Family Business Week AWARDS 2026: Jana Reiblová Receives the “Heart of the Family” Award

The prestigious Family Business Week AWARDS honor those who stand behind family businesses and sustain them through their values, support, and everyday commitment. This year’s “Heart of the Family” award was presented to Jana Reiblová, wife of Zdeněk Reibl, CEO of RESPECT.

A family business is not merely a way of doing business—it is a way of life. It carries responsibility toward people, colleagues, values, and the generations that will follow. Each year, the “Heart of the Family” category serves as a reminder that behind every strong company stands a strong family and the individuals who keep it together.

Jana Reiblová is not only a pillar of support for her family; she has also been part of RESPECT for 32 years, working in the Operations Department. Through her daily approach, determination, and personal motto, “Per aspera ad astra – Through hardships to the stars,” she embodies the values on which the company has been built since its founding.

“This award means more to me than many business achievements. It reminds me why we do all of this and who gives me the strength and support to continue. It is often said that behind every successful man stands a strong woman. Family business is about the values we bring from home. She is the bearer of the most important of those values. I would like to warmly congratulate my wife and thank her,” said Zdeněk Reibl, CEO of RESPECT.

Since its very beginning, RESPECT has placed family values at the heart of its business. The company sees this award as a commitment to continue on its chosen path with humanity and heart.

Jana Reiblová – Profile

Years at RESPECT: 32 years, Operations Department

Family: Husband Zdeněk Reibl, children Kateřina and Tomáš, and two grandchildren

Motto: Per aspera ad astra – Through hardships to the stars

Interests: Cooking, caring for her family, and traveling.