NegotiCON 2025

Nicky Perfect (UK)

31 years as a Metropolitan police officer, 10 of those on the elite New Scotland Yard Hostage and Crisis Negotiation Unit. First female Director of UK Training of the NHCN Course, responsible for designing and training police officers across the UK and on international operations. Now with her own consultancy/training business, her mission is to help others improve their communication & negotiation skills and ultimately their relationships in life and work. She was awarded the British Empire Medal for “meritorious service to the community during the pandemic”. She is the author of “Crisis – true stories from my life as a hostage negotiator” book.

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Jan Mexo Řehák

For 15 years devoted to negotiation, 20 years engaged in behavioural science, the author of MCM communication model and Negotiation Canvas. He is a communication and negotiation Master Trainer for Negotico, lectures at Prague University of Economics and Business and is the founder of NegotiCON.

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Ewen Extier

He was working for 6 years for the French Embassy in Prague, encouraging the French energy, aerospace and automotive industry in Central & Eastern Europe, and 8 years as Managing Director of the Czech branch of a top-rated relocation firm, handling complex relocation for VIPs, diplomats and expats. After these experiences in diplomacy, influence and management, he certified as a Professional Negotiator by the famous ADN Group. He has recently established Krizea, a negotiation and mediation agency dedicated to high stake negotiation and conflict resolution in corporate.

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Ivana Šedivá

Served as a board member in some Top Most Admired Companies for almost 30 years. Now a keynote speaker, trainer and mentor to hundreds of corporate leaders and start-up founders around the world. She teaches the art of leadership including the power of influence. Author of the strategic integrated approach to influence for leaders. Through the years of C-suite experience she was involved in countless negotiations and has extensive experience with persuasion and influencing in the corporate world.

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Tomáš Burda

Specialist in multicultural negotiations, crisis negotiation and conflict management. 4 years as a passenger security screening interviewer for Israeli airlines ELAL/Arkia in several countries and 25 years in international automotive/IT business on corporate level for Israeli, Czech and Slovak companies on DACH, Egyptian, Jordanian, South African, Thai, Indian markets. President of the Czechoslovak Association of Professional Negotiators (CSAPC), negotiation trainer for Negotico.

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Hana Šnáblová

Human Experience Designer, creates and designs services and systems that maximise their effectivity and provide the best possible experience for everyone involved, currently exploring use of this discipline in negotiation. She studied design at Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute in Florence (Italy), then in London (UK). For over 10 years lectures Design and other business modules including Managerial Decision Making at University College London (UK) and IT & Entrepreneurship at Prague University of Economics and Business.

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Ota Novotný

Vice-Rector for Development and Corporate Relations at Prague University of Economics and Business, Academic Director of MBA Data and Analytics for Business Management, with over 20 years of experience in the field of data and business analytics. He established xPORT VŠE Business Accelerator in 2015, served as its Director for 7 years, and founded the KPMG Data Festival. In 2020, he launched the Data and Business VŠE expert platform, promoting awareness of the use of DA in managerial decision-making and corporate governance. He bridges the academic and business worlds, negotiating with representatives from both sectors daily.

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Jan Dušátko

Dedicated nearly 25 years to computers and computer security. As a top security consultant specialised in cryptography, email communication and Linux systems, he has worked with many leading experts in this area. In addition, he actively promotes cryptography, educates public and IT systems administrators.

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Pavel “Grumpy” Šimerda

Seasoned programmer, engineer, and lecturer dedicated to the reliability, safety, testability, and maintainability of software systems. With 19+ years of experience in software engineering and 3 years of studying negotiation at Negotico, he explores the parallels and differences between digital communication and human interaction. Now a trainer of Negotico's Mastery Clubs and a facilitator of technical communities, he brings a unique perspective on how negotiation principles can enhance collaboration, decision-making, and problem-solving in complex technical and business environments.

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Jiří Střelec

With 30+ years of experience in the field of company development, he is an expert in setting up management systems and management training. He is a founder and leader of network of specialists Vlastni cesta s.r.o. who allow companies to obtain comprehensive and innovative solutions. Previously, he worked his way up from a part-time worker to a member of the TOP management at Gity. As a PR manager and spokesperson at the marketing agency of the APC, he led projects for the Czech Paralympic team and the construction of an international clinical research center. His passion is to heal communication in companies and lead people to success through an individual approach and the connection of diverse fields.

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