Summary
Proven achievements in food industries, six big ones:
1. In a period of economics and political crisis in Russia 2014/2016 changed business model, entered new categories (frozen food, pate, canned tomato product, instant potato) and as result doubled turnover - PODRAVKA
2. Created, developed and launched (Croatia, Slovenia and Austria) first, unique and refreshing multifunctional Urban Drink brand of new generation, based on natural ingredients, that stimulates natural energy, gives stamina and anti-hangover with a refreshing lemon flavor and pleasant freshness of mint. 0% sugar - 0% caffeine – 0 kJ/kcal-0% salt – HIGHER
3. Opened offices and built business in several EE markets like Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan - PODRAVKA
4. Built new business model on Baltics Countries - PODRAVKA
5. Developed and launched new sweet brand Dolcela (Podravka) on Croatia, Slovenia and Hungary markets
6. Restructured sales operation in Podravka meat industry on Adria Region
Areas of knowledge and management skills in introducing and developing new markets, management of sales channels, marketing management, 18 years of work in an international multicultural environment incl. markets of Russia, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Austria, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, the Baltic States, Hungary and other European countries,
Areas of knowledge and management skills in the development of new brands and new product categories, as a category of frozen foods (fruits, vegetables, ice cream, frozen meat), groceries (seasonings, ketchups, sauces, mayonnaise, tomato products, etc.), drinks category (water, functional drinks, energy drinks, etc.), category of meat products (meat, sausages, pies, etc.).
Areas of knowledge and skills in supply chain management and business efficiency.
The ability to identify and attract business opportunities from the outside, in addition to driving the internal transformation of an organization so that it remains competitive.
Ability to build a business and ensure profitable growth internationally. A passionate leader with first-class experience and a track record of successful management and with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop a clear vision, as well as lead a team.
Skills to increase productivity and at the same time ensure growth.
Additional
Chairman of the Executive Board of the Business Council for Economic Cooperation with the Russian Federation
Skills and competencies
• Active Russian and English languages speaker
• Strong leadership skills
• Communication and presentation skills