Goran Bogatinovski is a seasoned professional in customs and risk management, currently serving as a Risk Management Senior Advisor at the Control and Investigation Sector of the Customs Administration of the Republic of North Macedonia since January 2022. As a WCO Risk Management Recognised Expert since December 2011, Goran has contributed significantly to capacity-building initiatives within the World Customs Organization and is also an Accredited Operational and Technical Advisor specializing in Intellectual Property Rights. Goran's extensive experience includes leadership roles at the Customs Administration of the Republic of Macedonia, where positions held included Head of Risk Management Department and Head of the Department for Non-Tariff measures and IPR. Goran completed education at St. Cyril and Methodius State University in Skopje.