Editorial
Let's gather impressions - Is it the right time to talk about success?
"Success diary - Who are the people who drive the business world" is a special edition with which eKapija closes the year. Something that started as our little experiment is now slowly growing into a tradition. We deliberately chose December for this newsletter. It is precisely that time of the year when we sum up our successes, when we look back on the year behind us and ask ourselves what we
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Conversation with Occasion
Preparations for EXPO 2027 are entering a key phase, while infrastructure, content and organization projects are being developed in parallel according to plan. The EXPO 2027 organization has recently been headed by Danilo Jerinić, who previously managed project operations and was part of the team
Behind Vladimir Đukanović`s successful investments and precise financial analyzes is a fundamental philosophy: a blend of intellectual discipline and a pragmatic approach to markets. Vladimir Đukanović is a financial expert, consultant, broker and investor, but the story of his life and career
Today`s leaders operate in a time of constant and rapid changes, 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. Their role is changing from authoritative management to
Vladan Stojković, general manager of Union Šped: A year of great results, we made the biggest leap so far
Union Sped marked 2025 as one of the most challenging, but also the most successful in its history. Despite global disruptions in supply chains and changes in the international transport market, the company managed to achieve the best results so far and confirm its position as one of the leading logistics systems in the country. In a year in which challenges and accelerated changes intertwined, Union Sped has realized several large operational ventures, among which the role of the main logistics partner in the Sava bridge construction project stands out. At the same time, the company initiated the acquisition of Intersped B, opened a new office in Bor and began the process of intensive digitalization, which laid the foundations for a new phase of growth. About the jubilee, key business
Bratislav Kocić, Bosch Mobility Aftermarket Sales Director for Serbia: For over 130 years, we've been driving change and setting standards in the automotive industry
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 cutting-edge solutions for future safety and mobility. At a time when the industry is changing faster than ever, this company is not just keeping up with the changes, but actively shaping them. On how to maintain a leadership position in the era of digitization, electrification and automation, how the role of sales is changing and what is the future of the aftermarket industry, we spoke with Bratislav Kocić, Sales Director of Bosch Mobility Aftermarket for Serbia. The Bosch company has been in business for more than 130 years and is a real influencer in the automotive industry, as you say. As a historical driver of key
Suzana Dubajić, general manager of Kärcher in Serbia: Experience that drives innovation is the recipe for 90 years of successful business
The combination of decades of experience and modern technologies has proven to be a winning formula for the success of the Kärcher company, which is celebrating its impressive 90 years of existence this year. Although the market and customer needs have changed over time, Kärcher has continuously succeeded in offering solutions that fit the moment - practical, innovative and necessary. Today, this family company employs 13,500 people in 130 companies throughout 73 countries, including Serbia.
Arijana Maksimcuk, owner of Telemax company:
In business, there is no waiting - you either create or you disappear
Ariana Maksimchuk entered entrepreneurship when the 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 from 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 technological business in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Today, more than two decades later,
Boško Tomašević, General Manager of CBRE SEE: We measure impact not only by the projects we implement, but by the trust we build and the changes that remain
Inclusion in the CEE TOP 100 list is a recognition of leaders who shape the real estate market in Central and Eastern Europe in the long term, setting standards of professionalism, sustainability and trust. Among them is CBRE SEE General Manager Boško Tomašević, whose career, which began in New York and continued through strong regional development, reflects a combination of global experience and a deep understanding of local markets. In an interview for eKapija, Tomašević talks about the
Siniša Palić, director of the Satwork company: For 20 years, we have been a reliable technology partner in the digitization of transport
Satwork d.o.o. company Banja Luka, a regional leader in the field of satellite vehicle tracking and development of advanced telemetry solutions, is proudly celebrating two decades of existence this year. The company is the owner of its own software solution, SatIRS. which is protected as an author`s work and has the relevant ISO certificates, which guarantees the quality of the service and the
Zoran Bošković, founder and CEO of Sistemiv and co-founder and CEO of Planeta Sport: If the human is not at the center of the digital transformation, it will not succeed
In an era where markets are rapidly evolving and consumers expect instant and seamlessly coordinated services, an organization`s ability to combine speed, accuracy and stability has become crucial. Zoran Bošković, founder and CEO of Sistemiv and co-founder and CEO of Planeta Sport, explains in an interview for eKapija how large systems can maintain business continuity even in years full of
Filip Borsik, General Manager of IB Interbilanz Consulting: Continuity, expertise and the ability to respond quickly make a real difference
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. From classic accounting services to complex audits, M&A and valuations, the company has over the years built a position as a partner that offers clients not only
How BIG shaped the retail market in 2025: Lev Weiss about the development of BIG network in Serbia and the region
Today, BIG CEE is one of the most relevant players in the retail sector of Serbia and the region. Behind us is a year that was both demanding and extremely productive - a year in which BIG achieved significant growth, implemented several strategic projects and continued to expand its network. CEO Lev Weiss reflects on one of the most dynamic years for the company, during which acquisitions and
Vladimir Vasiljević, director of the HUOT regional representative office: 120 years of innovation in water supply
In today`s Diary of Success, we publish an interview with Vladimir Vasiljević, director of the HUOT regional representative office on the threshold of a significant jubilee, the 120th anniversary of business. Can you tell us something about the very beginnings and what HUOT`s business looks like today? - It all started in 1906 with Mr. Albert Huot and the establishment of a brass foundry for the
Dušan Torbica, President of Elnos Group Management Board: Solutions, not excuses - the formula for success in 18 markets
Reliability is the key to our success. We do not rely on old glory. We strive to be better today than yesterday and we look at each day as a new opportunity. This was announced by Dušan Torbica, the president of the Elnos Group, which marks eight decades of tradition this year, three decades of modern business and operates in a total of 18 markets in the region and Europe. - We have great trust
Dušan Lazić, general manager of Glovo in Serbia: We are launching the next, exciting chapter in this market
Glovo is entering a new chapter on the Serbian market, after the appointment of Dušan Lazić, a long-time member of the company and one of the key people in its operational and financial development in the region, to the position of general manager. At a time when the delivery market in Serbia is experiencing strong growth, Lazić takes over the leadership with a clear plan: improvement of the
Inspiring People
Prof. Dr. Staniša Stojiljković: Every new interest is an advance on the front called life
Dr. Staniša Stojiljković, today retired professor of the Faculty of Technology in Leskovac, and for many years the Head of the Department of Environmental Engineering at that institution, lecturer of the international Quantess Association and the School of Public Health of the Faculty of Medicine in Belgrade, member of the Serbian Royal Academy of Scientists, associate of the Diabetics
Edina Selesković, artist from BiH: Sarajevo taught me empathy, New York courage, and between those two worlds I created my own language without borders
Edina Selesković 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, formed between Sarajevo and New York, she started her artistic journey in the early nineties in the United States of America, where she graduated from the renowned Corcoran School of