Jan Volenec
Research Executive, Czechia, Prague
Jan helps clients navigate policy in digital, agriculture, and environmental regulation, as well as healthcare and retail legislation.
He joined Rud Pedersen Czechia in October 2025 as Research Executive, providing tailored expertise in legislative development and strategic media monitoring. Jan helps clients anticipate regulatory changes and shape public affairs strategies. He currently analyzes Czech political developments, including the transposition of EU digital and retail policy. Jan interprets complex regulations and provides practical recommendations for clients' businesses. He also supports advocacy campaigns in healthcare, promoting equitable access for patients.
His background in political research and experience as a special correspondent at the European Parliament for Czech Radio gave him skillful insights of institutions and an understanding of media narratives that have policy impact. Jan holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations from Charles University and is completing his Master's in International Relations.