My professional focus is on creative economy, innovation and cultural statistics. I am a CEO with 20 years of international experience supporting governments, creative entrepreneurs, and NGOs in building a sustainable, inclusive, innovative, and mission-driven creative economy. 

Since 2005, I have advised global organizations such as UNESCO, the World Bank, UNDP, the Council of Europe, the British Council, and others on the development of the cultural and creative economy and cultural statistics.  As a recognized thought leader with extensive experience in policy planning, research, and analysis of local and regional creative economy development, I focus on cultural statistics, job creation, economic fairness, and enhancing economic well-being in the creative sector. 

Currently, I serve as Consultant and Head of Research and Development at  the Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship and Innovation, leading cross-sector projects focused on the cultural economy, creative entrepreneurship and the revitalization of artistic crafts through innovative approaches. As CEO of Creative Glass Serbia Initiative, I am pioneering the integration of traditional craftsmanship and immersive technologies, transforming glass heritage through metaglass innovation, experiential design, and entrepreneurial strategies. 

With recognized expertise in the creative economy and two decades of experience, I help organizations, governments, artists and creative entrepreneurs to develop and bring innovative, systematic, and sustainable projects to life. My approach combines strategic thinking, innovative knowledge and creativity, enabling different stakeholders to transform ideas into impactful and sustainable initiatives. 

If you are looking to develop innovative, sustainable, and systematic programme or research in the creative economy, I would be glad to share my expertise and experience to help create lasting and successful outcomes. My areas of expertise include:

• Policy and governance of the creative economy (including mapping studies, research reports, and assessment of the economic and social values of CCIs);

• Creative economy ecosystem building;

• Assessment and development of green and circular entrepreneurship in the creative sector;

• Strategic management, business planning, and feasibility studies for cultural heritage and the creative sector investment projects;

• Creative entrepreneurship and business development in the creative industries;

• Digital transformation of creative sector and creative finance;

• Cultural statistics methodology development, research, and evaluation;

• Mapping and building sustainable value chains in artisanal and traditional crafts;

• Financial literacy for creative entrepreneurs, artists, and cultural NGOs;

• Financial sustainability and financing models for cultural heritage revitalization;

• Design and advisory for innovative programmes and projects in the creative economy;

I look forward to collaborating with those who share a vision of building resilient, inclusive, and fair creative economy ecosystems.  Feel free to reach out by sharing your idea via email or by requesting a meeting.