YEARBOOK 2010/11. AmCham. Slovenia

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1 YEARBOOK 2010/11 AmCham Slovenia

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3 YEARBOOK 2010/11 AmCham Slovenia American Chamber of Commerce in Slovenia Ameriška gospodarska zbornica v Sloveniji

4 American Chamber of Commerce in Slovenia Ameriška gospodarska zbornica v Sloveniji Dunajska cesta Ljubljana Slovenia p: f: office@amcham.si Published by American Chamber of Commerce in Slovenia Edited by Ajša Vodnik, M.Sc. Translated and subedited by Marlenka Meršol Project Manager: Gordana Janković Design and Layout by Studio DTS, Prajs d.o.o. Printed by Schwarz d.o.o. Number of copies printed: 2,000 November 2010

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the President of AmCham Slovenia... 4 Letter from the Chargé d Affaires of the United States of America in Slovenia... 6 About AmCham Slovenia... 8 Board of Governors... 9 AmCham Committees AmCham Events Business Breakfasts Business Luncheons Business Cocktails USA Sports Cup Annual General Assembly th Annual Golf Tournament Colin L. Powell Event Young Professionals About Slovenia SLOVENIA YOUNG PROS EVENTS AMCHAM Facts and Figures about Slovenia The Government of the Republic of Slovenia ECACC AmChams in Europe AmCham Members MEMBERS

6 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF AMCHAM SLOVENIA Dear Members of the American Chamber of Commerce! perceived as the first station, as the speaker of the state into which they are entering and it depends from us whether their interest and the new connection will prove to be successful or not. AmCham has to be one of the main initiators at restoring connections and the request for invigorating bilateral economic cooperation between Slovenia and USA. We are attending to this duty with great responsibility and truly long for achieving greater successes which depend on numerous factors, above all on Slovene business and investment environment. We believe into exceptional potential of Slovenia for its natural and social resources and its geostrategical position for a bigger bilateral economic cooperation with USA. In the year of 2007 when I accepted the invitation to become the President of the American Chamber of Commerce, I realized the responsibility such function is bringing: a responsibility for association, for members and above all for the society in which the Chamber is taking an active part. Being the President of AmCham is a responsible task which notwithstanding brings contentment. However, the foreign investor looking at Slovenia today whether from the U.S. or elsewhere faces serious obstacles, including a lack of transparency; unnecessarily complex and time-consuming bureaucracy; and confusion over lead responsibility or jurisdiction among Slovenian Government agencies. The three most critical areas that need to be addressed are taxation, the labour market, and public procurement. When taken together, these barriers often give the impression that Slovenia remains largely closed to FDI. AmCham is a global network, present in almost all countries of the world. It is usually the agitator of changes, stimulator of competition and development, and above all the voice of international business. The significance of AmCham for the American companies, entering the new market, is exceptional. We are One of the important AmCham's tasks is also to with constructive suggestions contribute to a better business environment. Therefore we revived the activity of Working Committees and Groups constituted of extraordinary individuals and experts, employed at our members' companies. 4

7 A wide response of business events which enable the home and foreign businesspeople the exchange of ideas, knowledge and experiences only in the last year we organized more than 25, and a persistent work of Committees is appointing us as an important voice of international business. With our work we have also managed to restore excellent connections with kindred AmChams throughout Europe and the world. A challenge in the following years will definitely be in how to put these connections to best use possible and how to show to all of our partners, especially the American that Slovenia is the proper country for investments. I am proud that we, at the AmCham Slovenia, have despite hard business circumstances in the last two years redoubled the number of our members who are at the moment numbering of more than 160. This is owing above all to the distinction of the organization, provided by You, dear Members. Besides already well-known Business Breakfasts, we initiated some additional events meant for particular groups, e.g. Executive Table, Professional Update, Business Luncheon I have been also honoured to have a special guest this year, General Colin L. Powell, who undoubtedly represents one of the most interesting leaders and personalities of the contemporary American history. And since we are very aware of the significance of the leadership and try to emphasize its meaning also in Slovenia, we established the AmCham Young Professionals, a programme in which our already successful members turn their knowledge and experiences over to the younger active generations. In June 2011, my second mandate as a President of AmCham will run out, and I will conclude my presidency at this important Chamber with great pride and contentment. I believe that the AmCham may improve, become more influential and stronger. And I know that the next President, one among You, will manage to attain the following aims: invigorating the reputation of AmCham in the society, searching for economic connections between the two countries and actively contributing to the formation of a more friendlier business environment in Slovenia. I am thanking particularly You and Your knowledge for enabling our Association to be one of the positive forces helping in creating an ambience in which one enjoys to live and create it not only for himself but above all for all of us. I consider it as a great honour that You confided in me and elected me as a President twice. I hope I proved trustworthy. It will be a great pleasure to remain an active member of the Chamber and together with You create new achievements and surpluses. Tomaž Lovše President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Slovenia MEMBERS ECACC SLOVENIA YOUNG PROS EVENTS AMCHAM AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 5

