Leadership & Board

Aleksandar is a co-founder and the CEO of HTEC Group, leading the company from its inception in 2008 to its international expansion. An entrepreneur by passion, he is responsible for driving the company’s vision and growth. After graduating with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Belgrade, he started his career at the semiconductor startup Silicon Hive. When Silicon Hive was acquired by Intel, Aleksandar formed its R&D center in Serbia, which became a part of Intel’s mobile group. Nowadays, Aleksandar is living and working in San Francisco, where HTEC is headquartered and where he manages our client relationships globally. Business digitalization, corporate innovation and venture acceleration are his specialties. Additionally, he makes sure that the technology excellence of HTEC meets relevant industry domain expertise to create the disrupting digital products that support innovative business models. He is an active member at YPO Global One Chapter and also a member of the Association for Corporate Growth – ACG Silicon Valley.

Dušan is a co-founder and the President at HTEC Group. He is responsible for the company’s corporate organization and development, while also spearheading its M&A activities. Before joining HTEC as a partner in 2010, Dušan was a Foreign Direct Investment Advisor at SIEPA (Serbian Investment and Export Promotion Agency) and a fund manager at the Innovation Fund in Serbia. Dušan graduated from Saint John’s University in Minnesota, where he became a member of the Board of Trustees in 2017, making him the youngest board member in the university’s more than 160 year history. Dušan holds an EMBA from Cotrugli Business School and he has invested in several technology startups. As a leader, he is a true believer in people’s capacity to grow and his main objective is to create an environment that allows each individual in the organization to develop their full potential.

Miroslav is the Director of Finance at HTEC Group. He’s responsible for M&A activities, corporate finance, investor relations, planning, analytics and reporting. Before joining HTEC, Miroslav spent 12 years in investment banking and was a partner at Kvantum Capital Partners, prior to founding the independent M&A and corporate finance advisory boutique Temcour Advisory. He participated in more than 50 M&A deals during that period and was actively involved in almost all consolidation activities in the SEE, including IT, pharma, retail, healthcare, telecommunication and more. Miroslav has extensive experience in deal prospecting and origination, deal structuring and execution as well as post acquisition integration. Miroslav is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Belgrade.

Nathan is the Chief Revenue Officer at HTEC Group. He is responsible for all revenue-generating activities across the organization, as well as connecting revenue-related functions from marketing to sales, customer success, pricing, and revenue operations.  Nathan started his career serving in the US Navy. Once honorably discharged, he continued his education in Wireless Engineering at Auburn University. His technology consulting career began on the delivery side at Capgemini, transitioned into sales with Infosys Consulting and overall sales management where he found his passion for revenue creation. Before joining HTEC, Nathan was North America Head of Sales for Thoughtworks. Nathan has a tireless focus on process execution and leads his teams towards success by having them focus on doing their jobs each day, rather than achieving specific results; if we do our jobs, the results will come.

Darko is the VP of Engineering and Delivery at HTEC Group. He oversees delivery and is responsible for lead conversion, customer onboarding and tech excellence. Before taking on this role, Darko was the group’s head of R&D and the leader of HTEC’s development center in Nis. Darko has a special interest in the application of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science in business digitalization, improving organizational and business process efficiency across industries with a deep specialization in IoT and Robotics. Currently, he is working on his PhD dissertation in Human-Robot Interaction Anticipation with Application in Collaborative Robotics at the University of Nis, where he teaches in the department of Control Systems and also leads the Robotics Laboratory.

Srđan is the VP of People at HTEC. He is responsible for the recruitment, organic growth and new offices expansion, as well as the HTEC experience. Before this role, Srđan was the Head of Hardware and Embedded Engineering at the company, where he led research initiatives in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Before joining HTEC in 2012, Srđan was responsible for R&D at the German company LMB Soft, producing high-end medical electronics for global markets. As a true philanthropist, he has contributed to younger generations through the electronics course he managed at the Petnica Science Center, where he’s educated gifted children from 1999. He is proficient in complex DSP algorithms, custom electronics engineering, embedded systems design, software architecture, and various compliance and certifications standards – the expertise he applied in leading the MedTech startup Humeds, as the CTO.

