Early Life
Renáta Kellnerová, born Renáta Hacklová on July 4, 1967, in the Czech Republic, is the widow of Petr Kellner, the founder of PPF Group. Her early life remains relatively private, with limited information available about her childhood and formative years. From 1993 to 1997, under her maiden name Hacklová, she was a member of the board of directors of PPF moravskoslezský investiční fond a.s., one of the predecessors of PPF Group.
Rise to Success
Following the death of her husband in March 2021, Renata Kellnerova became a beneficiary owner of the 98.93% stake in the PPF Group, making her the richest person in the Czech Republic. Since then, she has taken a more prominent role in the company, overseeing a strategic shift from the Asian markets towards Western markets. She brought the company under full family ownership by acquiring the remaining shares and appointed herself and her three daughters to the board of a new holding company housing all their assets.
Key Business Strategies
Renata Kellnerova focuses on maintaining the PPF Group's global operations, with significant investments in Europe, Asia, and North America. Under her leadership, key decisions include the acquisition of a 100% ownership stake in PPF Group and a strategic focus on Western markets. The group's investments span sectors including banking, financial services, telecommunications, real estate, insurance, agriculture, and biotechnology. She has also overseen large deals, like the sale of telecommunication operations and other strategic investments.
Philanthropy
Kellnerova, alongside her late husband, co-founded the Educa Foundation in 2002, which provided scholarships. In 2009, they established The Kellner Family Foundation, which has dispersed CZK 1.6 billion over ten years to support educational activities in the Czech Republic. The Kellner Family Foundation is dedicated to supporting academically gifted children from disadvantaged backgrounds through scholarships and educational programs, as well as initiatives in culture, sports, environmental protection, and health. Furthermore, she and her daughters have donated to support Ukrainian civilians affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis.