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PEOPLE:
JAN RABELL
Entrepreneur Jan Rabell is one of the most dynamic
figures in the Czech Republic’s glassmaking industry.
Born in Prague in 1965 to a Puerto Rican father and
Czech mother, he grew up in his father’s homeland,
later returning to Prague to pursue a master’s
degree in economics. He went on to hold various
managing director posts in the field of finance and
banking. In 1997, he purchased the ailing Janštejn
Glassworks and set about restoring its prestige
and competitiveness primarily by introducing
unconventional glassblowing techniques and
production technologies. In 2006, he founded
the family-run premium glass lighting brand BROKIS,
quickly developing it into one of the most important
players in the market and exporting its products
around the world. Mr Rabell’s charisma, energy,
and innovative vision continue to propel BROKIS
and Janštejn Glassworks steadily forward.
“NOTHING’S IMPOSSIBLE;
NEVER SAY IT CAN’T BE DONE.”