Covering a critical geographical gap, Vodafone, the world's largest wireless operator, buys Canadian TIW's operations in both the Czech Republic and Romania for US $4,4 billion, on March 15th 2005.
	The largest ever single private company transaction in the Czech Republic
	Vodafone brings great expectations to the Czech market: to increase Oskar's 17% market share, amid greater competition in terms of new services and reduced tariffs to shake up the Czech mobile market to raise the bar for services

As the first CEO of Vodafone Czech Republic, I led the transition from Oskar into Vodafone

	Delivering on the operating company plans during the integration phase
	Swiftly delivering a complete 360-degree brand migration quickly (by February 1st, 2006)
	Ensuring that business performance will not be impaired - in fact, business improves
	Transitioning Vodafone Czech Republic to parent company standards and achieving best - in- class operator status in just 7 months.