Friday, 27 February 2026
Czech construction and development company GEMO a.s. has appointed Ilona Vavřinová as its new HR Director, strengthening the firm’s management team as it continues to develop its human resources strategy.
Vavřinová brings nearly 20 years of experience in team leadership and project management in the Czech Republic and abroad. She joins GEMO after more than 13 years at ManpowerGroup, where she led recruitment and sales teams and was involved in large-scale workforce projects across multiple markets.
In her new role, she will focus on aligning HR management more closely with the company’s long-term business direction, including talent development, employee retention and recruitment processes.
“Today, I do not see HR as a support administration, but as a fully-fledged part of company management. My goal is for work with people to be firmly connected to where the company is heading. This requires systematic work with talents, care for existing employees, and thoughtful recruitment and high-quality integration of new colleagues. I came to Gemo with the intention of supporting its further development and strengthening the teams with experienced experts and graduates who are looking for a long-term perspective and meaningful work with visible results,” said Ilona Vavřinová, HR Director at GEMO.
The company said it intends to build on its existing corporate culture while further developing recruitment and employer branding activities. Priorities include attracting both experienced professionals and technical graduates, as well as maintaining clear and stable employment conditions.
“The goal is not to change what works, but to give the HR area a clear place in the management of the company. In an industry where the availability of quality people is often decisive today, thoughtful work with teams can mean the difference between stagnation and stable growth,” Vavřinová added.
Outside of work, she focuses on family, sports and travel, and has a long-standing interest in leadership and talent development.
