Renata Kellnerova & family

Early Life

Renáta Kellnerová, born Renáta Hacklová on July 4, 1967, grew up in the Czech Republic. Information about her early life is limited as she maintains a private personal life. She is the widow of Petr Kellner, the founder of PPF Group. They raised four children together.

Rise to Success

Renata's rise to prominence is closely tied to her late husband, Petr Kellner and PPF Group. After Petr Kellner's tragic death in a helicopter crash, Renata inherited his 98.93% stake in the PPF Group, becoming the richest person in the Czech Republic. She served on the board of directors of PPF moravskoslezský investiční fond a.s. in the 1990s. Since taking the helm, Kellnerova has focused on consolidating the family's ownership and has shifted the company's focus westward.

Key Business Strategies

Under Renata's leadership, PPF Group has prioritized long-term returns and social responsibility, pivoting towards Western markets. The family has been actively preparing their children for future leadership roles within the company. Recent strategic moves include investments in companies like InPost SA and ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE. In 2023, the family consolidated all assets into AMALAR Holding to simplify the ownership structure.

Philanthropy

Renáta Kellnerová co-founded the Educa Foundation in 2002 to provide scholarships. In 2009, she established The Kellner Family Foundation, which has donated nearly CZK 2 billion (approximately $89 million) to educational and social projects in the Czech Republic.