Aleš Gongol joins Rud Pedersen Czechia
We are pleased to welcome Aleš Gongol as Managing Director in our Czech office, strengthening our capabilities in public affairs, strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.
Aleš joins with more than 15 years of experience working across government, the private sector and media. His appointment represents another step in the development of our Czech business and its integration into Rud Pedersen’s wider European platform.
Welcoming Aleš to the Group, Morten Rud Pedersen, CEO and President, said:
“Aleš brings an exceptional combination of political understanding, corporate experience and strategic communications expertise. His appointment is an important step in the continued development of our Czech business and reinforces our commitment to building a strong, interconnected European consultancy.”
A career spanning politics, business, and media
Aleš has served as an adviser to two Czech government ministers. Between 2021 and 2025, he advised the Minister of Finance, supporting work on affordable housing, pension fund transformation, public finance consolidation, and the public health insurance system. Previously, he advised the Minister of Industry and Trade on strategic communications, media relations, and reputation management.
In the corporate sector, Aleš was Head of Brand & Communications at Heimstaden Czech from 2020 to 2025. His responsibilities included public-sector relations, strategic communications and supporting the company’s business development and expansion.
He also helped establish the Czech Rental Housing Association in 2020 and subsequently served as its Vice President for Public Affairs & PR, contributing to legislative discussions and engagement with national and local authorities.
Earlier in his career, Aleš spent eleven years at Czech Television, where he held several editorial leadership positions, including Editor-in-Chief of ČT24. He has also worked as Managing Director and co-owner of communications consultancy Ian Derson.
His experience extends across housing, healthcare, transport, infrastructure, financial services, and public administration.
Strengthening our Czech and European capabilities
Aleš’s combination of political advisory experience, corporate leadership and media expertise will further strengthen our ability to support clients operating in the Czech market.
His background also creates opportunities for collaboration with colleagues across the Group, particularly on projects involving regulated sectors, stakeholder engagement, corporate positioning, and complex political environments.
Speaking about his decision to join Rud Pedersen, Aleš said:
“Rud Pedersen offers a compelling combination of local expertise and European reach. I look forward to contributing my experience from government, business, and media to strengthen our Czech operation and help clients navigate an increasingly complex political and regulatory environment.”
