He started by printing labels in his father's company. I never thought I'd be running PPL one day, he says

Petr Horák started by printing labels at PPL, which was founded by his father and later sold. Today, he has been running one of the largest mail-order companies in the country for five years.

18. 11. 2024

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This story is not just about one CEO's success. It's about family, the courage to make big decisions, and how to connect your own career path with a company that grows with you. Petr Horák, the current head of PPL, didn't start in a boardroom - he took his first steps at the printing press. His father, the company's founder, sold it to DHL nearly two decades ago, but stayed instead of leaving. And so did his son.

What does it mean to grow up in an environment where entrepreneurship is not just a business, but a family story? And what's it like to run a company that you literally know from the ground up? Read the full article on Forbes.

PPL's CEO, Petr Horák, was ranked in Forbes magazine's TOP CEO 2024 list this year.

For the fourth year in a row, Forbes magazine looked for the best bosses who have not only led their companies to great financial results, but are also unique in their approach to topics such as leadership, innovation and sustainability. The selections are made by Forbes' editorial team in consultation with experts in each field. You can see the full rankings on the Forbes website.

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