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Branka Z.

Executive Advisor & Mentor

Zagreb, Croatia

Experience

Jan 2020 - Present
6 years

Executive Advisor & Mentor

EIT Health e.V. (EU Body)

  • Mentoring early-stage startups, guiding go-to-market strategies, and serving as panelist for investor presentations across Europe.
  • Supported multiple European innovation initiatives and accelerator programs.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020
4 years

Managing Director

GlycanAge Ltd

  • Directed biotechnology startup operations, oversaw legal frameworks, logistics, and brand development across UK and Croatia.
  • Represented company in major EU accelerator programs and investor forums.
Jan 2011 - Present
15 years

Founder & CEO

Abies Alba d.o.o.

  • Established management consulting firm specialising in corporate governance, strategic development, and international expansion.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2011
4 years

Head of Risk Management

Société Générale Croatia

  • Implemented corporate governance and regulatory alignment projects for the bank, leading a team of 50 employees.
Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
2 years

Project Manager

Capgemini Consulting Osterreich AG

  • Managed World Retail Banking Report project for Croatia, conducting C-level interviews and presenting insights at global Capgemini forums in Paris.
Jan 2005 - Dec 2007
3 years

Strategy Office

HPB Croatian Post Bank

  • Developed 5-year business plan and BSC model.
  • Introduced multi-level incentive scheme for sales teams.
  • Set up and implemented factoring, investment banking, and saving house.
  • Established a system of controls and management between corporate governance, risk management, and operational sector.
Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
1 year

Deputy CEO

Prvi Faktor d.o.o.

  • Launched Croatia’s first factoring risk management framework, supervised regulatory approvals, and led market positioning campaigns.

Summary

Empowering Growth Through Strategy, Finance, and Innovation.

Results-driven executive advisor and managing director with extensive experience across international business strategy, finance, and organisational leadership. Strong record of transforming complex challenges into sustainable growth and guiding startups through investment readiness and expansion. Expert in strategy execution, governance frameworks, risk management, and growth leadership. Known for guiding organisations from early concept through commercialisation, leading high-performance teams, and mentoring emerging entrepreneurs within the EU innovation landscape.

Languages

Croatian
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Education

University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics & Business

Master’s Degree in Economics, Accounting and Finance · Economics, Accounting and Finance · Zagreb, Croatia

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