms. Studničková. “I look forward to working closely with clients on key leadership decisions and to contributing to the firm’s continued growth in the region.”
Founded in 2003, SpenglerFox is a global search and HR services firm working across multiple territories serving both the mature and emerging markets. The firm further provides interim management, payrolling, and recruitment process outsourcing in both mature and emerging markets. The firm also has a dedicated focus on board work for small to mid-sized companies and a research team that provides talent mapping and pipelining solutions.
Leadership Changes
SpenglerFox recently announced leadership developments designed to strengthen the firm’s ability to serve clients in high-growth sectors. Michael Klingler will be taking on expanded responsibilities as he assumes leadership of the firm’s life sciences and healthcare practice in addition to his current role heading the private equity practice. “This move reflects the increasingly strong overlap we’re seeing between these sectors, particularly as PE investment in life sciences and healthcare continues to accelerate,” said Jens Friedrich, CEO of SpenglerFox. “Michael’s deep expertise in both domains positions him perfectly to deliver integrated solutions for our clients operating at this intersection.
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Mr. Klingler is a senior executive with more than 20 years of proven experience in board search and leadership assessment, with a strong network amongst board members, CEOs, and private equity executives across Europe and the Americas. He combines this with deep sector expertise in the life sciences space.
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In addition, Zsuzsanna Zimonyi will now be focusing on growing SpenglerFox’s leadership advisory service line. This is an area experiencing tremendous growth and innovation, and Zsuzsanna will be leading the rollout of new products and services that will help clients build and optimize their leadership teams for sustainable growth.
“These changes reflect our commitment to delivering specialized, best-in-class services to the growth companies we serve,” Mr. Friedrich said. “By aligning our leadership structure with market realities and client needs, we’re ensuring that SpenglerFox remains the partner of choice for organizations seeking top talent and strategic leadership guidance.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
