Karel Maruška, a distinguished mechanical engineer, graduated in 1987 from the Technical University of Liberec (www.tul.cz) with a specialization in glass and ceramic machinery. His career, spanning over three decades, included pivotal roles at Sklostroj (www.sklostroj.cz) where he excelled as an R&D worker, Purchasing Manager, and Sales Manager. Notably, he earned recognition for his technical prowess by contributing articles to international glass magazines and securing the prestigious HSBC Grant for best export to Asia in 2012 (https://ekonom.cz/c1-55489310-hsbc-grant-ziskali-ctyri-vyvozci). In 2022, he embraced a new challenge as Sales Manager at TRIMA spol. s r.o., a Dietze und Schell Group member (www.trima.cz), solidifying his status as an accomplished industry professional.