8 LETTER FROM THE CHARGÉ D'AFFAIRES of the United States of America Ljubljana, November,

9 Slovenia continues to shine. Over the past 19 years, Slovenia s economic and political achievements have forged a path for other transitioning economies to follow, making it an admired role model and leader in the region. Slovenia s struggles along the way, from strengthening its democratic institutions and establishing a strong market economy to resolving long-standing bilateral issues with some of its neighbors, will benefit not only this country, but also the region. Further, Slovenia s experience and leadership in turn advance political and economic health in the entire Western Balkans, promoting security and stability and facilitating the region s integration into European institutions. Belying its size, Slovenia has used its savvy, determination and unique geography to its advantage, becoming a significant and respected regional and international player. This past spring, Slovenia achieved another important milestone in joining the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Europe (OECD). It has also demonstrated its determined commitment to NATO responsibilities in Kosovo and Afghanistan. Slovenia has even made its presence felt in the international sports arena by impressive showings in the World Cup, and by advancing to the quarter finals in the World Basketball Championships. With the highest per capita GDP in the region and a competitive, diverse economy, Slovenia s future prospects look bright. The U.S. has excellent bilateral relations with Slovenia, but there is still ample room to strengthen our economic cooperation and partnership. As we search for mutually beneficial ways to address the impact of recent economic difficulties that have affected us all, we have an opportunity to increase bilateral trade and bring needed U.S. investment to Slovenia. There have been some encouraging signs, including the recent Ministry of Economy-sponsored Slovenian business delegations to New York and Ohio, and the Prime Minister s expressed willingness to partner with the U.S Embassy and American Chamber of Commerce to help improve Slovenia s business climate. Ambassador Joseph A. Mussomeli s imminent arrival will also bring new energy and vitality to our economic partnership. Key reforms, such as greater privatization, more openness to foreign investment, increased transparency in public procurement, and business and investor-friendly changes to Slovenia s labour and taxation code would support greater competiveness in the economy and increase opportunities for investment and partnership. I am deeply appreciative of the work of AmCham, its committees and members, to advance our shared business and economic goals, and wish you all much success in Sincerely, Bradley Freden Chargé d'affaires MEMBERS ECACC SLOVENIA YOUNG PROS EVENTS AMCHAM AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 7

10 ABOUT AmCHAM A non-profit, independent and non political organization. Does not seek nor accept governmental subsidies. Promotes and represents the interests of its members in matter of trade and industry. A full accredited member of the Chamber of Commerce of the USA. Affiliated with the European Council of American Chamber of Commerce. VISION To remain the leading international business association in Slovenia that stimulates global competiveness of our members and creates pleasant business environment. MISSION Connecting and promoting cooperation among our members. Informing our members about current issues. Networking. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP To create new business opportunities by connecting, informing and networking. To increase the recognition of our members in Slovenian environment. To support business activities of our members. To increase business cooperation between members. Opportunity to be a loud and effective voice through Committee work. Regular publications. Participation at numerous business and social events. Basic Info AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN SLOVENIA AMERIŠKA GOSPODARSKA ZBORNICA V SLOVENIJI Dunajska cesta Ljubljana p: f: office@amcham.si Ajša Vodnik, M.Sc., Executive Director p: ajsa.vodnik@amcham.si Vida Dolenc Pogačnik, Project Manager p: vida.dolenc@amcham.si Gordana Janković, Membership Manager p: gordana.jankovic@amcham.si 8

11 SLOVENIA MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AMCHAM Tomaž LOVŠE President DINERS CLUB SLO d.o.o., Ljubljana Miro SENICA Governor Odvetniška pisarna Miro Senica in odvetniki, d.o.o Nataša JENČIČ Treasurer MERCK SHARP & DOHME, d.o.o. EVENTS Dunajska c Ljubljana Barjanska c Ljubljana Šmartinska c Ljubljana p: Dejan TURK p: Robert TRNOVEC p: Martin McDOWELL YOUNG PROS First Vice President SI.MOBIL d.d. Šmartinska c. 134 b 1000 Ljubljana p: Governor S&T Slovenija d.d. Leskoškova c Ljubljana p: Ex officio Embassy of the United States of America Prešernova c Ljubljana p: SLOVENIA Matej POTOKAR Second Vice President Jurij GIACOMELLI Governor Ajša VODNIK, M.Sc. Executive Director ECACC Microsoft d.o.o., Ljubljana Delo, d. d. AmCham Slovenia Šmartinska c Ljubljana p: Dunajska c Ljubljana p: Dunajska c Ljubljana p: MEMBERS AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 9

