Branka Zlatkov-Executive Advisor & Mentor
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Experience
Executive Advisor & Mentor
EIT Health e.V.
- Mentoring early-stage startups
- Guiding go-to-market strategies
- Serving as panelist for investor presentations across Europe
- Supporting multiple European innovation initiatives and accelerator programs
Managing Director
GlycanAge Ltd
- Directed biotechnology startup operations
- Oversaw legal frameworks, logistics, and brand development across the UK and Croatia
- Represented company in major EU accelerator programs and investor forums
Founder & CEO
Abies Alba d.o.o.
- Established management consulting firm specialising in corporate governance, strategic development, and international expansion
Head of Risk Management
Société Générale Croatia
- Implemented corporate governance and regulatory alignment projects
- Led a team of 50 employees
Project Manager
Capgemini Consulting Osterreich AG
- Managed World Retail Banking Report project for Croatia
- Conducted C-level interviews
- Presented insights at global Capgemini forums in Paris
Strategy Officer
HPB Croatian Post Bank
- Developed 5-year business plan and Balanced Scorecard model
- Introduced multi-level incentive scheme for sales teams
- Set up and implemented factoring, investment banking, and savings house services
- Established a system of controls and management between the corporate governance, risk management, and operational sectors
Deputy CEO
Prvi Faktor d.o.o.
- Launched Croatia’s first factoring risk management framework
- Supervised regulatory approvals
- Led market positioning campaigns
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Healthcare, and Biotechnology.
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Experienced in Strategy, Marketing, Finance, Investments and M&A, Legal, and Project Management.
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.
Skills
- Business Strategy
- Financial Planning
- Market Expansion
- Governance & Compliance
- Start-Up Mentorship
- Investment Readiness
- Market Access
- Pricing & Reimbursement
- Corporate Finance
- Risk Management
- Change Management
- International Leadership
- Communication & Negotiation
Languages
Education
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics & Business
Master’s Degree in Economics, Accounting and Finance Major · Economics · Zagreb, Croatia
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Branka is based in Zagreb, Croatia.
Branka speaks the following languages: Croatian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).
Branka has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Branka has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Branka may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Branka would be well-suited for roles such as: Executive Advisor & Mentor, Managing Director, Founder & CEO.
Branka's most recent position is Executive Advisor & Mentor at EIT Health e.V..
In recent years, Branka has worked for EIT Health e.V. and Abies Alba d.o.o..
Branka is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Healthcare. Branka also has some experience in Biotechnology.
Branka is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Marketing, and Finance. Branka also has some experience in Investments and M&A, Project Management, and Legal.
Branka has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Healthcare.
Branka has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Investments and M&A, and Marketing.
Branka holds a Master in Economics from University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics & Business.
The availability of Branka needs to be confirmed.
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