Vladimir Bily is the Regional Director for Gleeds’ Central Eastern European region. Based in our Prague office, he drives growth and excellence across Czechia, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Ukraine.
Vlad frequently travels abroad to visit clients, projects, or other offices in the region, valuing the face-to-face interactions. When in Prague, he starts his day by connecting with colleagues, offering support and guidance where needed. He believes building strong, collaborative teams is essential to delivering exceptional results for Gleeds.
I am always excited to see the tangible outcomes of my work, that’s why I have chosen the construction industry. But above all, it’s about collaborating with smart and passionate people who share my commitment to achieving results.
When Vlad joined Gleeds in the early nineties, it was the company ethos that stood out to him. Despite its vast international remit, Gleeds had a unique culture of friendship, team spirit, fairness, and equal opportunities. Vlad recognises this culture as a key part of Gleeds' success and takes great pride in upholding our values. In that spirit, he advises newcomers to “gain as much as you can from more experienced colleagues, and when you are in a the more senior or experienced position, try to pass it on - support the team spirit”.
Amongst his many great achievements, he is especially proud of being trusted to lead the Czech business as its first foreign Statutory Director since May 2000.
When he's not hard at work, Vlad enjoys spending quality time with family, friends, and colleagues. Enthusiastic about sports, he can often be found skiing or cycling. At weekends, he likes to unwind at his cottage, enjoying DIY projects or farming. If he hadn’t pursued a career in the construction industry, he might have been a farmer or worked in the industrial industry.