Veronika Trutzová
About Veronika Trutzová
Veronika Trutzová serves as the Head of HR for Brown-Forman in Czechia since 2021, bringing over two decades of experience in human resources across various companies. Her previous roles include HR positions at Zentiva Group, Mars, Walmark, and Royal Canin.
Work at Brown-Forman
Veronika Trutzová has been serving as the Head of HR Czechia at Brown-Forman since 2021. In this role, she oversees human resources operations within the Czech Republic, contributing to the company's strategic HR initiatives. Her position involves managing HR policies, employee relations, and talent management to align with the company's objectives.
Previous HR Experience
Before joining Brown-Forman, Veronika Trutzová accumulated extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at Zentiva Group, a.s., part of the sanofi-aventis group, where she held roles as HR Senior Assistant and HR Specialist from 2002 to 2015. Additionally, she served as HR Manager at Walmark and as HR Director for Central Northern Europe at Royal Canin.
Education and Expertise
Veronika Trutzová holds a Master's degree in Human Resources from J.A.K. University in Prague, which she completed from 2008 to 2013. She also studied the Gestalt approach to work and personal context at IVGT, earning certification from 2011 to 2013. Furthermore, she completed training in mediation techniques for conflict management through The Association of Professional Mediators in 2015.
Career Progression
Veronika Trutzová's career began in 1999 as a Receptionist at White & Case. She then transitioned to Danone as an Assistant to the GM and Marketing Director from 2000 to 2002. Following her time at Danone, she held various HR roles, including an interim position as People & Organization Business Partner at Mars from 2020 to 2021.