Leadership

SBC Board

The Slovak Business Council's board members are professionals, elected by the council's membership, representing a wide range of business sectors. With extensive experience in the UAE, they bring invaluable expertise and strategic leadership to drive the council's mission.

Karol Sereday

Karol Sereday

Chairman of the Board

Karol, MBA, brings 20+ years of experience in the MEA region in business operations, sales, negotiations, and fundraising. With extensive executive experience in corporate and private companies, Karol can help Slovak companies validate market entry strategies, find the right business partners, and land the first deals.

Boris Fugger

Boris Fugger

Vice Chairman of the Board

Boris, MBA, Chartered FCIPD, brings 20+ years of global experience across consulting, private equity, venture capital, and startups. He also has extensive experience as a Director of Human Resources across multiple continents, shaping dynamic, people-driven organizations that deliver strategic value.

Miloslav Makovini

Miloslav Makovini

Member of the Board

Miloslav, JUDr., a Slovak Bar Association-registered attorney with over 12 years' experience, specializes in international tax planning, corporate structuring, and cross-border mergers. Based in Dubai since 2017, he holds an LL.M. from Panthéon-Assas University and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

Michal Fusek

Michal Fusek

Member of the Board

Michal, the founder of TRIM Real Estate with over 20 years of experience in corporate management and real estate development in Slovakia. In Dubai, he combines analytical insight with deep market knowledge to guide clients in making well-informed and profitable investment decisions.

Martin Sobek

Martin Sobek

Member of the Board

Martin is a highly experienced professional with over 25 years in investment banking, private equity, and asset management across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Currently the Lead for GCC and Central Asia Hub at IFC TA, a member of the World Bank Group. Based in Dubai for a significant period, having initially come to the UAE for professional purposes in 1999.