Last week, we were proud to receive the Lider Invest award for the best medium-sized manufacturing investment in Croatia. This respected award, launched in 2016 by the Croatian business weekly Lider, celebrates investments that create new jobs, drive export growth, and generate added value for the economy. 

The initiative is supported by HAMAG-BICRO, the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR), and the Croatian Association of Counties. We were recognized in the “100% Lider Invest Medium Investment” category (for investments between EUR 1.3 million and EUR 19.9 million), with Josip Ninić, President of the Management Board of KONČAR – Electric Vehicles, accepting the award on behalf of our team.

At KONČAR, we see the future of transportation as green, smart, and built on local innovation. This investment, focused on expanding the production capacity of KONČAR – Electric Vehicles, brings that vision to life. It strengthens our contribution to technological progress, energy sustainability, and the competitiveness of KONČAR and our partner SMEs across domestic and European markets.

Alongside the Lider Invest award, we are delighted to have been honoured with the Brand Leader award, a prestigious confirmation of our excellence in corporate communications and strategic brand management. This recognition was presented by leading domestic and regional experts at Brand Forum 2025, the second edition of this standout regional event focused on branding, innovation, and business opportunities. 

On the opening day of the forum, 12 June, our Marketing and Corporate Communications team took part in a series of Master Workshops designed to foster new ideas and connections. The Brand Awards Gala served as the grand finale of the evening, with KONČAR proudly named among Croatia’s Corporate Brand Leaders for 2024. Accepting the honour on behalf of our team was Vlatka Kamenić Jagodić, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications Department.

During the first brand session, the panel discussion titled “Brand as Identity – of Everything” held on Friday, 13 June, KONČAR was represented by Management Board Member Ivan Paić. Under the skilled moderation of Dr. Božo Skoko, the panel featured Ivan Čevra (CEO of Stanić Beverages), Leon Korošec (Vice President of Elan Group), Vanja Vlak (Management Board Member of Bosqar Invest), and Vladislav Veselica (Management Board Member of Janaf).

Paić shared the core strengths that have shaped KONČAR into a trusted, globally recognized brand – one that earns the confidence of customers and partners worldwide and inspires growing interest from young professionals eager to build their careers with us.