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Date of birth: 12/28/1975 | Nationality: Croatian | University of Cologne (Universität zu Köln) — Diplom Economist (Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät)

Senior public-sector executive with 20+ years’ experience in regional development, EU-funded project design and implementation, and strategic planning. As Director of LIRA, leads institutional strategy, financial planning, and multi-stakeholder programmes to stimulate local investment and sustainable practices—extensive experience coordinating cross-border and transnational cooperation projects and drafting national-level development strategies. Proven track record in regional coordination, multi-stakeholder program management, and representation of organisations before public authorities and funding bodies.