Jana Brodani is the Executive Director of the Czech Capital Market Association (AKAT ČR), a position she has held since 2009. She serves on the Board of Directors of the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) and contributes to several Consultative Working Groups at the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), focusing on investment management and investor protection. In addition, she actively participates in numerous expert groups and policy bodies at both European and national levels. Jana holds degrees from the University of Economics in Prague (Faculty of International Relations and Ph.D. from the Faculty of Finance and Accounting), the Faculty of Law at Charles University in Prague, the University of London (UK), and a French MBA postgraduate programme at IFTG. She currently lectures on ESG reporting and financial law at the Czech Technical University. Jana is the author of numerous publications on the financial sector and is a recognized advocate for efficient capital markets, sustainable pension systems, and financial empowerment of women.