Katarina is the Chief of Staff and Director of Communications at HTEC Group. Besides ensuring the company’s smooth operations, Katarina is in charge of managing our account portfolio and leading a number of horizontal initiatives across departments. She joined HTEC with 13 years of experience in science, technology and innovation policy and managing development projects within international organizations. While in the government, as the science advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister, Katarina worked on research sector reforms, developing research infrastructure, securing international financing and establishing the first financing instruments for innovative start-ups and business-academia collaboration. She also worked for the OECD in Paris as a policy analyst and project manager in South East Europe and was a consultant for the World Bank for almost five years, for projects in the Balkans and Sri Lanka. She is passionate about bringing out the incredible potential of Serbia and its people, which is why she returned to the country after completing her BA in Physics at Princeton University.

Carsten is the Global VP of Product & Design at HTEC. He is responsible for the product management and design team, guiding clients to build digital products that delight users and create sustainable revenue. Carsten has led teams on all five continents for over 25 years. Prior to HTEC, he was the CEO for ustwo studios, successfully transitioning a founder-led and founder-owned company to employee ownership. Carsten has held leadership positions in many admired design and technology services organizations, including Frog, GlobalLogic, Method, R/GA, and Accenture. He collaborated with leading brands to launch groundbreaking digital experiences, such as Apple, BMW, Disney, GE, Google, McDonald’s, Nike, and Peloton. Carsten champions enhancing human experiences through innovative design and technology. He dedicates himself to empowering individuals and teams, enabling them to excel in work that aligns with this vision.

Vladimir leads our Technology Excellence Team. He is responsible for technology sophistication and standards at HTEC, as well as career path development for engineers. Together with his team, he oversees technology implementation across our customer portfolio and provides technical support for business development. Previously, Vladimir was the Head of Software Engineering, where he led multiple teams across cloud technologies, data science and Artificial Intelligence. He is an expert in complex enterprise solutions, multi-platform, high bandwidth and big data systems, data optimization and analysis and system scalability. He leverages his cross-industry experience to deliver large scale transformational products in areas such as multimedia, networking, utility, payments, social media, productivity and logistics. He believes in agile development, adaptive planning and continuous improvement with flexibility in response to continuous change.

Bojana is an attorney-at-law who leads HTEC legal department and is responsible for the legal governance of the entire HTEC Group. She manages the provision of all legal services within HTEC Group to ensure maximum protection of its legal rights, as well as ensuring that all legal matters are managed properly and efficiently. Prior to starting cooperation with HTEC, Bojana has gathered a wealth of experience within the framework of a large international law firm. She has extensive expertise in a broad range of fields of law, including commercial, corporate, M&A, insolvency, real estate and dispute resolution.

In his 15-year-long engineering career, Marko has gained vast experience and expertise across various industries, with a strong focus on Media and Entertainment, as well as delivering hi-tech solutions for automotive and banking industries. From developing, designing, and specifying enterprise-wide, web-based business solutions to leading large teams and projects – Marko has checked every box in engineering and delivery processes. With a deep commitment to providing customers with premium end-to-end solutions, Marko is all about helping people grow, building trust, and ensuring the success of customers’ projects. 

Bojan started his career as a networking engineer, and in the course of 15 years, he has built extensive expertise with a special focus on the telecommunications and green energy industries. From networking and security to project management, cloud integration, and designing IaaS/PaaS/SaaS offers for a major telecommunication provider, Bojan has always been committed to creating seamless and sustainable end-to-end solutions. As Director of Engineering and Delivery at HTEC, Bojan ensures our teams make the best use of their deep engineering expertise to consistently deliver innovative products that make a significant impact and bring lasting value to our customers. 

