Zdenek Bakala is a prominent Czech businessman and investor with a diverse business portfolio.
He is particularly known for his significant investments in the energy sector, which gives him considerable influence over the Czech economy. Bakala’s business interests span a wide range of industries, including mining, energy and finance.
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- Full name: Zdenek Bakala
- Stage Name: Zdenek Bakala
- Date of birth: February 7, 1961
- Age: 63 years old
- Place of birth: Opava, Czech Republic
- Nationality: Czech
- Occupation: Czech businessman, investor and philanthropist
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Bakala
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Michaela Bakala (m. 2010), Marguerite A. Bakala (m. 1990–2003)
- Children: Annabell Bakala, Aron Bakala, Adele Bakala, Aram Bakala, Franklyn Bakala
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $1.9 billion
Early life and education
Zdenek Bakala was born on February 7, 1961 in Opava, Czech Republic. He was raised by his parents, although their full names are not known to the public. It is possible that Bakala grew up with siblings, but their identities are not known.
Bakala holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business and a BA from the University of California, Berkeley. His ethnicity is Czech, but his religion is not publicly known.
Career
Zdenek Bakala is a prominent Czech businessman and investor who has had a significant impact on the country’s financial landscape. He co-founded Patria Investment Group, one of the most important financial institutions in the Czech Republic.
Bakala’s business interests span a wide range of sectors, including mining, energy and finance, and he also owns media company Economia, publisher New Housing And Respect magazine.
Bakala’s greatest fortune came through his control of the mining company OKD. However, this decision was not without controversy, as it was accompanied by considerable social debate and criticism.
Bakala is still recognized for his philanthropic work, however, including a scholarship program he and his wife Michaela founded that gives talented students the opportunity to study at foreign universities.
In 2017, Forbes named Bakala the tenth richest person in the Czech Republic, reflecting his considerable business success and financial acumen. His philanthropic efforts, channeled through the Bakala Foundation, further demonstrate his commitment to supporting education and other important causes.
Social media
- Zdenek Bakala does not have any active social media accounts.
Personal life
Zdenek Bakala was previously married to Marguerite A. Bakala from 1990 to 2003, when they divorced. In 2010, Zdenek Bakala married Michaela Bakala, a former Miss Czechoslovakia who is actively involved in charity work.
Zdenek and Michaela Bakala have five children together: Annabell Bakala, Aron Bakala, Adele Bakala, Aram Bakala, and Franklyn Bakala. The Bakala family has led a high-profile life, with Zdenek being a prominent businessman and Michaela involved in various charitable causes.
Net worth
Zdenek Bakala is a prominent Czech businessman, investor, and philanthropist with an estimated net worth of $1.9 billion, making him one of the richest individuals in the Czech Republic.
His fortune was largely accumulated through successful business ventures and investments over the years, although there were fluctuations due to challenges in the coal industry.
