Václav Šlapka's professional career is linked to the pride of Czech industry, the Škoda Auto car company, where he works as Coordinator of Data Analysis and Process Centre. Prior to that, he gained experience as a Procurement Specialist, focusing, for example, on sourcing new suppliers in low-cost countries, or as assistant to the head of general procurement. At Škoda he also completed his university studies in Business Economics, Global Business and Financial Management.