Enzo Smrekar

Enzo Smrekar has had extensive work experience in the consumer goods industry. Enzo started their career at Philip Morris International as a Sales Manager in Slovenia from 1988 to 1995. Enzo then joined Diageo, where they worked as a General Manager for the Slovenian, Croatian, and Bosnian markets, overseeing the establishment and development of the company. Afterward, they founded their own consulting company, Smrekar Consulting, where they worked on various projects for clients in the food and beverage industry. In 2005, they joined Droga d.d. as a Sales Director for Central and Eastern Europe before moving to Droga Kolinska d.d., where they held various roles, including COO, Managing Director of the Pate Business Unit, and Senior Executive Director of Savory Spreads. Enzo also held leadership positions at Atlantic Grupa, including Group Vice President for Savory Spreads and General Manager of the Strategic Business Unit. Throughout their career, they have consistently demonstrated strong leadership and expertise in sales, marketing, international expansion, and operational management.

Enzo Smrekar attended Harvard Business School in 2019, where they completed the Advanced Management Program AMP 197 in the field of Business Administration and Management. Prior to that, they pursued an MBA at the IEDC - Bled School of Management from 2005 to 2006. Enzo also received sales and marketing training at the Henley Business School's Sales & Marketing academy, and various practical business trainings at the Management Centre Europe MCE from 1995 to 1997. Additionally, they obtained certifications including Tuff Leadership Training step 1-2 in 2018, a Certificate for Members of Supervisory Boards in 2009, and a CIPD Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring. Enzo also holds an NLP Practitioner certification.