12 AMCHAM COMMITTEES ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2010 PUBLIC PROCUREMENT COMMITTEE Mrs. Ajša Vodnik, Executive Director of AmCham, Mr. Aleš Avbreht, Member of the Committee and Mr. Andrej Drapal, Chair of the Committee have on 16 March presented Proposals for Amendments to the Public Procurement Act and to the Auditing of Public Procurement Procedure to Mrs. Miranda Groff-Ferjančič, Acting Director of the Budget Supervision Office at the Ministry of Finance. The Committee also prepared comments on ( draft ) Law on Public Agency for Public Procurement. The comments were revised by the Ministry of Public Administration. The Committee delivered its comments also regarding the Proposal of Law about Legal Protection in the Public Procurement Act. TAX COMMITTEE On 15 September, the representatives of the Tax Committee (Mrs. Barbara Guzina, Chair of the Committee, Mrs. Tjaša Habič, Member of the Committee and Mrs. Ajša Vodnik, Executive Director of AmCham) presented to Mrs. Mateja Vraničar, State Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, the prepared proposals: 1. A deferred accounting system for the merchandise import, 2. Binding agreements about transferred prices, 3. Tax acknowledgement of expenses from the interests of loan received after merger, 4. Cutting of administrative charges related to the corrigendum of VAT charged, 5. Proposition of the legislation alteration in the field of personal taxes. The Ministry of Finance representatives expressed their willingness for dialogue. LABOUR COMMITTEE On 23 March, Mr. Peter Pogačar, Director General of the Directorate for Labour Relations and Labour Rights at the Ministry for Labour, Family and Social Affairs and his colleague Mrs. Tatjana Plešnik attended the Labour Committee meeting. Members of the Committee presented 16 proposed changes regarding the Employment Relationships Act and related legislation to the guests. CSR COMMITTEE AmCham is a supporting partner of IRDO Institute for the Development of Social Responsibility, the organizer of the Slovenian Social Responsibility Award HORUS 2010 under the lead of CSR Committee. Mrs. Ajša Vodnik, Executive Director of AmCham is participating in the Committee at the evaluation of social responsibility of companies which entered the tenders. On Friday, 5 November 2010, Mr. Tomaž Lovše, President of AmCham Slovenia and Mr. Bradly Freden, Chargé d'affaires at the US Embassy in Slovenia, presented a letter of proposals to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, H.E. Mr. Borut Pahor, in which they introduced a few suggestions for the improvement within Slovene business and investment environment. There were also concrete suggestions allegated in the letter and enclosures, formed by the experts from three Working Committees of AmCham Slovenia - Tax Committee led by Mrs. Barbara Guzina, Public Procurement Committee, led by Mr. Andrej Drapal and Labour Committee, led by Mr. Miro Smrekar. The Prime Minister stimulated further dialogue in order to embody the proposed changes in a concrete form. We will inform you about all further steps regularly. 10

13 TAX COMMITTEE KONTO d.o.o., Dragica Vidmar KONTO, d.o.o., Rasto Fikfak KRANJSKA INVESTICIJSKA DRUŽBA d.o.o., Andreja Štefančič MICROSOFT d.o.o., Matej Potokar McDONALD'S Slovenija d.o.o., Petra Erbida O. P. MIRO SENICA IN ODVETNIKI d.o.o., Melita Trop Chair: MERCK SHARP & DOHME d.o.o., Alja Gazvoda PFIZER, podružnica Ljubljana, Živa Janež Barbara Guzina O. P. MIRO SENICA IN ODVETNIKI d.o.o., Damijan Gregorc PRO FIT d.o.o., Uroš Zajec DELOITTE d.o.o. PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS d.o.o., Katja Juhart SI.MOBIL, d.d., Anja Cajhen Members: SAVA TIRES d.o.o., Nataša Bukanovsky Kosi VILBOSS d.o.o., Primož Eržen ADECCO H.R. d.o.o., Matej Fabjan VEYANCE TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE d.o.o., Andreja Lenaršič COCA COLA HBC SLOVENIJA d.o.o., Alexandra Jurgelj DELOITTE d.o.o., Alenka Gorenčič ERNST & YOUNG d.o.o., Marc van Rijnsoever IBM Slovenija d.o.o., Igor Kranjc KOLEKTOR Group d.o.o., Anica Uršič Vončina VEYANCE TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE d.o.o., Bojana Novak Hladnik PUBLIC PROCUREMENT COMMITTEE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE KRANJSKA INVESTICIJSKA DRUŽBA d.o.o., Gregor Rigac Chair: KRANJSKA INVESTICIJSKA DRUŽBA d.o.o., Ivanka Skok Rogalo Ani Klemenčič MERCK SHARP & DOHME d.o.o., Tomaž Kokelj Chair: GBD d.d. O. P. MIRO SENICA IN ODVETNIKI d.o.o., Mojca Muha Andrej Drapal Members: O. P. MIRO SENICA IN ODVETNIKI d.o.o., Peter Rotar PRISTOP SKUPINA d.o.o. ABBOTT Laboratories d.o.o., Natalija Petkovič MEDEX d.d., Tjaša Habič PFIZER, podružnica Ljubljana, Vesna Vrhunc PHILIP MORRIS LJUBLJANA d.o.o., Tatijana Martič Members: ALD AUTOMOTIVE d.o.o., Klaudija Časar AVBREHT, ZAJC IN PARTNERJI o. d. o.p., d.o.o., Aleš Avbreht CISCO SYSTEMS, Meta Jurca INEA d.o.o., Simon Smolnikar MICROSOFT d.o.o., Katra Šemrov AMCHAM PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS d.o.o., Thomas Dane COMTRADE programske rešitve d.o.o., Andrej Kotar GRAYLING d.o.o., Špela Bizjak PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS d.o.o., Sonja Omerza I.S.S. d.o.o., Rok Hribar PHILIP MORRIS LJUBLJANA d.o.o., Jana Jovanovska PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS d.o.o., Clare Moger S & T Slovenija d.o.o., Emilija Radunović SAVA TIRES d.o.o., Stephane Hoarau IBM Slovenija d.o.o., Andrej Tavčar JOHNSON & JOHNSON d.o.o., Miranda Angelovski JOHNSON & JOHNSON d.o.o., Alenka Čuček RIKO d.o.o., Polona Lovšin SI.MOBIL d.d., Tamara Valenčič S & T Slovenija d.o.o., Teja Breznik Alfirev EVENTS SAVA TIRES d.o.o., Bojana Skok McDONALD'S Slovenija d.o.o., Petra Erbida TRIMO d.d., Sonja Klopčič SIMIČ & PARTNERJI, Ivan Simič VEYANCE TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE d.o.o., Metod Drgan LABOUR COMMITTEE O. P. MIRO SENICA IN ODVETNIKI d.o.o., Mateja Galič ORACLE SOFTWARE d.o.o., Mitja Žakelj SIEMENS d.o.o., mag. Dejan Jasnič SMART COM d.o.o., Roman Pirnat SRC.SI d.o.o., Mitja Svet ZAVOD YPSILON, Žiga Vavpotič ENVIRONMENT WORKING GROUP YOUNG PROS Chair: Miro Smrekar TELEKOM SLOVENIJE d.o.o., Jernej Pavlin MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Chair: Dr Griša Močnik SLOVENIA ADECCO H.R. d.o.o. AEROSOL d.o.o. Members: Members: AVBREHT, ZAJC IN PARTNERJI o. d. o.p., d.o.o., Mitja Inkret CONVIVO HR d.o.o., Damjan Kukovec IBM SLOVENIJA d.o.o., Mojca Brezigar Baš Chair: Rajko Novak ORACLE SOFTWARE d.o.o. AVBREHT, ZAJC IN PARTNERJI o. d. o.p., d.o.o., Andrej Kirm INEA d.o.o., Simon Smolnikar MICROSOFT d.o.o., Simona Rakuša ECACC IBM SLOVENIJA d.o.o., Barbara Luckmann Jagodič Members: PETROL d.d., Anja Kocjančič KI INTERIM d.o.o., Toma Ivanković KOLEKTOR GROUP d.o.o., Ingrid Kermavnar DINERS CLUB Slovenija d.o.o., Anton Horvatič GBD d.d., Ani Klemenčič RIKO d.o.o., Andrej Ivanc S & T Slovenija d.o.o., Borut Kolmanič MEMBERS AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 11

