Sellier & Bellot, the Czech ammunition producer owned by Colt CZ Group, promoted Vladimír Rada, the current chief financial officer, to chief executive officer.
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 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.
Rada, with more than twenty years of experience in senior management and finance, 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.
Sellier & Bellot employs approximately 1,600 people and operates a production facility in Vlašim, Czech Republic. Since May 2024, Sellier & Bellot has been part of Colt CZ Group.
