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Ivan Bednárik

b. 1975

Slovak politician and manager, minister of transportation of the Czech Republic

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About Ivan Bednárik

Born 1975. Ivan Bednárik is a Czech and Slovak politician and manager.

Ivan Bednárik (born 16 January 1975) is a Slovak railway administrator, who has served as the Czech Minister of Transport in the Third cabinet of Andrej Babiš since December 2025. He served as director general of Railways of the Slovak Republic from May 2025 to December 2025. From 2020 to 2022, he served as chairman and CEO of České dráhy. From 2014 to 2020, he served as chairman and CEO of ČD Cargo.

Personal life Bednárik is a gun owner authorized to carry a firearm for protection. In his 2026 financial disclosure statement, he acknowledged owning firearms worth over 1.2 million CZK (€ 49,000). Bednárik hunts animals and is an active sport shooter in F-class, shooting at targets at distances of up to 1 km.

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Important facts

Born
16 January 1975
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, manager
Nationality
Czechoslovakia, Slovakia
Education
Central European Management Institute
Positions held
Director general, Chairperson of the executive board, Minister of Transport of the Czech Republic
Also known as
Ivan Bednarik

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ivan Bednárik?

Slovak politician and manager, minister of transportation of the Czech Republic

When was Ivan Bednárik born?

Ivan Bednárik was born on 16 January 1975.

What is Ivan Bednárik's occupation?

Ivan Bednárik is a politician and manager.

What nationality is Ivan Bednárik?

Ivan Bednárik is Czech and Slovak.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ivan Bednárik

· Wikidata: Q103814978

· DBpedia: Ivan Bednárik

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