Chairman of the Office for the Protection of Competition
Mr. Petr Rafaj
* June 23, 1961
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The aim of the Office for the Protection of Competition is to ensure that fair and equal conditions in the market hold for all competitors. Such market environment benefits not only the progress of the Czech economy, but also the consumers. Similarly desirable is the creation of transparent conditions for public procurement tenderers to ensure efficient public spending. |
Petr Rafaj was born in Valašské Meziříčí on June 23, 1961. He graduated from the Faculty of Mining and Geology, VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava. After several years in private sector he became the deputy mayor in Frýdek-Místek city. From 2002 to 2009 he was a member of the Chamber of Deputies in the Czech Republic Parliament. In the Parliament Mr Rafaj worked, among others, in the Budget Committee and also petitioned the act dealing with the abuse of significant market power. Since July 10, 2009 Mr Rafaj has been the Chairman of the Office for the Protection of Competition.