Newly Created CEO Role Establishes Centralized Management Structure to Drive International Expansion, M&A Activity, and Digital Transformation
Gaming technology conglomerate SYNOT Group has announced a major restructuring of its executive leadership with the creation of a centralized Chief Executive Officer (CEO) role. Group founder and owner Ivo Valenta has officially appointed Ing. Katarína Polách Klčovská to the position.
The strategic appointment, effective as of May 1, 2026, marks an operational milestone aimed at professionalizing the group’s governance, enhancing cross-divisional coordination, and accelerating digital transformation across both domestic and international markets.
Leadership Profile: From Synot Games CFO to Group CEO
Katarína Polách Klčovská brings over 14 years of corporate finance, strategic management, and global structuring expertise to the Chief Executive role. Having joined SYNOT Group in 2012, she has held multiple management positions across the organization’s business units.
During her tenure as Chief Financial Officer of Synot Games, she played a central role in guiding the unit’s digital transformation, expanding into regulated jurisdictions, and establishing operational models for the Group’s entry into the United States market. Her previous responsibilities also included managing regional operations throughout Central and Southeastern Europe.
Executive Mandate and Operational Objectives
The table below outlines the core strategic priorities set under the newly created CEO mandate:
| Strategic Focus Area | Operational Objective | Execution Mechanism |
| Governance & Structure | Centralize day-to-day management across Group entities. | Streamlined reporting lines and enhanced cross-divisional alignment. |
| Global Expansion | Scale international presence in target jurisdictions. | Expanding market access across European and U.S. gaming sectors. |
| Digital Transformation | Modernize product pipelines and technological infrastructure. | Deploying digital-first solutions and updating core platform architectures. |
| Capital Allocation | Drive long-term valuation and shareholder returns. | Disciplined performance management, M&A evaluations, and corporate optimization. |
Executive Perspective: Vision for Long-Term Growth
Founder Ivo Valenta highlighted that Klčovská’s deep familiarity with the Group’s operational footprint makes her the natural choice to lead SYNOT through its next development cycle:
“Effective from 1 May 2026, SYNOT Group has established the new key position of Chief Executive Officer. I have appointed Ing. Katarína Polách Klčovská to this role. I am confident that she will bring extensive experience gained during more than thirteen years within the Group.
“Throughout her career at SYNOT, she has held numerous specialist and management positions and has actively participated in the implementation of strategic projects across the Group. Her professional expertise, long-standing experience and in-depth understanding of the Group’s operations make her the natural choice for this position. As CEO, she will be responsible for the Group’s day-to-day management, the execution of strategic objectives and ensuring its long-term growth.”
Katarína Polách Klčovská, Chief Executive Officer of SYNOT Group, outlined her strategic focus:
“I greatly appreciate the trust that has been placed in me. Today, SYNOT stands on solid foundations, and my goal is to continue building on them while responding to the rapid technological developments shaping not only our core industries. Delivering on the shareholder’s strategic objectives remains my highest priority.
“I am committed to further strengthening the SYNOT brand, enhancing the Group’s international position and creating the conditions for its sustainable long-term growth, whether through the dedicated work of our teams, the effective use of modern technologies, M&A activities or potential optimisation. At the heart of this approach will be disciplined performance management, growth in key indicators and systematic capital creation.”
