Diary of Success – eKapija presents a new special edition newsletter dedicated to people who drive the business world

Traditionally in December, the business portal eKapija has published a new edition of the thematic newsletter “Diary of Success – People Who Drive the Business World.”

In this edition, read the stories of successful business people, their business advice, but also personal stories, as well as macroeconomic reviews of the market situation.

Preparations for EXPO 2027 are entering a crucial phase, and the organization has recently been headed by Danilo Jerinic, who previously managed the project’s operations and was part of the team responsible for the most demanding infrastructure and urban transformations. It is this experience, he says, that has enabled him to take over leadership at a time when the focus of the entire system is shifting to the construction, execution and program framework of the exhibition. In an interview for eKapija, Jerinic emphasizes that all works are in accordance with the planned dynamics, that the infrastructure, halls, thematic and national pavilions are being developed in parallel.

Vladimir Djukanovic is a financial expert, consultant, broker and investor, but the story of his life and career is far more than balance sheets, investments and numbers. In an interview with eKapija, he reveals how personal discipline, family values and a passion for writing shape his view of finances, investments and life.

Today’s leaders operate in a time of constant and rapid change, where stability is no longer a given. Those who lead the modern business world are not just decision-makers, but visionaries who understand technology, people and social trends. This is also confirmed by Jelena Vuletic, leadership coach, founder of Balance to Business and co-founder of the Balkan Polyvagal Academy. As she said in an interview with eKapija, today’s leaders must be adaptable, transparent and focused on the human side of business.

In a year in which challenges and rapid changes intertwined, Union Sped implemented several major operational undertakings, among which the role of the main logistics partner in the Sava Bridge construction project stands out. At the same time, the company launched the acquisition of Intersped B, opened a new office in Bor and began an intensive digitalization process, laying the foundation for a new phase of growth. We talk to Vladan Stojkovic, CEO of Union Sped, about the anniversary, key business breakthroughs and strategic decisions that shaped this year.

With more than 130 years of innovation behind it, Bosch is synonymous with technological progress in the automotive industry - from the first ignition systems to the most modern solutions for safety and mobility of the future. We talked to Bratislav Kocic, Sales Director of Bosch Mobility Aftermarket for Serbia, about how to maintain a leading position in the era of digitalization, electrification and automation, how the role of sales is changing and what the future of the aftermarket industry holds.

The combination of decades of experience and modern technologies has proven to be a winning formula for the success of the Karcher company, which this year marks an impressive 90 years of existence. As Suzana Dubajic, CEO of Karcher in Serbia, said in an interview with eKapija, the development strategy on the domestic market is based on a simple principle: to be where the customer is.

Arijana Maksimcuk entered entrepreneurship when circumstances were anything but favorable. In the post-war period, without safe templates and ready-made paths, she decided to build her own system of values and work. Telemax was born out of the need for creation, freedom and constant pushing of boundaries, and its founder is today considered one of the rare female leaders in the engineering and technology business in BiH.

Inclusion in the CEE TOP 100 list is a recognition of leaders who are shaping the real estate market in Central and Eastern Europe in the long term, setting standards of professionalism, sustainability and trust. Among them is the CEO of CBRE SEE Bosko Tomasevic. In an interview with eKapija, Tomasevic talks about the significance of this recognition, understanding the contemporary impact in the real estate sector, the transformation of the Southeast European market, as well as the role of leadership, team and long-term vision in a time of constant change.

The company Satwork d.o.o. Banja Luka, a regional leader in the field of satellite vehicle tracking and the development of advanced telemetry solutions, is proudly celebrating two decades of existence this year. The company owns its own software solution, SatIRS, which is protected as a copyrighted work and has relevant ISO certificates, which guarantee the quality of service and information security. On this occasion, we spoke with the company’s director, Sinisa Palic, about the vision, challenges and formula for success.

In an era in which markets are rapidly evolving, and consumers expect instant and flawlessly coordinated services, an organization’s ability to combine speed, accuracy and stability has become crucial. Zoran Boskovic, founder and CEO of Sistemiv and co-founder and CEO of Planeta Sport, explains in an interview with eKapija how large systems can maintain business continuity even in years of uncertainty, when every operational detail is important.

Two decades of presence on the Serbian market have made IB Interbilanz Consulting one of the recognizable names in the field of financial, tax and business consulting, especially among international companies operating in the region. In an interview for our portal, Filip Borsik, CEO of IB Interbilanz Consulting, talks about key milestones in the company’s development, the expectations of international clients operating in Serbia, the sectors in which they are currently recording the most dynamic growth, but also about the role of leadership.

BIG CEE is today one of the most relevant players in the retail sector of Serbia and the region. A year that was both demanding and extremely productive is behind us - a year in which BIG achieved significant growth, implemented several strategic projects and continued to expand its network. CEO Lev Weiss looks back on one of the company`s most dynamic years, during which acquisitions and the opening of new retail parks created more than 1,000 new jobs across the country.

