Course Excellence in Innovation and design thinking

Excellence in Innovation and design thinking

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Marta Naumovska Grnarova

M.Sc. Marta Naumovska Grnarova is regional leader in women entrepreneurship for metal sector driven by innovation.In 1988 she graduated at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the University „Ss.Cyril and Methodius” – Skopje,receiving Bachelor Degree of Mechanical Engineering with specialization“Welding and design of metal welded structures”. In 2018 she completes the master degree studies at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the same University in Industrial Managementon the subject“Integration of design management as a strategic tool for innovation in SMEs”.

She is General Manager of Zavar, family-owned metal processing and welding company founded in 1988. Under her lead company Zavar, specialized in design and production of processing equipment and pressure vessels for pharma, chemical and food industry became a regional leader based on expertise, quality and innovation with up to 85% of exportsin EU, UK and USA. She introduced the design segment in the company by founding the brand Zavar Design with a main focus on designer radiators, unique heating objects with sculptural appearance where she combines technology and arts. Zavar Design in 2017 was listed among seven most influential design radiator brands and awarded by prestigious Best Innovative Design award by the American Society of Interior Designers ASID New York Metro. BIG SEE Design award in 2018, nomination for German Design Award in 2019 and German Design Award Winner in 2020 were following.

Her educational background includes different programs such as Young Manager Exchange in Bristol UK 2004, Strategic Business Management Program in Stockholm 2009 and Kuala Lumpur 2010, Export Marketing Strategy DevelopmentProgram in Rotterdam 2010, Design Management Program in Tokyo 2015 and Executive Management Program in Kellogg Business Scholl Chicago 2018.

In 2014 she founded business association for metal and electro industry MAMEI with a main goal of growing the industrial sector by extended collaboration between the companies and mutual presentation to foreign markets. For four yearsshe was Board member of NL Chamber of Commerce and currently she is member of the “Council for advanced technologies” and “Council for Industry development and exports” – both at Macedonian Chamber of Commerce.

She is fluent in English, Macedonian, Serbian and Croatian, Greek.

Modules covered:

International Marketing

Excellence in Innovation and design thinking

Dritan Mezini

Dritan Mezini is the founder and the Executive Director of DM Consulting Services (www.dm-consulting.biz) in Albania and in Kosovo. He is also the founder of the well-known regional online job portal www.duapune.com.

Dritan lived, in the USA starting from 1996 till early 2004.

Regarding the Labor Market engagement, Mr. Mezini is a member of National Labour Council, Board Chairman of VET School “Gjergji Canco”.

Dritan is active in the majority of future jobs and skills topic, digital transformation, startup, entrepreneurship and innovation activities in Albania, Kosovo and in the region. He has participated as a juror and mentor in many startup activities in Albania and in the region.

Dritan volunteers and drives activities supporting the community, sport ecosystem and environment.

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Intercultural management, International Human Resource Management & Negotiations

Valentin Pepeljugoski

He has experience working IPRs related projects/cases in Republic of North Macedonia, Kosovo, Serbia, Albania and throughout Balkans. As part of the Macedonian negotiation team, Pepeljugoskiparticipated in the WTO accession process having in-depth knowledge on WTO TRIPS Agreement.

He is fluent in English, Macedonian, Serbian and Croatian, as well as German and Bulgarian.

Modules covered:

International commercial law and regulatory

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What is happening in the global market?

Where are we in the digital workplace?

What holds the future of the jobs and skills?

Are we ready?

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determination of the governing law in agreements with international characteristics;

jurisdiction in disputes with international characteristics (internal, international, and European public law);

arbitration (arbitration clause, rules of procedure);

enforcement of a foreign judgment or arbitration decision.

Bertram Lohmüller

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International Business Management

International Sales

International Marketing

Anna Mozzhukhina

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Intercultural management, International Human Resource Management & Negotiations

Dr. Andreas Frost

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International commercial law and regulatory

Ruben Gotthardt, M.A.

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Global Sourcing & Logistics

Dr. Nikolas Hourvouliades

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International Financial Management

dr.sc. Vedran Ceranić

At EFFECTUS, he lectures on a number of private law courses (Fundamentals of Commercial Law, Company Law, Management of Capital Companies, Status Changes of Companies). Narrow areas of research interest are in the domain of commercial and company law and arbitration.

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International commercial law and regulatory

Vlatko Bezoski

With over 20 years of work experience in project management, as well as design and process management, Vlatko Bezoski has gained over the years extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of logistics, international transport and global supply chains.

He graduated from the Faculty of Economics at the University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius University – Skopje in 2000, and in 2006 completed a master’s degree in the field of logistics and global supply chains at City College Thessaloniki as part of the Sheffield University – England.

Fluent in English, Macedonian, Serbian and Croatian.

Today Vlatko Bezoski is Director of Sales and Marketing for Macedonia in Quehenberger Logistic Macedonia.

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Global Sourcing & Logistics

Ljupco Veleski

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International Business Management

International Sales

Kalin Babusku

Kalin Babušku is the Managing Partner of Macedonia Export, working on Brand Management and Brand Development.He is responsible for development of the following brands on the international market:

NoBull…™ – (www.justnobull.com)

Bio422™ – (www.fourtwentytwo.eu)

B-GoodFood™ – (www.b-goodfood.com)

Tip of the Week™

He has been awarded as the Best Promoter of Macedonia for the year 2011 and for Best Business Plan in 2007. Kalin speaks English, Bulgarian, Serbian/Croatian fluently and has basic knowledge of German.

Modules covered:

International Marketing

Elena Mladenovska Jelenkovikj

Strategy, marketing & business development

Marketing and Communication – Product development – Pricing – CRM – Sales – Change Management

She is constantly seeking for new professional and private challenges which will make positive difference in the working environment and the society, that way enhancing efficiency and wider business impact. Self-challenging for constant personal and professional development.

Areas of expertise: Strategy, Business Development, International Marketing, Product Development, Pricing, Operational Management, Innovation, Business Intelligence, CRM, CX, PR and Media, Leadership, Sales, Sales Support and DC, Sustainable Development, Change Management, Event management.

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International Marketing

Kastriot Arifi

Other notable experiences include the working for a globally renowned research company Canadean LTD, responsible for the regional markets of Kosovo, Albania and Macedonia, as research consultant involved in producing in-depth market insight reports through qualitative market research.

Modules covered:

International Marketing