Key skills and expertise

With over 20 years of experience in the energy and environmental sectors, the expert has demonstrated expertise in sustainable energy engineering, project development, and management. Career highlights include leading international and local initiatives, including EU-funded projects, with a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy. Accomplishments include implementing ESCO projects valued over 30 million EUR and advising on national energy regulations. Responsibilities have included leadership roles such as Director and Regional Director, overseeing technical due diligence, feasibility studies, and regulatory compliance. The expert's technical skills encompass advanced MS-Office, CAD-CAM, MathCAD, VISION, and SCADA systems.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), European Investment Bank (EIB), and the World Bank. Worked across diverse projects involving project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in the energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors. These projects have been both regional and national in scope, covering areas such as infrastructure and environmental protection across the Western Balkans, including countries like Croatia, Serbia, and Romania.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions at Director, Regional Director, and Senior Associate levels in the energy and environmental sectors, focusing on sustainable energy engineering and project management. Responsibilities have involved project implementation, technical due diligence, and regulatory compliance. The expert possesses interdisciplinary knowledge in energy efficiency and renewable energy, with projects spanning regional and country-specific scopes in Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans. This includes expertise in implementing energy efficiency models like ESCO across public and private sectors. Extensive geographic experience includes long-term assignments in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro, with additional work in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, and Chile. This broad exposure has provided deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Bringing a strong educational background, the expert holds a PhD in Technical Science from the University of Zagreb, Croatia. Additionally, an MSc in Technical Science and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering were obtained from the University of Rijeka, Croatia. These degrees reflect a solid foundation in technical and engineering disciplines, supporting the expert's extensive career. Language competences include fluency in Croatian, English, and Serbian, with a proficiency level of C2 in reading, speaking, and writing. The expert also has a B2 level in Italian and a B1 level in speaking, with German language skills at a B2 level for reading and B1 for speaking. These competences have been utilized in various international projects, multilingual teams, and professional interactions across several European countries.