Janko Gogolja, MBA
Seasoned finance executive with 25+ years in investment banking, corporate finance, and M&A across Croatia, SEE region, and the US. Previously at Credit Suisse First Boston and Houlihan Lokey. Regional CFO experience at €300M revenue M SAN Grupa managing cross-border acquisitions and project finance. CEO experience with Uxor Grupa, a local factoring financial institution. Through GYAS d.o.o. since 2008, has executed transactions exceeding €100 million across multiple sectors. Brings deep expertise in financial structuring, LBO financing, M&A and regulatory navigation.
Ivana Šimatović
Operational excellence leader with 15+ years driving efficiency transformations in financial services across Croatia and SEE region. Served 13 years at Raiffeisenbank Austria Zagreb as Process Excellence Manager, followed by Group-level roles at Addiko Bank covering the entire SEE region. Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with proven track record implementing process optimization and performance management systems.
Krunoslav Šimatović, MBA, ACCA
Private equity veteran with 25+ years managing the complete investment lifecycle in Croatia and CEE region. As Investment Director managed €75 million across three funds, completing 10 investments.. Direct energy infrastructure experience includes biogas plants development and Dalekovod power transmission company restructuring. Extensive M&A experience and EBRD and World Bank-financed project experience, including ESG performance.
Sandra Pezdevšek, MBA
Sandra Pezdevšek is a finance executive with over 20 years of experience in accounting, controlling, and financial management across various industries, including financial services, manufacturing, IT distribution, and advisory services. As Board Member and CFO of UXOR Group d.o.o., licensed by HANFA, she established and led finance, controlling, and accounting functions, coordinated audits, managed funding strategies, and built strong relationships with banks, regulators, and stakeholders. Her career includes CFO and board roles in demining and industrial companies, as well as senior finance positions in Adriatic Zagreb Factoring and M SAN Grupa, where she implemented ERP systems, financial reporting frameworks, and risk management processes. She also served as a Financial Expert for the World Bank on development and reconstruction projects. Sandra holds an MBA from the Zagreb School of Economics and Management, combining deep technical expertise with proven leadership in financial structuring, compliance, and business transformation.
Sebastian Vukušić, MSc
Energy sector executive with 25+ years of hands-on experience in renewable energy project development and management in Croatia. Direct experience developing biogas plants and bio-waste recovery projects, plus commercial expertise in oil and gas trading. Has held CEO, Board Member, and Executive Director roles across energy, automotive, and consulting sectors. Brings practical operational knowledge of the full renewable energy project lifecycle from development through management