Vladimír Rada Appointed CEO of Sellier & Bellot

Sellier & Bellot, a leading global player in the small-caliber ammunition industry, announces a change in company leadership. Effective August 1, 2025, Vladimír Rada, the current Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Rada has led Sellier & Bellot as interim CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors since January 1, 2025, following the transition of former CEO Radek Musil to the position of CEO of the parent company, Colt CZ Group. Jan Jícha has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Sellier & Bellot.

"Vladimír Rada has extensive managerial experience and during his time at Sellier & Bellot, first as CFO and then as interim CEO, he has demonstrated strong leadership skills and a highly professional approach. I am confident that under his leadership, Sellier & Bellot will continue to grow as one of the main pillars of our Group," said Radek Musil, CEO of Colt CZ Group.

"Sellier & Bellot is a brand with 200 years of history and a strong position in global markets. I am honored to take over the leadership of the company and contribute to further development of our products, production capacities, and business opportunities. I look forward to continuing the collaboration with all our employees, whose professionalism I deeply value," said Vladimír Rada, CEO of Sellier & Bellot.

Vladimír Rada has more than twenty years of experience in senior management and finance in international industrial companies. He joined Sellier & Bellot in 2023 as Chief Financial Officer and has held the position of interim CEO since January 2025. Previously, he worked for Lindab, Mitas Tyres, and ArcelorMittal, where he held top positions in financial management, controlling, and strategy. He is a graduate of the MBA program at ESMA Barcelona Business School.