Big Change, Big Opportunities: Croatia Driven by Economic Recovery and Digital Revolution

AmCham Croatia and the leading CEE focused private equity fund Enterprise Investors organized an executive event on the opportunities of Croatian economy.

The event explored the remarkable transformation Croatia has undergone in recent years on the back of its economic recovery. Panel discussion shed light on the significant changes taking place in the country and the exciting opportunities they present. Expert panellists  delved into the key aspects propelling Croatia's growth, focusing on the digital revolution’s pivotal role.

Program:
09:00 - 09:30 Registration and breakfast
09:30 - 09:35 Opening remarks, Andrea Doko Jelušić, Executive Director, AmCham Croatia
09:35 - 09:55 Keynote speech, Michał Kędzia, Partner responsible for the Adria region, Enterprise Investors
09:55 - 10:55 Panel discussion

• Michał Kędzia, Partner responsible for the Adria region, Enterprise Investors
• Nina Mimica, Chief Innovation Officer, Studenac
• Miljan Ždrale, Head of Agribusiness for CSEE, EBRD
• Gordan Kolak, President of the Management Board, Končar
• Hajdi Ćenan, Co-founder & CEO at airt/President CRO STARTUP
• Moderator: Andrea Doko Jelušić, Executive Director, AmCham Croatia 

10:55-11:10 Q & A

Enterprise Investors is one of the largest private equity firms in Central and Eastern Europe. Active since 1990, the firm has raised nine funds. EI funds have invested and committed EUR 2.2 billion in 153 investments and exited 137 companies. Currently EI holds shares in two Croatian companies: bakery producer and retailer PAN-PEK and Studenac, the country’s largest proximity supermarket chain. A third company, sporting goods retailer Intersport ISI, operates throughout the entire Adria region.