Born on June 2nd 1979. In 2006, he graduated at University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture (Plant production – pomology, viticulture and enology). In 2007, he started working for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management as Team Leader Assistant, Orbicon A/S. In 2009, he was at the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Adviser and Expert Associate for Coordination and Reporting in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development. From 2010 to 2012, in the Ministry of Regional Development, Forestry and Water Management, he was the Head of Independent Department for European Integration and International Cooperation (May 2010- March 2011) and Head of Sector for Regional Development and Cross-border Cooperation (March 2011 – May 2012). In June 2012 he started working for the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds, and in the period from 2012 to 2016 he was the Head of Service for Control and Legal Affairs (June 2012– March 2015), Head of Service for Financial Management and Control, Monitoring and Evaluation April 2015 – April 2016) and the Head of Sector for Preparation and Implementation of Projects (May 2016– October 2016). Since December 2016 he is Assistant Minister, Directorate for Rural Development (Ministry of Agriculture)
During his professional career, he gained ten years of experience in coordinating partnerships and project teams, including project cycle management, designing Quality Plans and regulations and monitoring and trouble-shooting. Except consolidated experience in working in a team and motivating junior team members for results-driven collaboration, he has wide experience of needs analysis and adaption. Results-orientated approach to Project Management and Implementation. Excellent knowledge of EU Regulations and Policies, CAP, Cohesion Policy.
