Gordan Kolak holds a degree from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Rijeka and a master’s degree from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture at the University of Zagreb. Throughout his professional journey, he has attained significant expertise in strategic management and national and homeland security, leveraging his university education and advanced training at leading American and European civil and military institutions.

A specialist in business, financial, and organizational restructuring of complex business systems, Gordan boasts exceptional managerial and consulting experience. His successful leadership of his own consulting firm, specializing in business advisory across ICT solutions, strategic planning, implementation, monitoring, business strategy management, corporate governance, and auditing, underscores his expertise.

Gordan Kolak has capitalized on his professional expertise in leadership roles at various companies. At DOK-ING, he focused on the production of robotic machines for special purposes. He then took on a role at King ICT, specializing in system integration for ICT. His tenure at Megatrend and Megatrend Business Solutions involved overseeing ICT distribution and solutions, and at Dalekovod Production, he was responsible for production and engineering. 

In 2019, he was appointed Deputy President, and in 2020, President of the Management Board of KONČAR Inc. As the head of the company, he led a comprehensive transformation focused on strengthening the renewable energy segment, digital platforms, and advanced technological solutions. Under his leadership, KONČAR achieved record levels in revenue, profit, profit margins, and backlog. He places strong emphasis on internationalization, modernization of manufacturing capacities, digital transformation, investment in research and development, and the enhancement of corporate culture and organizational resilience. Under his leadership, KONČAR has grown into Croatia’s largest net exporter and emerged as a regional leader in technological innovation, with a clear focus on sustainability and digital transition.

As a member of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia, he actively participated in the Homeland War and the development of the national defense system. He also served in the UN peacekeeping mission in Sierra Leone and remains actively involved in the development of Croatia’s national security and defense framework.

Gordan has held prominent positions, such as President of the Croatian Association of Management Consultants, and has also shared his expertise as a lecturer at the Zagreb School of Economics and Management. From 2015 to 2020, he was Secretary of the Homeland Security Council of the President of the Republic of Croatia. He is also an active member of numerous business associations.

He has received distinguished honors, including the Homeland War Memorial Medal, recognition from the Society of American Military Engineers, and the United Nations Medal for his participation in the peacekeeping mission in Sierra Leone.