Dino started his professional journey as a software engineer after obtaining a degree in computer software engineering. His analytical mind and strong team spirit earned him respect among teammates and the leadership in different software companies, where he accumulated knowledge ranging from engineering and leading teams to solution architecture work. Most recently, Dino served as a CTO of Mistral, assuming the role of Senior Director of Engineering and Delivery after Mistral’s acquisition by HTEC Group. These various roles enabled Dino to get an incredibly comprehensive skill set, both from a technology and a business perspective – deep tech and product development, system architecture and design, as well as delivery and customer relations management. All of which he integrates daily to help deliver premium products and services to our customers while building trusted partnerships. 

Stefan has been fascinated by computer science from a very early age. After obtaining a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering, he successfully climbed an engineer’s route from junior to senior, driven by a constant desire to solve complex engineering challenges. Stefan soon realized that the business aspect drew him in as much as technology, and pursuing that road has led him to his current role of Senior Director of Engineering and Delivery, managing end-to-end delivery and building strong partnerships with our customers. His expertise spans numerous industries, with a special focus on Health Tech & Logistics, expanding into Automotive in the last few years. 

Tom brings nearly three decades of managing and leading teams on national and international levels.  His experience includes leading sales strategy, business development, partnerships, marketing, and hands-on recruitment and training across various roles in the technology services, software, and consulting sectors. He approaches his responsibilities with a customer-centric perspective, ensuring that all HTEC functions and teams are aligned to deliver ultimate client satisfaction and business growth.

As HTEC’s Head of Deal Conversion, Milena is responsible for co-designing and continuously improving the sales process. Her path has led her from education in comparative literature, linguistics, and translation, to technical, business, and product content creation, all the way to market research and business development. Correlation and analysis are the common denominators in everything Milena does, so she is always on the hunt for new knowledge and opportunities to drive and impact the results positively.

Equipped with a degree in product design engineering, Mark has navigated his professional journey squarely at the nexus of innovation and technical prowess. Throughout his extensive 20-year tenure, he’s been the driving force behind memorable customer experiences, consistently applying human-centered design principles across the realms of digital product innovation, technological evolution, and strategic marketing endeavors. As the UK Managing Director for HTEC Group, Mark remains steadfast in his commitment to refining business strategies, cultivating enduring partnerships, and assembling teams finely attuned to the unique needs of each client. Amidst this, he fosters a corporate culture deeply rooted in the tangible value digital products bring to organizations of all scales.

As the Vice President of Engineering and Delivery at HTEC Group, Daniel is responsible for strengthening partnerships, shaping clients’ ideas into value-driven products and services, and guiding them through their digital journey toward a smarter tomorrow. His focus is to lead and navigate through an innovative landscape, leveraging over 30 years of experience in software architecture and retail technology. Daniel is committed to blending his deep industry knowledge with HTEC’s cutting-edge methodologies to drive forward-thinking digital solutions attuned to clients’ evolving needs.
With a diverse professional background encompassing pivotal roles as a technologist, retail consultant, and business owner, Daniel has skillfully devised solutions for various enterprises. His leadership has guided transformative teams that have redefined traditional business practices through a technological lens. He has co-authored a book and authored numerous articles, and cohosts the tech podcast “Think Big and Code Small”, offering a diverse blend of expertise and perspectives.

With the role of Senior Director, Client Success at HTEC Group, Amila is dedicated to helping HTEC grow by focusing on the biggest strengths of her broad skill set — her talent for building and maintaining impactful relationships with clients. She plays a pivotal role in leading strategic initiatives, managing the largest accounts, and defining and implementing account and delivery management practices, while contributing to the company’s expansion and success.
Amila is an experienced IT professional who understands how businesses can up their game, achieve sustainability, and remain competitive in the age of exponential tech advancements. With a strong track record of managing large and complex projects, developing scalable systems, and helping companies accelerate their growth, Amila has developed sharp problem-solving capabilities, challenging her to stay goal-focused in a constantly shifting, agile business landscape. Her dedication to excellence has been recognized through various awards, including the Rene Descartes Entrance Award from the University of Waterloo and a Canada Scholarship for academic achievements.

