Richard Mares

Richard Mares is an experienced professional in procurement and services, currently serving as the Indirect Procurement & Services Director at AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s. since May 2023. Prior to this role, Richard held various positions at JTI (Japan Tobacco International) from November 2012 to December 2022, including Cluster Procurement Lead and Procurement Manager, where responsibilities included ensuring compliance with purchasing processes and managing tendering activities. Richard's earlier career includes roles at L'Oréal as a POS Purchaser, Targo Promotion as a Production Manager, and Telefónica O2 Czech Republic as a Corporate Design Specialist.