In love with strategic communications and public affairs. Risks and reputation guardian. Guides companies through rough and good times. Speaker. Mentor. Managing Director at the Slovenian Technology Forum (Slovenski tehnološki forum).Barbara is an experienced business leader and international consultant with extensive experience in the areas public sector (Office of Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia), corporate affairs at an international corporation (Philip Morris International), general management of an outdoor advertising company (Epamedia d.o.o. / Premena d.o.o.) as well as a professional association (Slovenian Advertising Association). She also held a position of the Executive Director of the Golden Drum, International Advertising Festival, one of the biggest creative award shows in Europe. She also works as independent consultant – strategist, specialized in the areas of public affairs, government affairs, regulatory & issues management, compliance and corporate communications. During her career, she gained extensive knowledge and expertise in regulatory, policy and media researches, intelligence gathering, analyses as well as in developing regulatory and policy position papers and submissions in a variety of areas and sectors, such as fiscal & taxation, consumer protection, media, electronic communications, advertising, FMCG and gaming.Barbara is also keen speaker at conferences in Slovenia and abroad. Mentoring future managers and leaders is also one of her passions.Creativity has always been at the core of Barbara's work which means she applies many different innovative methods and approaches to consult, advise, mentor and facilitate. Certified facilitator of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method and materials.#strategiccommunications #publicaffairs #governmentaffairs #businessstrategy #riskmanagement #reputationmanagement #mentoring