Ivana Nikolik

Ivana Nikolik has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Currently, they work as a Business Development Executive- International for IWConnect, starting in August 2021. Ivana is also an Official Member of Forbes Business Development Council since August 2022. In addition, they serve as an Ambassador and Mentor for WOMEN IN TECH - Global Movement since January 2022.

Prior to their current roles, Ivana was the Managing Partner and International Business Development Executive at INVK - Instituut voor Kennisoverdracht from October 2018 to July 2021. Ivana also worked as a Consultant and Business Mentor for UNDP from February 2019 to January 2020.

Before that, Ivana held the position of Plant Manager at DRÄXLMAIER Group from October 2017 to September 2018. Ivana also served as the CEO of the Agency for Foreign Investments and Export Promotion of the Republic of Macedonia from January 2017 to August 2017, and as the Deputy CEO from February 2016 to January 2017.

Furthermore, Ivana has experience working as a Board Member - Corporate Committee for Transformation at Makedonski Telekom AD from September 2015 to January 2017. Ivana also served as a Supervisory Board Member at Elektrostopanstvo na Makedonija and MEPSO A.D. from October 2014 to October 2016.

Throughout their career, Ivana Nikolik has demonstrated their expertise in business development, management, consulting, and mentorship, making their a valuable asset to any organization they work with.

Ivana Nikolik's education history is as follows:

- Ivana Nikolik obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in E-business from the Faculty of Economics at the University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius" in an unspecified year before 2003.

- Ivana Nikolik pursued a Master of Science degree in Computer Networks and E-Technologies from the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering at Skopje. The start year is mentioned as 2009, but the end year is not specified.

- Ivana Nikolik attended the Schulich School of Business at York University for an Executive Program in Strategic Agility. Although the start year is not mentioned, the program was completed by the end of 2013.

- Ivana Nikolik earned an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from The University of Sheffield. The start year is stated as 2014, and the end year is not provided.

- Ivana Nikolik is currently participating in the LEADER Project - Business and Entrepreneurship Development Program at the Ivey Business School at Western University. The start year is mentioned as 2022, but the end year is not specified.

In addition to the education history, Ivana Nikolik possesses the following certifications:

- In March 2014, Ivana Nikolik obtained a certification in Accounting, financial statements, and practical use of VAT and PIT Law from PKF Nova Konsalting.

- In June 2013, Ivana Nikolik received a certification in International Diplomatic Protocol and Corporate Etiquette from The Protocol School of Washington.

- In April 2012, Ivana Nikolik obtained a certification in Public Governance and Structural Reforms from The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies.

- In October 2011, Ivana Nikolik received a certification in Public Private Partnership from The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies.

- In November 2010, Ivana Nikolik obtained a certification in Foreign Direct Investment Policies from The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies.

- In July 2016, Ivana Nikolik completed the Austrian Leadership Program, offered by Bundesministerium für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten (MFA Austria).

- In June 2015, Ivana Nikolik participated in the Academy for International Business Officials conducted by the Ministry of Commerce, China (MOFCOM).

- In February 2019, Ivana Nikolik completed a Training for Business Mentoring organized by UNDP North Macedonia.

- In December 2021, Ivana Nikolik obtained a certification in Modern Management Methods from the IW Education Center.

- In February 2022, Ivana Nikolik received a certification in Data Analysis from the IW Education Center.