14 AMCHAM BUSINESS BREAKFASTS Business Breakfast January 29, 2010 Guests: Mrs. Lučka Kajfež Bogataj, PhD and Mr. Janez Kopač, M.Sc. Topic: Climate Changes - The Dangers and the Solutions Sponsor: Si.mobil d.d. Janez Kopač, Director General of Directorate for Energy Lučka Kajfež Bogataj, climatologist, professor and member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 12

15 EVENTS ECACC SLOVENIA MEMBERS YOUNG PROS EVENTS AMCHAM Igor Zajec, Branko Pavlin, M.Sc., CEO of Dnevnik, d.d. and Mitja Meršol, the legend of Slovene journalism Tomaž Lovše, President of AmCham Slovenia, with guests and solemn speakers Lučka Kajfež Bogataj, climatologist and Janez Kopač, Director General of Directorate for Energy AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 13

16 Business Breakfast March 2, 2010 Guests: Mr. Giovanni Di Filippo and Mr. Peter Ribarič, M.Sc. Topic: Points of View on Slovenian Business Environment from Inside and Outside Sponsor: Cisco Systems The guest speakers and hosts. Sponsor Anton Petrič, Director of Cisco Systems and Tomaž Lovše, President of AmCham Giovanni Di Filippo, Regional Director for Emerging Markets East 14 from Cisco Systems Tomaž Lovše, President of AmCham always pointing out the importance of the development Guests Giovanni Di Filippo, Regional Director for Emerging Markets East 14 from Cisco Systems and Peter Ribarič, MSc from Directorate for Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness 14

17 Business Breakfast April 9, 2010 Guest: Mr. Samuel Žbogar, Minister of Foreign Affairs Topic: The Performance of Economic Diplomats Should Be Measurable Sponsor: Energoplan d.d. Representatives from Energoplan d.d., sponsors of the Business Breakfast and Ajša Vodnik, AmCham Slovenia Guests Vladimir Gasparič, Director General of Directorate for Economic Diplomacy and Development Cooperation and Samuel Žbogar, Minister of Foreign Affairs Guest and solemn speaker at the Business Breakfast, Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Žbogar ECACC AMCHAM SLOVENIA YOUNG PROS EVENTS Sponsors of the Business Breakfast greeting the Minister of Education and Sports, Igor Lukšič MEMBERS Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Žbogar in conversation with Božo Dimnik President of the American Chamber of Commerce AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 15

18 Business Breakfast May 21, 2010 Guest: Mr. Ivan Svetlik PhD, Minister of Labour, Family and Social Affairs Topic: We Live in Times of Crises Therefore Reforms are Necessary Sponsor: Adecco H.R. d.o.o. A question addressed to the Minister also by the sponsor of the Business Breakfast Sponsor of the Business Breakfast, Miro Smrekar, Director of Adecco H.R. d.o.o., Ajša Vodnik, AmCham Slovenia and guest, Ivan Svetlik, PhD, Minister of Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister of Labour, Family and Social Affairs Ivan Svetlik, PhD in company with Ajša Vodnik, AmCham, Primož Zupan, Head of Cabinet of Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs and Robert Trnovec, CEO of S&T Slovenija d.d. Dejan Turk, first VicePresident of AmCham Slovenia and CEO of Si.mobil d.d. Solemn speaker, Ivan Svetlik, PhD, Minister of Labour, Family and Social Affairs 16

