Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership
Female Czech Republic District Chairpersons
The government appointed District Officers were abolished on 31.12.2002 and in 2000 position of Governors elected by the regional assemblies was introduced.Prague is a Region itself and Lord Mayor has the same status as Governor and Vice-Lord Mayors are as Deputy Governors

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1993-94 Chairperson Dr. Libuse Benesová, Praha-Západ District
Deputy Minister of Finance 1995-1996, Senator 1996-2000 and Senate President 1998-2000, Vice-Chairperson of the Civic Democratic Part (ODS) 1997-2001 and since then Secretary General of the Party.
1993-97 Chairperson Dr. Marie Motycková, Ceske Budjovice District
1993-2002 Chairperson Dr. Helena Brozovská, Ceska Lipa District
Chairperson of the Association of The Chairpersons of District Officers.

1993-2001 Chairperson Ing. Jaroslava Prbylová, Havlíckuv Brod District
From 2001 Deputy Minister of Defence.

1993-97 Chairperson Dr. Drahoslava Bartosková, Pardubice District
1993-96 Chairperson Ing. Václava Kodejsová, Semily District
1993-97 Chairperson Dr. Miluse Ricková, Znojmo District

1996-2002 Chairperson Dr. Danuse Hulková, Semily District
1997-2002 Chairperson Dr. Renata Frelichová, Ceske Budejovice District
1997-2002 Chairperson Ing. Arnostka Aubrechetova, Sokolov District
1997-? Chairperson Hana Ondneskova, Breclav Distict

1997-2002 Chairperson Ing. Milena Novotná, Jeseník District

2000-02 Chairperson Ing. Anna Podhrazska, Sumperk District
Until 2002 chairperson Jarmila Cejkova, Hradec Kralove District
Until 2002 chairperson Mgr. Danuse Krivakova, Hodonin District

Until 2002 chairperson Ing. Jaroslava Preslova, Klatovy District

2000-04 Deputy Governor Eva Bartonova, Liberecky Region
Originally chemical engineer, after 1989 started to work at the Municipal Office in Ceska Lipa. In 2000-2004 Deputy Governor of Liberecky Region. In 2005 started to work at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport as the Director of Youth Department. In 2006 she became 1st Deputy Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, in 2007 she was one month Acting Minister of Education, Youth and Sport after the Minister resigned and new has not been appointed yet. Member of Civic Democratic Party (ODS). (b. 1956)
 
2000-04 Deputy Governor Irena Benesova, Liberecky Region
Mayor of Studenec before 2000. In 2000-2004 she was Deputy Governor of Liberecky Region. Member of Christian-Democratic Union – Czechoslovak Peoples Party (KDU-CSL).
 
2000-08 Deputy Governor Marie Cerna, Vysocina Region
Agricultural engineer, worked at the local branch of the Czech Statistical Office in Trebic and later at the District Agricultural Administration. In 1991-2001 she was Deputy Mayor of the city of Trebic. In 2000 she was elected to the Regional Assembly of Vysocina Region and became its Deputy Governor. She left the position after 2008 regional elections. Member of Association of Independent Candidates (SNK) since 1994. (b. 1957)
 
2000-2004 Deputy Governor Alena Sterbova, Vysocina Region
Previously high school professor and director. In 2000 she was elected to the Regional Assembly of Vysocina Region and became its Deputy Governor. She resigned to that position after being appointed as the Deputy Minister of Education, Youth and Sport in September 2004, she remained in that position until 2006. Since January 2007 Vice-Rector of the College of Polytechnics in Jihlava. Member of Union of Freedom – Democratic Union (US-DEU). (b. 1953)
 
2001-2008 Deputy Governor Dr. Jaroslava Wenigerova, Moravskoslezsky Region
Originally professor of Czech language and History. Member of Regional Assembly of Moravskoslezsky Region since 2000, in 2001 elected Deputy Governor of the Region, left the office in 2008 after her party lost regional elections. Member of Civic Democratic Party (ODS) since 1992. (b. 1946)
 
2004-2008 Deputy Governor Dr. Jitka Chalankova, Olomoucky Region
Doctor of medicine by original profession, until 1995 worked as pediatrician in the hospital in Prostejov. After that she co-founded private health care center, while she is still working half-time for Prostejov hospital. In 2004-2008 she was Deputy Governor of Olomoucky Region. Member of Christian-Democratic Union – Czechoslovak Peoples Party (KDU-CSL). (b. 1957)
 
2004-2008 Deputy Governor Olga Kalcikova, Plzensky Region
Previously worked at Klatovy District Office. In 2004 she was elected to the Regional Assembly of Plzensky Region and was elected its Deputy Governor. In 2008 she decided to not to run for reelection as she did not feel support from her party colleagues. Member of the Civic Democratic Party (ODS). (b. 1957)
 
2004-2008 Deputy Governor Dagmar Nohynkova, Stredocesky Region
Mayor (1994-2002) and Deputy Mayor (2002-2004) of the village of Drisy. Member of the Regional Assembly of Stredocesky Region since 2000, Deputy Governor of Stredocesky Region (2004-2008). Member of Civic forum (OF) after 1989, now member of Civic Democratic Party (ODS). (b. 1956)
 
