He graduated from the University of Ostrava with a degree in Demography and Social Geography, specializing in Regional Development. Before entering active politics, he worked in the real estate sector, where from 2008 he served as co-owner and managing director of a real estate company.
He has been active in public life since 2002, when he became a member of the municipal council of the Ostrava-Jih city district. In April 2023, he was elected Mayor of the City of Ostrava.