SPEAKER

Vedrana Likan

Managing Partner for Croatia, Slovenia and BIH
Colliers

Vedrana Likan name in the business world of Croatia and the wider Adriatic Region is synonymous with real estate and investments, market development and a sustainable economy, intellectual entrepreneurship, as well as women's leadership and systematic efforts to empower women in business. She is holding a position of Managing Partner of Colliers for Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Her career in Colliers started in late 2006 at the position of Senior Consultant. In early 2007, she was promoted to General Manager and in 2009 took over Managing Director position when her main responsibilities became business management and operational leadership of Colliers business in three countries - Croatia, Slovenia and BiH. In 2013, Vedrana became Partner in Colliers. As the shareholder and owner of the business, she continues to further develop the business while retaining company’s leading position on all three markets. Since 2017 onwards, Vedrana organised series of delegation trips to China and UAE to promote real estate and investment businesses in CEE and SEE, with special focus on Adriatic region, which resulted with strong entrance and nowadays presence in the region of major investors originating from those countries. From the beginning of her working career she was involved in the new business developments all over the Region including opening and developing new markets, branch set up, team recruitment and education. Prior to joining Colliers, Vedrana spent 10 years of her career in advertising industry and communication management. For 8 years in a row, the International Property Awards have recognised Colliers Croatia "Consultant of the Year" while in 2020 it has been named the Best consultant in Southeast Europe. In 2021, Colliers Croatia has won two more awards - Prestige Award for Best Consultancy firm and Best place to Work in Croatia.