In a career guided by a tireless drive to improve and refine technical approaches and a dedication to building environments that encourage continuous growth and enable talents to flourish, Goran has gained a wealth of experience in steering individuals, teams, and organizations forward. As the Director of Technology guiding HTEC’s Tech Excellence Network–internal community gathering the company’s most distinguished engineers, he is the spearhead of a wide range of activities, from defining the company’s tech standards and ensuring their consistent application on all projects, to mentoring and coaching tech leads and system architects in the making, and all the way to researching and adopting new technologies on an organizational level.

Peter is a proven leader, strategist, and creator with 20+ years of experience guiding product design, innovation cross-functional team leaders, and practitioners. Having worked at the forefront of human-centered design as an advocate for the customer, the customer experience, and the practice of product design, Peter experienced working through the product development process end-to-end, with particular strengths in Design across physical & digital touch points and successful collaboration in dynamic and ambiguous environments connecting business and technology organizations into the design journey. An advocate for close collaboration between design, business, and engineering, Peter is always looking to improve not only product experiences but also the culture that builds them. 

With a wealth of experience in a variety of roles in product management, Milena has distinguished herself in productizing innovation and guiding clients from the initial idea all the way to the product market launch. As HTEC’s Head of Product Innovation Office, she is the primary change enabler on the client-facing side, while also holding a wide range of internal responsibilities involving processes, standards, and ensuring continuous development for all product-related roles. She serves as the bridge between product and engineering teams, enabling collaboration that creates impactful, innovative digital products.

Marko’s broad expertise encompasses a wide range of business contexts. In more than two decades, he has gained valuable experience in software and product engineering, project, program, and portfolio management, as well as sales and customer relations management. His expertise spans numerous domains and industries, with a focus on High-Tech, Embedded, Semiconductor, and Automotive. As Senior Director of Engineering and Delivery at HTEC, Marko ensures our customers get exceptional user-centered products and solutions that bring lasting value, make a great impact, and enable our partners to further grow, innovate, and transform their business. 

Shawn leads global marketing & external communications at HTEC Group with the aim of enhancing awareness of the HTEC brand and growing worldwide demand with enterprise clients. The marketing team’s functional responsibilities include brand strategy, marketing strategy & operations, content marketing, digital marketing, field marketing, employer branding, demand generation, visual communications, and public relations. Before joining HTEC, Shawn led marketing for KPMG in the Northeast U.S. and was responsible for creating the U.S. firm’s first national marketing launch plan for Generative AI solutions and services. Previously, he led marketing, sales, and channel development efforts at Essential (now PA Consulting), North Highland, and Stage7 Systems – a firm he co-founded. As a people leader, Shawn advocates leading as a player/coach to hire and inspire high-performing teams to focus on achieving their highest and best use in their professional lives as a means for conceptualizing and delivering creative multi-channel market-facing programs. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Shawn has served on advisory boards and has mentored the founding teams of several technology startups. He is a founding member of the Boston chapter of CMO Collaborative, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota, and a Master’s degree in International Business & Marketing from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Jazmin is a seasoned professional with vast experience and expertise in strategic product roadmapping, UX strategies, and product management and delivery. She is devoted to establishing and managing efficient collaboration among corporate, customer, and partner stakeholders to align products with market and industry demands, ensure competitive advantage, and maximize the value for the customers. She is fully committed to fostering continuous improvement of products and product management processes, with a strong focus on leveraging user experience (UX) design strategies and best practices.

A tireless professional with more than a quarter century of experience in information technology, Viktor is a proven leader and manager with a strong background in large digital networks and systems. In his role of Director of Technology, Cloud & Infrastructure, Viktor is responsible for all of HTEC’s digital infrastructure as well as the infrastructure services we provide for our clients, making sure that our solutions are safe, reliable, efficient, and ahead of the curve with new and emerging technologies and industry practices. Furthermore, he defines the standards, guidelines, and practices for HTEC’s internal and external system administration, SecOps, DevOps, and Cloud operations and ensures their consistent implementation on an organization-wide level.