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5 minutes with … Honza Voříšek

Are you tired of all the laws, amendments, sections and rules? We have decided to liven up our newsletters by including short interviews with our specialists to give you a glimpse of the real people, with their professional hats off. Jan Voříšek has been head of TACOMA’s valuation team since March. We asked him a few non-work related questions, and here is what he had to say.

You are just back from your holiday – where did you go?

Well, it has been a while now, but I combined business and pleasure by extending a trip to a conference to include two weeks in South Africa – on a safari and travelling around. The most exciting part of the safari was meeting a lion, although it was only at a distance. That was really something!

What would your dream holiday be?

My dream holiday would bring together several things. It would be long – at least a month. No coverage. I’d be on a boat, and diving.

Wouldn’t you miss your work?

I wouldn‘t. (laugh)

When was the last time you watched a sunrise?

During a night hike on Sněžka. This climb to watch the sunrise is organised every year. For me it was a unique opportunity to see a sunrise, as I don’t like getting up early at all. I’m no early bird!

What book have you read recently?

I now only read fairy tales to my children. But a favourite writer of mine is John Irving. His novel The World According to Garp is brilliant! I also like The Fourth Hand.

When was the last time you went to the cinema?

I can’t remember!

What about you and sports?

I’ve been diving for some time now. Apart from that, I like trekking in the mountains and climbing via ferratas. I like riding my bike, too...

How many kilometres have you done on your bike this year?

I haven’t even taken my bike out once this year, so I’ve done zero kilometres. I haven’t had time up to now, but I plan to make up for it at weekends!

You go diving. Are you afraid of anything underwater?

I only fear other divers who don’t know how to dive, and do foolish things.

What is the biggest fish you’ve ever seen? Were you afraid?

A whale shark. It was about 10 metres long. And I wasn’t afraid, seriously! Firstly I knew these sharks only fed on plankton, and second, a fish never attacks divers. If you don’t touch them, there’s no danger.

What’s your favourite animal?

This is about water again – I like seals. It’s also the reason we have a diving club called ‘The Seals’, and why we’ve adopted seals at Prague zoo.

What car would you buy if you could choose without limitation?

Probably a Porsche Carrera. But I would like to have the old model with the round headlights; the one they stopped making in about 1997.

Is there a place you would like to see, or where you would like to live?

I like warm weather, so I would certainly go south! It could even be Europe – for example Spain or Portugal would be nice. I would also like to live in Thailand, because of the people.

Do you always have your mobile with you?

Yes, unfortunately I do. It would be great if I didn’t have to, though.

Do you like festivals? Are you going to any?

I don’t really like festivals because I don’t like mass events, and summer festivals are always crowded. But I am looking forward to the Faith No More concert I’m going to.

How do you like your coffee?

With milk and no sugar. I don’t like coffee from machines – even though it’s what I drink most often!

Jan VOŘÍŠEK, Senior Manager - Head od TACOMA Audit
Tel: +420 226 219 130
E-mail: jan.vorisek@tacoma.eu  
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