Fast Growing Sectors in Croatia: Can They Accelerate National Economic Growth?

The American Chamber of Commerce in Croatia and the leading CEE focused private equity fund Enterprise Investors were once again fostering dialog on national economic growth with their upcoming executive event, “Fast Growing Sectors in Croatia: Can They Accelerate National Economic Growth?”

This event focused on the sectors poised to accelerate Croatia's economic expansion. Leading experts used panel discussion to examine how these rapidly growing industries contribute to the overall economic landscape and have the potential to drive economic advancement. They shared strategic insights and actionable intelligence with business leaders, inviting them to explore these key economic opportunities.

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
• Sandra Vojković, CEO, PAN-PEK
• Dragan Baškarad, COO, Studenac
• Gordan Kolak, President of the Management Board, Končar
• Boris Šavorić, Managing & Senior Partner, Šavorić & Partners
• 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 ten funds, which have invested and committed EUR 2.3 billion in 156 companies and exited 139 companies. Currently EI holds shares in two Croatian companies: bakery producer and retailer PAN-PEK and Studenac, the country’s fastest growing proximity supermarket chain by number of stores. A third company, sporting goods retailer Intersport ISI, operates throughout the entire Adria region.