Tomáš Kotyza is a prominent figure in Czech public administration. Since 2013, he has held the position of Director of the Regional Authority of the Moravian-Silesian Region, where he has been serving in various leadership roles since 2001. For his ability to efficiently manage a public institution and implement modern managerial approaches, he was awarded the Public Administration Manager of the Year 2020 in 2021. His goal is to create a modern and friendly institution that provides high-quality services to the public and efficiently manages regional assets.