Željko Erkapić

Experience

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  Klaster poljomehanizacije d.o.o. (Agricultural Equipment Cluster)

  Apr 2007 - now

  Cluster manager (CEO)

  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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  College for public relations and media studies “KAIROS”, Zagreb

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2014

  Lecturer – “Entrepreneurship Basics”

  Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades

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  Think Tank "Panon"​ http://www.panon.eu/

  Dec 2012 - now

  Member and co-founder of the Institute for Strategic Studies Panon in Osijek
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  Croatian Competitiveness Cluster for food processing sector

  Jan 2013 - now

  Member of the Board

  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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  Croatian Competitiveness Cluster for automotive sector

  Feb 2013 - now

  Member of the Board

  Automotive 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.