Katarína Polách Klčovská Named CEO of SYNOT Group in Leadership Restructuring
2026-07-20
SYNOT Group has appointed Katarína Polách Klčovská as its first Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026, tasking her with day-to-day management and strategic growth as the group professionalises its leadership structure.
SYNOT Group has created a new top executive role, appointing Katarína Polách Klčovská as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026. The decision was made by founder and owner Ivo Valenta, who cited her 13-year tenure and deep familiarity with the group's operations as key factors.
Polách Klčovská, who joined SYNOT in 2012, previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Synot Games. In that capacity, she helped drive international expansion, digital transformation, and strategic projects across multiple jurisdictions. She also oversaw the group's activities in Central and Southeastern Europe and contributed to establishing business structures in the United States.
"I am confident that she will bring extensive experience gained during more than thirteen years within the Group," Valenta said. He added that the creation of the CEO position marks another important step in strengthening the Group's governance.
In her new role, Polách Klčovská will handle day-to-day management and implementation of strategic objectives set by the shareholder. Her stated priorities include strengthening the SYNOT brand, expanding its international presence, and accelerating digital development. She also mentioned potential M&A activity and optimisation as tools for sustainable growth.
"Delivering on the shareholder's strategic objectives remains my highest priority," Polách Klčovská said. She emphasised disciplined performance management and capital creation as core principles.
Group Profile
SYNOT Group, with over 35 years of history, employs roughly 4,000 people and operates in more than 45 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. While best known as a gaming technology and solutions supplier, it also has interests in tourism, sports, startup support, media, and other investment segments.
The establishment of the CEO role is part of a broader effort to professionalise SYNOT's management structure and improve coordination across its divisions, supporting long-term growth in both domestic and international markets.