We are an open-ended commercial trust fund established in 2017, managed by a Trustee and the Fund Council. The fund was created to honour the memory of our founder, Karel Mareček. Our mission is to support the needs, activities, and education of our beneficiaries and their families, as outlined in the trust deed.

Our logo is more than just a brand, it’s our identity. While it features the initial of our founder, the symbol also represents our core values: dynamism, growth, a focus on the future, and the importance of feedback.

The Trustee is responsible for managing and growing the fund in line with our mission and vision. Supporting them is the Fund Council, which acts as our advisory and supervisory body.

We follow a clear strategy built on a "pyramid" structure:

Together, we are a team dedicated to building on Karel Mareček’s original vision. We support our beneficiaries, their communities, and the foundation that is part of the fund. Every year, we launch key initiatives to hit our long-term goals.

Our "DNA" is rooted in the "here and now" and stands on these four pillars:

Trustee and Fund Council

The Trustee stands at the head of the Fund and represents it externally. As a key figure, the Trustee is responsible for managing the Fund’s assets and overseeing its strategic direction, development, and long-term sustainability.

Peter Debnár, Trustee

Peter Debnár has served as the Trustee since the Fund’s inception and was deeply involved in its formation. His primary responsibility is to manage the Fund and develop its activities in a way that actively involves as many beneficiaries as possible. Working closely with the Fund Council, he prepares and coordinates the Fund’s overall strategy.

Peter, is a manager, leader, coach, mentor, strategist, and visionary. He focuses on transformation and development, inspiring people and driving both individuals and projects forward. His core values are trust, joy, and inspiration. The principles guiding his work, as well as the activities that fulfill him, are rooted in being engaging, innovative, and unique. He finds great meaning in connecting people and ideas in ways that create real value.

Karel Mareček, the founder of the Fund, had a significant influence on Peter from their very first meeting before 2012. Karel shaped him through his natural demeanor and pragmatic approach to handling various situations. He was persistent in addressing technical challenges and possessed an exceptional breadth of knowledge in his field. Reflecting on their relationship, Peter notes: “Through him, I realized that trust, once given, must be continuously and mutually strengthened.”

Today, in addition to his work with the Fund, Peter is also involve

The Fund Council

The Fund Council is a team of dedicated individuals who combine their diverse experience, values, and professional backgrounds for the benefit of the Fund and its beneficiaries. Their shared goal is to honor the founder’s legacy while ensuring the Fund continues to grow in line with its mission and vision.

As a collective advisory and supervisory body, the Council oversees the management of the Fund, providing expert insight and strategic support. They play a vital role in approving key decisions and ensuring that every step taken aligns with the long-term interests of the organization and the people it serves.

Benjamin Szőllős – Member of the Fund Council

As a representative of NIVELCO, a long-standing business partner of BD SENSORS, Benjamin has served on the Fund Council since 2025, specifically representing the customer’s perspective.

For "Benji," as he is known, the trust placed in him through this role is both a great honour and a significant responsibility. While his position is primarily representative, he is deeply committed to upholding and advancing the values shared by the founder and the Fund’s leadership, specifically a dedication to personal growth through education and sport, a sense of responsibility toward the region, and genuine care for the people within this community.

NIVELCO and BD SENSORS share stable business ties, similar roots, and a closely aligned philosophy. Both companies are of comparable size, serve similar customers within the same industry, and have cooperated for over two decades.

They both leverage the latest development and manufacturing technologies with a single goal: delivering the highest quality to their customers. These shared standards continue to be a powerful source of inspiration for everyone involved.

Benji was born into the NIVELCO family business as the grandson of the CEO and the son of the Vice President and Regional Manager. However, the history and principles connecting the two companies were not the only things that brought Karel Mareček, Peter Debnár, and Benji together. Their shared passion for racing, a mutual enthusiasm for motorsport and competitive skiing, created a natural and lasting bond. It is a perfect example of how personal passions and shared values can deepen and strengthen professional relationships.

Olga Rothröckelová – Member of the Fund Council

Olga was elected to the Fund Council in late 2025, taking on the responsibility for finance and economics. Her career spans decades of experience in financial leadership across a wide range of industries. 

She has held key positions in both agile startups like SolarWinds and Kiwi.com, and large multinational corporations such as Mubea and Saab. Today, Olga is dedicated to sharing her expertise, not only within her professional teams but also through educational courses for the public. She is particularly passionate about mentoring children and young people, seeing them as a reflection of our society’s maturity and the key to our future.