In the Diary of Success, we are also publishing an interview with Vladimir Vasiljevic, director of the regional representative office of HUOT on the threshold of a significant jubilee, the 120th anniversary of its business.

The key to our success is reliability. We do not rely on old glory. We try to be better today than yesterday and see every day as a new opportunity. This was stated by Dusan Torbica, president of the Elnos Group, which this year marks eight decades of tradition, three decades of modern business and operates in a total of 18 markets in the region and Europe.

Glovo is entering a new chapter on the Serbian market, after Dusan Lazic, a long-time member of the company and one of the key people in its operational and financial development in the region, was appointed CEO. In an interview with eKapija, Lazic reveals how he sees his new role, what his priorities will be and why he believes that Serbia has special potential for the growth of digital delivery services.

Behind every successful business story lies a vision, an idea, but also a lot of courage. That is how Marjan Vujovic decided to step out of his comfort zone and replace his position as an electrical engineer in a publicly owned company with entrepreneurship 35 years ago. Thus was born GPS Insulators, which today, more than three decades later, is a leader in the production of insulators and power equipment.

Dalibor Arbutina has been leading the Public Enterprise Nuclear Facilities of Serbia for more than ten years. In the next five years, he believes, it is crucial to establish a legal framework, strengthen the regulatory body and develop study programs that will ensure continuous human resource development. Serbia, he says, has the experts and infrastructure for the first phases of nuclear projects, but success depends on a coordinated approach between the state, educational institutions and international partners, so that nuclear energy becomes a safe and sustainable part of the energy mix.

Years of experience in large banking systems have shown him that structures that are slow to accept change often limit personal contribution, and that innovation finds it difficult to find space. It was then that Vladimir Vasic, former Secretary General of the Association of Banks of Serbia and a long-time expert in renowned international companies, decided to focus his career on small and medium-sized enterprises. In an interview for eKapija, Vasic analyzes the changes in the banking sector, the current economic situation in Serbia, the challenges for the capital market and investment strategies, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy, risk management and long-term planning for sustainable development.

Dr. Stanisa Stojiljkovic, now a retired professor at the Faculty of Technology in Leskovac, and for many years the head of the Department of Environmental Engineering at that institution, a lecturer at the international association Quantes and the School of Public Health at the Faculty of Medicine in Belgrade, a member of the Serbian Royal Academy of Scientists, and an associate of the Serbian Diabetic Association, is professionally and personally synonymous with success. Sometimes too modest to reveal all his accolades, he likes to say that his greatest success is that he has brought up several extraordinary generations of students and that his knowledge has made life better for many people.

Edina Seleskovic is one of the most prominent contemporary artists from the former Yugoslavia, whose work spans sculpture, multimedia, performance, and large-scale public installations. Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina and raised between Sarajevo and New York, she began her artistic journey in the early 1990s in the United States. In an interview with eKapija, Edina talks about how living between two worlds has shaped her expression, how the audience becomes the author of her works, why censorship and restrictions have become crucial for her creative growth, and how art and business are intertwined in contemporary society.

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eKapija.com Beograd

Expo 2027 doo Beograd

CBRE d.o.o. Beograd

Union Šped d.o.o. Dobanovci

KARCHER Beograd

Telemax d.o.o. Banja Luka

SATWORK d.o.o. Banja Luka

SEBRE d.o.o. Beograd

IB Interbilanz Consulting doo

Planeta sport doo Beograd

JP Nuklearni objekti Srbije Beograd

GPS INSULATORS d.o.o. Beograd

Elnos Srbija doo Beograd

PREDSTAVNIŠTVO HUOT BEOGRAD

SISTEMIV

BALANCE TO BUSINESS

Robert Bosch d.o.o. Beograd

CEE-BIG Management doo Beograd

ELNOS BL d.o.o. Banja Luka

GLOVO INFRASTRUCTURE RSB

Glovoapp Technology d.o.o. Beograd

EXPO 2027

CBRE SEE

Balance to Business

Union Šped

Karcher

Telemax

Satwork doo Banja Luka

Sistemiv

Elnos Grupa

Glovo

IB Interbilanz Consulting

HUOT

BIG CEE

Planeta Sport

Bosch Mobility Aftermarket

GPS Insulators

Public Enterprise Nuclear Facilities of Serbia

Danilo Jerinić

Vladimir Đukanović

Jelena Vuletić

Bratislav Kocić

Suzana Dubajić

Arijana Maksimčuk

Siniša Palić

Zoran Bošković

Filip Boršik

Lev Weiss

Vladimir Vasiljević

Dušan Torbica

Dušan Lazić

Marjan Vujović

Dalibor Arbutina

Vladimir Vasić

Staniša Stojiljković

Edina Selesković

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