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Our People Leadership Team

PCU is full of people who are passionate about what they do. Students, lecturers, administrators, our senior managers and founders are proud of the institution that has been built since 2004 through careful attention to quality of teaching and learning, and dedication to working hard to achieve excellent results.

The long-term strategy and development of PCU is guided by the President and University Board and delivered in cooperation with the leadership team and academic community of the university. The Academic Council Executive, the Rector's Office and the Executive Team together lead the university towards its goals of providing an excellent education for our students, creating a rewarding work and study environment, and making a meaningful contribution to the world around us. 

Academic Council Executive

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Douglas Hajek
PRESIDENT
Douglas is the President of Prague City University. He is co-founder and responsible for leading the University to fulfil its long-term mission and vision. He serves as Executive Chairman of the University Board and also chairs the Academic Council Executive.
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Peter T. Howe
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
As Executive Director, member of the Academic Council Executive and Rector's Office and Chair of the Executive Team, Peter oversees the management and operations of the university in support of our strategic vision.  A key goal is to support student agency and engagement and to continue to cultivate the university as a student-centered institution which empowers learners through trust and authentic responsibility.
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George Allen
DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN
George is the Dean of the School of Art and Design and leads the development and implementation of all programmes in the School. He is a member of the Academic Council Executive
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Hon. Prof. Stefano Cavagnetto, Ph.D.
DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Stefano is the Dean of the School of Business and Director of CRIS - the PCU Centre for Research and Interdisciplinary Study. He leads the development and implementation of all programmes in the School and he is Programme Leader for MSc International Management. Stefano is a member of the Academic Council Executive
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Mgr. Veronika Douchova, Ph.D.
DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF MEDIA & IT

Veronika is Dean of the School of Media & IT. Her main interest is cognitive science and mathematics, as well as life-long learning and self-development of adult learners. She teaches a range of modules that focus on mathematics and database design for technically-oriented classes, and professional and personal development for soft-skill-oriented classes. Veronika is member of the Academic Council Executive.

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Doc. Zdeněk Starý, CSc. Ph.D.
RECTOR, CZECH UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION & PROGRAMMES

Zdeněk’s role at Prague City University is Rector of the Czech University Accreditation and Programmes and he also serves as the Dean of the School of Education and is a member of the Academic Council Executive.

Executive Team

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Peter T. Howe
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
As Executive Director, member of the Academic Council Executive and Chair of the Executive Team, Peter oversees the operational and strategic development of PCU.  A key goal is to support student agency and engagement and to continue to cultivate the university as a student-centered institution which empowers learners through trust and authentic responsibility.
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Magdalena Hradecká
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Magdalena joined Prague City University at its very beginning. She works as Head of Operations and Purchasing Manager, ensuring that our purchasing processes run well and relationships with our suppliers are kept in good order.

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Nelli Pontes
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Nelli Pontes is Director of Student Services at Prague City University. She has an MSc International Management degree from PCU, so has first-hand experience of life as a student moving to Prague for studies. Nelli also has an MA in International Journalism from her home country of Belarus.
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Natasha Exton
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS AND STUDENT RECRUITMENT
Originally from Chester in the North-West of England, Natasha is our Director of  Admissions and Student Recruitment. Natasha has a Master's degree in Leadership and Strategic Management and previously worked in the higher education sector in the UK before moving to Prague. 

Office of the Rector

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Doc. Zdeněk Starý, CSc. Ph.D.
RECTOR, CZECH UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION & PROGRAMMES

Zdeněk’s role at Prague City University is Rector of the Czech University Accreditation and Programmes and he also serves as the Dean of the School of Education.

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PhDr. Mgr. Marek Merhaut, Ph.D. MBA
ACCREDITATION & QUALITY ASSURANCE
Marek is responsible for the Rector's office and for the past 12 years has worked in academia. He has published on socio-cultural issues of management, ethics, diplomatic protocol, gender issues and issues of ethnic groups. He previously he worked for more than 30-years in management positions in the Hospitality industry. Marek has a PhD. in sociocultural anthropology, a Ph.Dr. in cultural studies, a Master's degree in sociocultural anthropology, a Bachelor's degree in sociology at Charles University.
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Lucie Sojková
PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATOR
Lucie is a Programme Administrator for the School of Education. She is also responsible for incoming student integration, credit transfer and reintegration after mobility. She, along with the Dean of the School are also responsible for the development and implementation of staff mobility projects, and joint research activity.
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Peter T. Howe
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
As Executive Director, member of the Academic Council Executive and Chair of the Executive Team, Peter oversees the operational and strategic development of PCU.  A key goal is to support student agency and engagement and to continue to cultivate the university as a student-centered institution which empowers learners through trust and authentic responsibility.

University Board

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Douglas Hajek
PRESIDENT
Douglas is the President of Prague City University. He is co-founder and responsible for leading the University to fulfil its long-term mission and vision. He serves as Executive Chairman of the University Board and also chairs the Academic Council Executive.
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Jeff Buehler
BOARD MEMBER

Jeff is a co-founder of Prague City University and founding University Board member. He contributes to building and implementing our long-term vision for the University and manages our British accreditation and programmes.

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Natasa Babic
BOARD MEMBER
 Natasa is a co-founder of Prague City University and participated in setting up the administrative and academic systems, while lecturing in the School of Business at the outset and later in the School of Media and IT. Natasa has a long career as a broadcast and print journalist and writer and supports PCU activities in these areas.
 
Natasa holds a Master’s degree in Politics and Economics from Charles University in Prague, a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science from City, University of London, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Iceland.
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Mark Huntington
Board Member
For almost two decades Mark has brought his wide experience in international education, and particularly his work advancing student choice of university destinations across Europe, to underpin his board member role offering advice and support to PCU. He is currently spearheading our initiative with the Council of Independent Schools to help promote global cooperation among secondary schools and universities.