"Learning without thinking is useless; thinking without learning is dangerous" - Confucius Zeljko Erkapic is currently holding the position of CEO in Agricultural Equipment Cluster Ltd. This cluster project was initiated within Croatian Employer's Association by founding National Centre for Clusters in the beginning of 2007 which included another 4 cluster initiatives apart from Agricultural Equipment Cluster. Working on that project in structuring and organizing the cluster almost for two and half years, Agricultural Equipment Cluster separated from National Centre for Clusters in July 2009 and formally was registered as Limited Liability Company. Before coming to current position, in his career Zeljko worked in several distinguished firms mainly as CEO or commercial manager. His prior education is primarily focused on economics as he graduated the Foreign Trade Faculty at Zagreb University. He also has a great deal of experience in export and import businesses. In recent years, and after 20 years of experience in the field of economy, he graduated at the postgraduate program of Entrepreneurship at University of J.J. Strossmayer in Osijek. Zeljko is also active in a scientific project ‘Gaining economic prosperity by strengthening regional competitiveness’ started by Faculty of Economics in Osijek. He coauthored several scientific studies at the same faculty. Since summer 2009 - 2014. Zeljko has actively participated as a lecturer at Public Relations and Media Studies Graduate School "KAIROS" in Zagreb.During 2014 "KAIROS" was assigned to the University of Applied Sciences "VERN" in Zagreb.
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Cluster Manager (Ceo)Klaster Poljomehanizacije D.O.O. (Agricultural Equipment Cluster) Apr 2007 - PresentOsijekCompany profile Structuring and organizing of Agricultural Equipment Cluster began in late 2006 under the operational leadership of the Croatian Employers Association, the National Center for Clusters (NCC). Initial funds that have enabled the realization of these initiatives were the EU funds through CEE Cluster Network project, followed by Ministry of Economy, Labour and Entrepreneurship (MINGORP) resources and also by funding of regional and local communities, respectively Osijek-Baranja… Show more Company profile Structuring and organizing of Agricultural Equipment Cluster began in late 2006 under the operational leadership of the Croatian Employers Association, the National Center for Clusters (NCC). Initial funds that have enabled the realization of these initiatives were the EU funds through CEE Cluster Network project, followed by Ministry of Economy, Labour and Entrepreneurship (MINGORP) resources and also by funding of regional and local communities, respectively Osijek-Baranja County and the City of Osijek. By July 2009 the cluster operates and develops under the name of Croatian Agricultural Equipment Cluster (CAEC) within the Croatian Employers' Association National Center for Clusters (CEA NCC). After 14 July, when it was registered at the Commercial Court in Osijek, Cluster continues operations under a new name as Agricultural Equipment Cluster Ltd. (AEC).The founders of Agricultural Equipment Cluster Ltd. (AEC) - OLT Plc. – Osijek 1/8 of total equity share - Eurometal Ltd. – Osijek 1/8 of total equity share- Hittner Ltd. – Bjelovar 1/8 of total equity share- Gramip Ltd. – Dubrava 1/8 of total equity share- POD Ltd. – Dežanovac 1/8 of total equity share- Hidraulika Plc. – Kutina 1/8 of total equity share- Labinprogres TPS Ltd. – Labin 1/8 of total equity share- Pecka Ltd. – Markovac Našički 1/8 of total equity shareIn addition to these companies that are equal shareholders (owners) of Agricultural Equipment Cluster Ltd., there are also other members and associate members of the Cluster. These include other companies, research facilities and institutions for promoting entrepreneurship and innovations. By signing permanent consortium agreements, as well as different business cooperation contracts the Cluster at this time records the number of 23 members. . Show less
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Member Of The BoardCroatian Competitiveness Cluster For Automotive Sector Feb 2013 - PresentZagrebAutomotive sector is the key initiator of sustainable economic development based on a high technology production, applied knowledge and innovations and it is a leader in producing high added value products.The automotive sector is managed in a SMART and sustainable way, applying renewable energy resources and energy efficiency. Companies are specialised by activities and a supply channel is built within the sector.
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Member Of The BoardCroatian Competitiveness Cluster For Food Processing Sector Jan 2013 - PresentZagrebThe cluster represents a networking and cooperation platform for different business subjects aiming to improve food processing sector competitiveness in the Republic of Croatia. Cluster inaugural assembly was held in January 2013 in Zagreb, comprised of recognised business subjects and public, private and business institutions, scientific and research community stakeholders and professional and business associations.The goal of networking of various interested stakeholders during the… Show more The cluster represents a networking and cooperation platform for different business subjects aiming to improve food processing sector competitiveness in the Republic of Croatia. Cluster inaugural assembly was held in January 2013 in Zagreb, comprised of recognised business subjects and public, private and business institutions, scientific and research community stakeholders and professional and business associations.The goal of networking of various interested stakeholders during the implementation of different projects is to contribute to the enhancement of competitiveness of business subjects, increase the employment and competitiveness of food-processing sector, develop equal regional development and sustainable development and wellbeing of the society. Show less
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Member And Co-Founder Of The Institute For Strategic Studies Panon In OsijekThink Tank "Panon" Http://Www.Panon.Eu/ Dec 2012 - PresentOsijek
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Lecturer – “Entrepreneurship Basics”College For Public Relations And Media Studies “Kairos”, Zagreb Sep 2009 - Jun 2014Since 2014 "Kairos" Was Assigned To The University Of Applied Sciences "Vern" In ZagrebDeveloped syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades
Željko Erkapić Education Details
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University Of J.J. Strossmayer, Faculty Of Economics In Osijek, Postgraduate Study In EntrepreneurshipEconomics - Entrepreneurship -
Zagreb University, Faculty Of Foreign TradeInternational Economics - Foreign Trade -
High Economic School "Dr. Mijo Mirković", PulaEconomics - Tourism
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Željko Erkapić attended University Of J.j. Strossmayer, Faculty Of Economics In Osijek, Postgraduate Study In Entrepreneurship, Zagreb University, Faculty Of Foreign Trade, High Economic School "dr. Mijo Mirković", Pula.
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Željko Erkapić's colleagues are Matea Čuljak, Dina Liović, Marinela Mokriš, Jakov Mandić, Ana-Marija Sarić, Ninoslav Novak, Marijana Zekic-Susac.
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