19 Business Breakfast June 9, 2010 Guests: Mr. Zoran Thaler, Member of the European Parliament and Mr. Žiga Turk, Secretary General of the Reflection Group on the Future of Europe Topic: Europe Has a Choice: Reform or Decline Sponsor: Hotel Slon d.d. Žiga Turk, Secretary General of the Reflection Group on the Future of Europe, Žiga Vavpotič, Program Manager from Ypsilon Institute The guests were addressed also by Bradley Freden, Chargé d'affaires from U.S. Embassy ECACC SLOVENIA AMCHAM EVENTS YOUNG PROS Ajša Vodnik, AmCham Slovenia and Igor Lukšič, Minister of Education and Sports Guests and solemn speakers at the Business Breakfast, Zoran Thaler, Member of the European Parliament, and Dr Žiga Turk, Secretary General of the Reflection Group on the Future of Europe MEMBERS The event was attended also by some members from the AmCham Young Professionals group Dejan Turk, CEO of Si.mobil d.d. thanking the guests for their visit AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 17

20 Business Breakfast September 28, 2010 Guests: Mr. Žiga Debeljak M.Sc., President of Poslovni sistem Mercator and Mr. Emil Tedeschi, President of Atlantic Grupa Board Topic: Challenges of the SEE Region Sponsor: Zavarovalnica Triglav d.d. Emil Tedeschi, President of the Atlantic Grupa Board Solemn speaker and guest Žiga Debeljak, M.Sc., President of Mercator Business System Emil Tedeschi, President of the Atlantic Grupa Board, Ajša Vodnik, AmCham and Matjaž Pegam Emil Tedeschi, President of the Atlantic Grupa Board, Branko Pavlin, M.Sc., CEO of Dnevnik, d.d. and Žiga Debeljak, M.Sc., President of Mercator Business System A question to the guests addressed by Tomaž Lovše, President of the AmCham Slovenia 18

21 Business Breakfast October 15, 2010 Guests: Mr. Dorijan Marušič, Minister of Health of the Republic of Slovenia Topic: Reforms In Health System Dorijan Marušič, Minister of Health of the Republic of Slovenia Anton Petrič, Director of Cisco Systems, Barbara Stegel, Ministry of Health and Božo Dimnik AMCHAM ECACC SLOVENIA MEMBERS YOUNG PROS EVENTS Ljubiša Mitof Višurski, Country Manager of Abbott Laboratories d.o.o., a representative of many pharmaceutical companies attending, addressing a question to the Minister AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 19

22 H.E. Mr. Borut Pahor, Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia BUSINESS LUNCHEONS Business Luncheon November 25, 2009 Guest: Mr. Borut Pahor, Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia Sponsor: Microsoft d.o.o. Ljubljana The Luncheon was attended also by Zoran Janković, the Mayor of Ljubljana Dejan Turk, the first Vice President of AmCham Slovenia and CEO of Si.mobil d.d., Matej Potokar, the second Vice President of AmCham Slovenia and Senior Director Microsoft for Business Solutions in Central Eastern Europe Tomaž Lovše, the President of AmCham Slovenia and Ajša Vodnik, the Executive Director of AmCham Slovenia greeting Borut Pahor, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia 20

23 Tomaž Lovše, the President of AmCham Slovenia addressing guests ECACC SLOVENIA MEMBERS YOUNG PROS EVENTS AMCHAM A welcome speech held also by Ajša Vodnik, AmCham Slovenia AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 21

24 Business Luncheon October 12, 2010 Guest: Mr. Bojan Pretnar, PhD Topic: Hot Topics in Intellectual Property Sponsor: Philip Morris Ljubljana d.o.o. The guests were delighted by the interesting themes provided by Bojan Pretnar, PhD A greeting by the Executive Director of AmCham Many questions were raised 22

25 BUSINESS COCKTAILS Business Cocktail February 23, 2010 Topic: Premiere of the Film Invictus Sponsors: Brown Forman, Pivovarna Union, S&T Slovenija d.d. Ervin Hladnik Milharčič, journalist, Ivan Simič, President of the Football League of Slovenia, Janez Pergar, Honorary Consul of the South African Republic and Tadeja Zupan Arsov Ajša Vodnik, AmCham, Aleksander Salkič, Petrol d.d. with spouse, at the preview premiere of the movie Invictus ECACC YOUNG PROS SLOVENIA EVENTS AMCHAM MEMBERS Ervin Hladnik Milharčič, journalist and Ivan Simič, Simič & Partnerji, d.o.o. Tadeja Zupan Arsov Moments before the lights went down at the Cinema Vič AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 23

26 Business Cocktail March 25, 2010 Topic: Opening of the 88 th Art Directors Club Exhibition (USA) at City Hall The host Zoran Janković, Mayor of Ljubljana and Eduard Čehovin, Director of Designing center d.o.o., addressed the photography admirers present Opening of the Art Directors Club Exhibition Barbara Guzina, Deloitte d.o.o. Damjan Kukovec and Slava Horvat, Founding & Managing Partners of Convivo HR d.o.o. viewing the Exhibition 24

27 Business Cocktail May 13, 2010 Guest Mr. Dušan Petrač, PhD Sponsor: MZK Elektro d.o.o. The lecture held by Dušan Petrač, PhD, physicist, has drawn the attention of many visitors The audience addressed by Barbara Bregar Mrzlikar, MBA, Executive Director of CEED Slovenia ECACC SLOVENIA YOUNG PROS MEMBERS EVENTS AMCHAM Solemn speaker and guest Dušan Petrač, PhD, physicist The audience was addressed by Vida Dolenc Pogačnik, Project Manager, AmCham Slovenia AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 25

