Early Life
Renata Kellnerova, born Renáta Hacklová on July 4, 1967, in the Czech Republic, maintains a private personal life, and information about her early years and childhood is limited.
Rise to Success
Renata Kellnerova's rise to prominence began after the death of her husband, Petr Kellner, in a helicopter crash in March 2021. She inherited his 98.93% stake in PPF Group, becoming the richest Czech citizen. Before taking over PPF Group, she was a member of the board of directors of PPF moravskoslezský investiční fond a.s. from 1993 to 1997. She co-founded the Educa Foundation in 2002, and in 2009, she established The Kellner Family Foundation, which supports educational activities in the Czech Republic. After taking control, she has overseen the company's expansion and retreat from Asia, focusing on Western markets.
Key Business Strategies
Renata Kellnerova has been focused on the stability and development of PPF Group, making key investment decisions. She works closely with PPF CEO Jiri Smejc, implementing major transactions, including selling the controlling stake in telecommunication operations and the consumer finance division, Home Credit Group. Her approach is to prioritize long-term returns and social responsibility. PPF Group is scanning Europe for new acquisition targets and maintaining its four primary investment pillars: financial services, telecommunications, media, and e-commerce.
Philanthropy
Renata Kellnerova is known for her philanthropic activities through The Kellner Family Foundation. The foundation has provided support for educational projects, donating CZK 1.6 billion over ten years. This foundation supports academically gifted children from disadvantaged social backgrounds and young people with a strong interest in getting a top university education.
