Vilem Madr
Vilém Mádr is a professional in international fencing, currently serving as a Member of the Executive Committee (COMEX) of the European Fencing Confederation (EFC) and the President of the EFC Referees Commission. His leadership role follows a highly successful career as an international referee, which culminated in his selection for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and his recognition as the world’s top-ranked referee for the 2024/2025 season. His deep connection to the sport is rooted in his years as a competitive fencer in the foil discipline and his ongoing commitment to the sport's development as a member of the Executive Committee of the Czech Fencing Federation. In his international capacity, he now focuses on the strategic development of refereeing standards and professional education across Europe.
Alongside his sporting achievements, Vilém has built an extensive professional career with over 15 years of experience in retail banking. He has spearheaded numerous strategic projects and operational processes, including playing a key role in the complex merger of two major banking institutions. This professional background enables him to bring a disciplined, management-oriented perspective to the world of international sports governance.
Vilém Mádr is a professional in international fencing, currently serving as a Member of the Executive Committee (COMEX) of the European Fencing Confederation (EFC) and the President of the EFC Referees Commission. His leadership role follows a highly successful career as an international referee, which culminated in his selection for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and his recognition as the world’s top-ranked referee for the 2024/2025 season. His deep connection to the sport is rooted in his years as a competitive fencer in the foil discipline and his ongoing commitment to the sport's development as a member of the Executive Committee of the Czech Fencing Federation. In his international capacity, he now focuses on the strategic development of refereeing standards and professional education across Europe.
Alongside his sporting achievements, Vilém has built an extensive professional career with over 15 years of experience in retail banking. He has spearheaded numerous strategic projects and operational processes, including playing a key role in the complex merger of two major banking institutions. This professional background enables him to bring a disciplined, management-oriented perspective to the world of international sports governance.