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Leadership Team

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

Douglas Hajek, MBA Douglas Hajek, MBA
Douglas Hajek, MBA
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.
Peter T. Howe, MA Peter T. Howe, MA
Peter T. Howe, MA
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.
George Allen, MFA George Allen, MFA
George Allen, MFA
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.
Stefano Cavagnetto
Hon. Prof. Stefano Cavagnetto, Ph.D.
Stefano is the Pro-Rector of PCU 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. 
Dave Gannon
Dave Gannon, DBA
Dave is the Acting Dean of the School of Business and responsible for the BA (Hons) International Management programme. His Doctoral focus was on the employment of marginalized groups in the Czech Republic. Dave lectures in Human Resources, Cross Cultural Management and Research Methods at undergraduate and post-graduate level.
Zdeněk Starý
Doc. Zdeněk Starý, CSc. Ph.D.
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

Peter T. Howe, MA Peter T. Howe, MA
Peter T. Howe, MA
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.

University Board

Douglas Hajek, MBA Douglas Hajek, MBA
Douglas Hajek, MBA
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.
Mgr. Nataša Babić Natasa Babic
Mgr. Nataša Babić
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.
Mark Huntington
Mark Huntington
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.