Although she never had the chance to meet Karel Mareček personally, Olga finds his legacy incredibly vibrant and alive through his family and the work of the Fund. The impact Karel had on his community is a deep source of inspiration for her. This connection to community is something Olga lives out herself; she is an active member of a local association in her own municipality, where she works to preserve regional traditions and the many stories shared during their gatherings.

After a long and successful career in the commercial sector, Olga recently shifted her focus toward a more mission-driven path. She now serves as the Chief Financial Officer of a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, a role that perfectly aligns her financial expertise with her desire to create a lasting positive impact.

Kristina Olivová – Member of the Fund Council.

Kristina has been a member of the Fund Council since its inception, having been appointed to the position by the founder himself. In her role, she oversees all legal and professional administrative matters across every area of the Fund’s activities. 

She also serves as the Chair of the Fund Council meetings.

As an attorney and partner at her law firm, Kristina brings extensive expertise to the Fund and serves on the statutory body of the holding company. She is a firm believer in traditional values approached with a modern mindset, a philosophy that forms the foundation of both her professional and personal relationships. For her, trust, respect, and integrity are the most important guiding principles.

Karel Mareček influenced and inspired Kristina in many ways, particularly through his diligence, his passion for his work, and his openness to visions that others might have found unimaginable. He often spoke of planning in "decades," always maintaining a clear sense of direction.

Reflecting on their early collaboration, Kristina notes: “Karel operated on a handshake, formalities only slowed his momentum and that was where our worlds initially collided. Over time, I came to understand his perspective, and it became clear that our cooperation was built on absolute trust and mutual respect. This brought me back to my own core values.” Through their joint efforts, initiatives emerged, and continue to emerge, that carry Karel’s vision forward on a solid, lasting foundation.

Beyond her professional commitments, Kristina embraces her most important role: being a mother. she enjoys traveling, nature, music, sports, great food, and art. “Managing everything can be a challenge,” she admits, “but with a strong support system, a supportive husband, and clear priorities, it’s possible to handle and truly enjoy, far more than you might imagine.”

Daniela Minaříková – Member of the Fund Council

Daniela has been involved with the Fund since its very beginning. As the long-term partner of the founder, she was invited by Karel himself in late 2022 to join the Council as the representative of the beneficiaries. Her primary role is to act as a vital link between the family, the Trustee, and the Fund Council, fostering open and clear communication among them. She is dedicated to listening to the suggestions and feedback of the beneficiaries, ensuring their wishes are addressed with sensitivity and reflected in the Fund’s daily operations. Daniela views this role as both demanding and deeply enriching, built above all on a foundation of trust and mutual understanding.

Two pillars define Daniela’s life: family and work. Her family has always been her source of stability, while her professional life provides a space where she can apply her experience and a truly human approach. She spent nearly 25 years at BD SENSORS, where she grew professionally, contributed to the company’s success, and led a team that inspired her as much as she inspired them. For Daniela, empathy, open communication, and mutual respect are the values that matter most.

For many years, Karel was both her partner in life and a prominent figure in her professional world. Through his energy and natural leadership, he helped her refine her sense of precision and perseverance, qualities that were already part of her character. He also encouraged her to become more active in the local community and participate in social and municipal life. Through him, she discovered a love for nature; hiking and exploring the beauty of their home region and the distinctive Šumava Mountains became a source of calm and inspiration, helping her find a healthy balance between her professional and personal life.

After years of working within a large organization, Daniela now applies her extensive experience to independent, person-focused activities. She cherishes the time spent with her close family and friends and finds joy in hiking, working with children on educational projects, and engaging with seniors. She is also deeply involved in organizing community events that bring people together and strengthen local bonds.

From the very beginning, our goal has been to support activities within the region and the communities we naturally belong to. This commitment forms one of the fundamental pillars of how we operate and is deeply embedded in our principle of partnership, which we consider a core part of our DNA. We see the community and our close collaborators as true partners, building relationships based on shared values, equality, and a joint pursuit of solutions.

We support a wide range of communities, associations, and organizations—not only within our region but beyond. A key prerequisite for any cooperation is alignment in values, goals, and the purpose of support, all rooted in the founder’s legacy and reflecting the Fund’s values, mission, and vision.

Based on this foundation, we focus on supporting the region through various initiatives: fostering the development of innovative new generations of watches, preparing a museum, backing the municipalities of Salaš and Modrá in their activities and associations, and sustaining the Center of Slovácko Traditions. We also dedicate long-term efforts to supporting young people and students, especially in entrepreneurship and education, through our foundation fund.