28 SLOVENIA:USA Sports Cup June 18, 2010 Slovene and American families, business people, politicians and diplomats, all enjoying in a relaxed atmosphere and socializing; this could be a short description of the sports family picnic, organized on 18 June by AmCham Slovenia in cooperation with the Embassy of the United States of America in Ljubljana. The main event was watching the football match between Slovenia and USA. Each was cheering for his team, one could hear the typical Slovene slogan»who doesn't jump is not Slovene«but also cheers of approval when US team scored. Everybody agreed that final score 2:2 would be the most diplomatic solution. Well-known Slovenes under the lead of Zoran Janković, Mayor of Ljubljana have played soccer match on a smaller field and defeated US team with 6:0. was part of the team. The final score was 32:14. Spectators watched with interest both Obsession Cockta Skate Show and friendly soccer match between Embassies of United States and of United Kingdom. All were enthusiastic about original American food the employees from US Embassy prepared. ABC Šport organized the animation for children and among other things also taught them the»waka waka«dance, which they, when learnt, danced together with their parents before the symbolic handing over of the Cup of Victory»Zavarovalnica Triglav Slovenija : USA Sports Cup«Executive Director Ajša Vodnik awarded the Cup which was manufactured by Steklarna Rogaška to the captain of Slovene team Tomaž Lovše, President of AmCham Slovenia. Bradley Freden, Chargé d'affaires at the Embassy of US congratulated him contentedly. The Slovene team was stronger also in basketball. Under the lead of the captain Aleš Logar, also Igor Lukšič, PhD, Minister of Education and Sport All participants agreed that such sports family picnics should become traditional from now on. Special thanks to the sponsors of the picnic: Zavarovalnica Triglav, Pivovarna Union, Droga Kolinska, Sintal, Studio DTS, Steklarna Rogaška, Jack Daniels, ABC Šport. 26

29 The winning football team of well-known Slovenes led by their team captain Zoran Janković The children from Slovenia and USA having great time together The US Embassy soccer players in a very good mood YOUNG PROS MEMBERS ECACC SLOVENIA EVENTS AMCHAM Mayor Janković scored quite a number of goals Slovenia : USA during soccer action Bradley Freden, Chargé d'affaires from U.S. Embassy congratulating Rok Vodnik, member of the Management Board of Petrol d.d. for the victory Blaž Košorok, General Manager of Termoelektrarna toplarna Ljubljana d.o.o. led the ball very skilfully AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 27

30 Igor Lukšič, Minister of Education and Sports in action The winning basketball team of known Slovenes 28

31 ECACC SLOVENIA MEMBERS YOUNG PROS EVENTS AMCHAM Fine atmosphere at the winning moments of the Slovene team (in front Matjaž Rakovec, President of the Management Board Zavarovalnica Triglav d.d., main sponsor of the event in a cheering mood) AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 29

32 Annual General Assembly September 15, 2010 Sponsor: CELGENE INTERNATIONAL, Podružnica v Sloveniji The AmCham Report was presented by Executive Director Mrs. Ajša Vodnik, MSc at the General Assembly. We are proud to announce that 42 new members from September 2009 till September 2010 joined AmCham. Therefore there are now altogether 160 members. We are planning to increase the number, but will still predominantly take care of quality which we can offer to all members. Our numerous events (Business Breakfasts, Business Cocktails, Seminars, and Business Luncheons) were presented in a short film, which was greeted by a great applause. We plan to organize a few more events till the end of the year. The annual General Assembly was followed by a reception at Goodlife, Ljubljana Castle, where we had an interesting debate with Mr. Bradley Freden, Chargé d'affaires from U.S. Embassy, Mr. Makota Izakura, Chargé d'affaires from Embassy of Japan, H.E. Mrs. Debora Vainer Barenboim, Ambassador of Brazil, and H.E. Mr. Jayakar Jerome, Ambassador of India. At the end a surprise birthday cake for Mr. Freden who celebrated his 50 th birthday was brought and the atmosphere became even more relaxed and pleasant. The financial situation of AmCham is monitored by the Board. We have permanent smooth Cash Flow and the forecast shows that the financial year 2010 will be positive. Our new programme AmCham Young Professionals is evolving into well received aggregate of lectures and great networking. The report about Working Committees and Working Groups was given by Project Manager Mrs. Vida Dolenc Pogačnik. All Working Committees have been very active, especially Tax, Public Procurement and Labour Committee, many proposals, position papers and opinions were introduced to our decision-makers. AmCham Slovenia General Assembly The participants gave their support to two new Board Members, Mr. Jurij Giacomelli, Delo d.d. and Mr. Robert Trnovec, S&T d.o.o., who got his mandate for additional two years at the election. Mr. Martin McDowell, Political, Economic and Commercial Chief who is appointed to Board by U.S. Embassy also presented himself. The reception after the General Assembly (in the middle patron of the event, Julijan Naskov, Country General Manager, Celgene International) Ajša Vodnik, Executive Director AmCham Slovenia, in company with Mr. Makota Izakura, Chargé d'affaires from Embassy of Japan Views of Slovenia as seen by foreign ambassadors (Bradley Freden, Chargé d'affaires from U.S. Embassy, Makota Izakura, Chargé d'affaires from Embassy of Japan, H.E. Debora Vainer Barenboim, Ambassador of Brazil, and H.E. Jayakar Jerome, Ambassador of India) 30

