Ales Kratochvil

Ales Kratochvil is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in structured finance and acquisition finance. Currently serving as a Senior Relationship Manager at PPF banka since September 2023, Ales specializes in providing structured finance solutions to corporate groups and investors. Prior roles include positions in Acquisition Finance at Česká spořitelna, Investment Director at ORBIT Capital, and a significant tenure at Erste Group focusing on acquisition finance. Ales also worked as an Investment Manager at WOOD & Company, providing M&A advisory services, and started a career in leveraged finance with GE Capital in London. Ales holds a Master’s degree in Banking from the Prague University of Economics and Business, earned between 1994 and 1999.