Michal Jurka has been appointed business unit president Skanska Czech Republic and Slovakia, effective 8 September. 

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Jurka, who has been with the company for 14 years and comes from a position as executive vice president, Skanska Poland, will report to Roman Wieczorek, executive vice president, Skanska AB.

'Michal knows Skanska well after having worked for the company in different positions for 14 years. He is a strong leader with a good ethical compass. Michal also has a great energy and an ability to find new perspectives on things. I am happy to welcome him in his new role,' said Wieczorek.

Michal is currently part of the Skanska AB Ethics Committee and was also part of the Steering Group for the re-articulated Skanska Values 2015.

Before joining Skanska Poland in May 2016, Michal worked for Skanska Czech Republic and Slovakia. He succeeds Wieczorek, who remains executive vice president of the group.