33 AmCham Slovenia General Assembly ECACC YOUNG PROS MEMBERS SLOVENIA EVENTS AMCHAM The audience listened to the foreign ambassadors with great interest Bradley Freden, Chargé d'affaires from U.S. Embassy; who celebrated his 5oth birthday on the same day Ajša Vodnik, AmCham Slovenia in conversation with Martin McDowell, US Embassy and Bradley Freden, Chargé d'affaires from U.S. Embassy, a great supporter of AmCham Slovenia AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 31

34 9 th Annual Golf Tournament September 26, 2010 Our 9th Diners Club Golf Challenge Mauritius 2010»AmCham«took place on Sunday, 26 September, at golf course Diners Club Ljubljana, Smlednik. Despite the bad weather, the game Stableford was played by almost 80 participants. Hole-in-one was not achieved. Longest drive was achieved by Mr. Ivo Stomilovič (263m) and his prize was the one month usage of Jaguar XF. Special thanks to our main sponsor Summit auto d.o.o. and other sponsors: Mars Overseas d.o.o., Merck Sharp & Dohme d.o.o., RIKO d.o.o., Simobil d.d., and ZZI d.o.o. 32

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36 General Colin L. Powell with host Tomaž Lovše, President of AmCham Slovenia and Janez Škrabec, Director General of Riko d.o.o., the host of reception Reception in honour of General Colin L. Powell August 29, 2010 Tomaž F. Lovše, the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Slovenia and the President of Diners Club Slovenia has on the occasion of the Bled Strategic Forum invited one of the most distinguished personalities within world politics, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), former Secretary of State in the years The esteemed guest was amazed at Bled and Slovenia and therefore used the official slogan of Slovenia:»I feel Slovenia«by adding»i feel love«. In honour of the distinguished guest, there was also a reception for AmCham Slovenia members held at Villa Beli dvor, kindly hosted by Mr. Janez Škrabec. General Powell addressed the invited guests at the gala inaugural dinner of the Bled Strategic Forum with his solemn speech entitled: ''The Next 10 Years: The Essential Challenges of the International Community, the Roles of USA, China and EU in a Multipolar World.'' The main message of his speech has been that one should look forward to the future with optimism. There have already some difficulties occurred in the past and some will certainly appear in the future, nevertheless he believes the power may be above all gained by a cooperation of small and large nations. As such, in his opinion, Slovenia as well, is able to play an important part in. A great occasion for such cooperation is at events and forums where representatives, heads of various countries meet and mutually search for opportunities for a better tomorrow. He emphasized the meaning of energetic efficiency, the importance in settling for a compromise. General Colin L. Powell and Tomaž Lovše, President of the AmCham Slovenia at the Bled Strategic Forum opening 34

37 ECACC SLOVENIA MEMBERS YOUNG PROS EVENTS AMCHAM Opportunities for business networking AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 35

38 General Powell and Igor Lukšič, Minister of Education and Sports General Powell and Žiga Debeljak, President & CEO of Mercator d.d. General Powell and Franc Križanič, Minister of Finance General Powell and Jurij Giacomelli, President of the Management Board of Delo, d.d. At the solemn dinner of the Bled Strategic Forum among which partners is also AmCham Slovenia 36

39 General Powell and Andrea Castronovo, President of BMW for Central and Eastern Europe ECACC AMCHAM MEMBERS SLOVENIA YOUNG PROS EVENTS General Powell proved to be a charming guest, in company with Ajša Vodnik, Executive director of AmCham, Dejan Turk, CEO of Si.mobil d.d. and Janez Škrabec, Director General of Riko d.o.o. AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 37

40 Business Leaders Role Models in the Business World Written by: Ajša Vodnik M.Sc., Executive Director of AmCham Slovenia We all wish to model upon someone, follow someone's example, model upon people who with the right vision assure unity of aims and create a front and fusion of efficient people. In the business world this role becomes assumed by business leaders. There exist several definitions of business leadership, mine would run like this:»the leaders in a company with a suitable personality, strategic knowledge and skills, among which the communication with external and internal stake holdersis of key significance may become business leaders, who with an intentional managing of self reputation increase the intangible capital of the company.«there are several definitions possible in denoting the first people in the companies in Slovenia, e.g. director, manager, president of the board, among which there are no precise dividing lines or exact definitions. It is possible to define a leader in a business world if a distinction of personal characteristics, position and methods of leading is observed regarding a business leader and an executive director and may be concluded in an ascertainment that in the case of business leaders the leading prevails, whereas managing dominates in the case of managers (executive directors). A conception about a business leader functioning as a higher rank towards manager is not accurate as they in fact represent two different yet complementary functions at the same time. Taking into consideration a formal structure of a company, the role of business leaders should be assumed by presidents of the board or general directors, supposing that they already have excellent executive directors or managers and a good working organization within their companies. Business leaders are needed and are important within companies as the transformed social circumstances and the business rapidity require differently leading leaders. New challenges are showing in the environment, technology, social structure, culture, physical structure and the nature of activity. The change as the only constant requires an organizational culture, which can be introduced by powerful business leaders with the right vision and strategy, as well with the ability of good conformation to the changes and their introduction into organization. There are certain characteristics ascribed to business leaders such as charisma or even special magical attributes. Such comprehension is exaggerated, as a head in a company for becoming a business leader needs to have the right combination of personal qualities, knowledge and skills; human relationships; vision of the future and strategic attainments and the achievement of one's purposes. The right balance between a powerful leader and the guidance with the feeling for freedom and stimulation of an individual should be restored. However the communication represents the basis without which the leadership proves impossible. Therefore a business leader appears as a person with wide education, unlimited curiosity, steady enthusiasm, faith in people and in team work, eagerness 38

