Jan Benda
About Jan Benda
Jan Benda serves as the Director of Czech Operations at CTS Corporation, a position he has held since 2015. He has over 14 years of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in product launches, development, and technology transfers.
Work at CTS
Jan Benda serves as the Director of Czech Operations at CTS Corporation. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the company's operations in the Czech Republic for nine years. His role involves overseeing various operational aspects and ensuring the efficiency of processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at Hayes Lemmerz
Before joining CTS Corporation, Jan Benda worked at Hayes Lemmerz Czech s.r.o. as the Operations and Engineering Director from 2008 to 2012. During his four years in this role, he was based in Ostrava, Czech Republic, where he managed operations and engineering functions within the company.
Education and Expertise
Jan Benda has a strong educational background in electrical engineering and business leadership. He earned a Ph.D. in Electrotechnics from the University of West Bohemia, where he studied from 1999 to 2002. He also holds an Ing. degree in Electrotechnics from the same university, achieved between 1994 and 1999, and an MBA from BSN Czech Republic, completed from 2003 to 2006. His expertise includes blow moulding technology, low pressure casting, cold stamping, brazing technology, and electronic assembly.
Industry Experience
With over 14 years of experience in the automotive industry, Jan Benda has focused on new product launches, product and process development, and technology transfers. His extensive experience has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead cultural change and motivate large teams to achieve organizational goals.