EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Celebrates Croatia’s Leading Entrepreneurs
The eleventh edition of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program concluded with an awards ceremony recognizing entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation and leadership continue to create value for the economy and society.
This year’s event once again brought together leading representatives of the Croatian business community, institutions and program partners to celebrate entrepreneurship and outstanding business achievements. The finalists of the 2026 edition showcased remarkable business success stories, demonstrating resilience, innovation and a strong commitment to growth and development.
The highlight of the evening was the announcement of Srđan Kovačević, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ORQA, as the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 winner. As the national winner, he will represent Croatia at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ competition. His achievement further highlights the strength of Croatian innovation and the growing global impact of technology-driven companies emerging from the region.
The event reaffirmed the importance of entrepreneurship as a key driver of innovation, economic growth and long-term prosperity. Through the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program, EY continues to recognize and promote entrepreneurs whose achievements inspire future generations and contribute to the development of a stronger and more competitive business environment.