2006- Deputy Lord Mayor of Prague Marketa Reedova
Studied business and social/mass communication. Until 2004 she worked mostly in media and publishing companies (Czech Radio, Cornhill Publications Ltd., The Financial Times). In 2004-2006 she served as an advisor for the Member of European Parliament Josef Zieleniec. In 2006 she was elected Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Prague. Member of European Democrats (ED), later Association of Independent Candidates – European Democrats (SNK-ED), Vice-Chairwoman of SNK-ED. (b. 1968)
 
2006-2007 (†) Deputy Lord Mayor of Prague Hana Zizkova
2002-2006 Mayor of Prague 16th District (Radotin); member of the Council of the City of Prague and Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Prague since 2006 until her death in 2007. Member of the Civic Democratic Party (ODS). (Died in 2007)
 
2007- Deputy Lord Mayor of Prague Marie Kousalikova
An economist by original profession. 2002-2006 Deputy Mayor of the Prague 6th District; unsuccessful candidate in 2004 Senate elections; member of Municipal Council of the City of Prague since 2006, Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Prague since 2007 (elected after the death of Hana Zizkova – see above). Member of the Scientific Council of the Metropolitan University in Prague since 2008. Member of Civic Democratic Party (ODS

2008-10 Governor Milada Emmerová, Plzensky Region
Minister of Health 2004-05, CSSD leader in 2008 regional elections in Plzensky Region and negotiated coalition with the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSCM). (b. 1944-).

2008- Governor Jana Vanhova, Ustecky Region
Deputy Mayor of the City of Chomutov from 2006, member of Communist Party of Czechoslovakia (KSC) in the 1980s and joined thenCzech Social Democratic in 1996 and its national Vice-Chairperson from 2005. (b. 1955)

2008 (February-November) Deputy Governor Marie Malkova, Pardubicky Region
A nurse by original profession, position she held until 1991, when she entered the politics; 1991-2002 Deputy Mayor and later Mayor of the city of Slatinany; since 2000 member of the Regional Council of Padubicky Region responsible for Education and Sport; in February 2008 elected the Deputy Governor, her party lost October 2008 regional elections and since November 2008 she is member of Regional Assembly in opposition. Member of Civic Democratic Party (ODS). (b. 1955)
 
2008- Governor Dr. Milada Emmerova, Plzensky Region
Originally doctor of medicine, worked in the field of internal medicine and metabolism medicine not only as a doctor, but also as a university professor. Member of Chamber of Deputies in 1996-2004, chairwoman of the Committee for Health and Social Affairs 2002-2004. In 2004 she was appointed as the Minister of Health, dismissed in 2005. Unsuccessful candidate in 2004 Senate elections, however, successful CSSD leader in 2008 regional elections in Plzensky Region. Negotiated silent coalition with the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSCM) and in November 2008 was elected the first female Governor in the Czech Republic. Before 1989 she was 20 years member of Communist Party of Czechoslovakia (KSC), since 1994 she is member of Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD). (b. 1944)
 
2008- Governor Jana Vanhova, Ustecky Region
Originally teacher of the German language and fine arts. Since 2006 she is Deputy Mayor of the City of Chomutov. In 1980s was member of Communist Party of Czechoslovakia (KSC), since 1996 member of Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD) and its national vice-chairperson 2005-09. (b. 1955).
 
2008- Deputy Governor Yvona Kubjatova, Olomoucky Region
Member of Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD) (b. 1970)
 
2008- Deputy Governor Zuzana Moravcikova, Stredocesky Region
Studied College of Agriculture in Brno and until 1992 worked as the agricultural specialist at several agricultural companies. In 1992-2002 worked at the District office of the Kutna Hora district and since 2003 she worked at the Municipal office of the city of Kutna Hora. Member of Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD). (b. 1957)
 
2008- Deputy Governor Vera Palkova, Moravskoslezsky Region
Member of Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD) (b. 1949)
 
2008- Deputy Governor Anna Prochazkova, Jihomoravsky Region
Graduated at the Faculty of Architecture of the Technical University in Brno; worked as engineer in several construction companies and real estate firms. After 1989 she entered the politics, working as a manager of regional organization of the Civic Democratic Party (1991-1994), mayor of the city of Breclav (1994-1998), member of the Regional Council of Jiho Region Member of Civic Democratic Party (ODS) (b. 1952)
 
2008- Deputy Governor Jihocesky Region Ivana Straska
Originally teacher of Czech language and history. Mayor (1998-2006) and Deputy Mayor (2006-2008) of the city of Milevsko. Member of Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD).
 
2008- Deputy Governor Lidie Vajnerova, Liberecky Region
Originally textile chemist and engineer, worked at the College of Machinery and Textile Engineering in Liberec. In 1990s she worked at the Czech Trade Inspection, later run with her husband Hotel Babylon in Liberec. Member of the Party of Open Society (SOS). (b. 1955)


Last update 09.09.10