41 One of the main reasons for initiating the AmCham Young Professionals programmes definitely derives from our awareness of the fact that the reputation of management has wrongly due to large exposure of deviant representatives of managerial state fallen on an extremely low level. Therefore we are trying to represent to the young as well to the broader public some true stories about young, successful and interesting individuals who are fit for conquering the leading positions in the future and thus significantly influence the development of economy. We also wish to expose the already well recognized managers and leaders who excell themselves as great examples one can model upon and represent a pattern of exquisite practice. for taking risks, complete devotion to a longrange work and not to shortterm benefits, constant aspiration for superiority all over, willingness, irreproachability, virtues and vision. A business leader should have a well developed emotional intelligence, comprising the following components selfconfidence, self-control, motivation, empathy and networking skills. Among business leaders there are often people who enjoy the attentiveness which may prove either good or bad in a company. Such leaders usually have good visions, are keen to make people enthusiastic and have the courage to make one's vision a reality, whereas on the other side they may become too infatuated with themselves and therefore not really paying attention to their managers or others, following them. Nevertheless as it is the case at every business, some bad cases may occur as well, sadly though that they are presented as representative in the media. It is not quite like that Slovenia has great business leaders, who for bad climate in the media and business environment sometimes cannot entirely discharge their roles. Communication abilities denote the distinction between successful and unsuccessful companies. One of the most important functions regarding the business leaders is properly communication and therefore their micro communication competence has to be high as it should be their comprehension of macro and mega levels. A successful communication of a business leader which expresses the genuine position of a leader and is trustworthy, increases his repute and influences a higher reputation of a company. A leader - the leading of a company is therefore the one who can first-ratedly represent the company's status at which it is of great significance how he himself is introduced as a personality within various kinds of public. Our wish therefore is to model upon people of the business world, there are great examples among them, as it is for the development in the society and state namely urgently that the Slovene region accepts also the successful ones. MEMBERS EVENTS AMCHAM YOUNG PROS SLOVENIA ECACC AmCham YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Project Manager: Gordana Janković, dipl.psih. Generation 2010/11 Alenka Abram Alenka Gorenčič Aleš Por Ana Krešič Andrej Budja Anita Celarec Barbara Rijavec Bogdan Pevec Bojana Novak Hladnik Boštjan Černe Darko Čolić Domen Romih Dragan Vidovič Dragana Kojić Edi Sirec Evelina Novak Filip Remškar Gašper Kahne Gregor Kump Gregor Rigac Iris Šibav Iztok Novak Jan Sibinčič Jan Trost Jana Jovanovska Janja Ogrinc Jasmina Debevec Jasmina Golob Jasna Mihelčič Jernej Jeraj Jernej Osterman Jure Gjud Jure Remškar Jure Rozman Jure Stopar Jurij Krajnc Karmen Bek Katja Lumbar Klemen Medved Ksenija Štrekelj Maja Kajbič Marko Dimkovski Marko Ostanek Marko Vučajnk Maruša Tratnjek Maša Grabnar Lampret Matej Klavora Matej Kovačič Mateja Breznik Mateja Kastelic Matija Šmid Matjaž Možina Metod Drgan Mirjam Žerjav Mitja Valič Mojca Dovečar Mojca Koren Lapajne Nataša Keršič Razinger Nataša Bukanovsky Kosi Nikola Maslovarić Peter Milenkovič Rok Fikfak Rok Gorjup Rok Hribar Rok Perkovič Rok Štrukelj Saša Miladinović Saša Muzga Simon Kolenc Simon Makovšek Simon Smolnikar Slavko Ovčina Staša Podgoršek Tamara Turk Tanja Merlak Tanja Subotič Tina Lazovič Tjaša Klavora Tomaž Kužnik Tomaž Lanišek Tomaz Valjavec Vatroslav Spudić Veronika Dovjak Vid Kobe Vlado Bočina Željko Vrhovac Žiga Vavpotič Zlatko Rizvič Zoran Gognjavec Grbič Patrons Partners AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 39

42 Nataša Jenčič, MPharm MERCK SHARP & DOHME, inovativna zdravila d.o.o. Managing Director Ljubiša Mitof Višurski ABBOTT Laboratories d.o.o. Country Manager Which are the characteristics of a good business leader? Nelson Mandela once said, that a good leader is someone, who guides a herd in such a manner, that it doesn't notice being guided. I think, that a good leader is focused on the goal, is self-confident, convincing, dedicated to his job and has good communication abilities. It is very important, that he is evoking trust of employees and that he knows how to react calmly in crisis situations. What is your principal guidance in leading? Goals of organization guide me in the first place. It is not about individual goals or tasks. You need competent people. And my task as a leader is to lead them properly or direct them toward achieving organizations' objectives respectively. What are you encouraging the most among your young associates and what is your biggest expectation from them? I am encouraging constant learning, education, progress in sense of personal growth and promotion of job position. I expect from them to be independent, responsible, full of initiative, proactive, creative and of course ethical and honest toward their customers, co-workers and at last but not least to themselves. What do you think are the main motivators? My personal opinion is that the biggest motivation for an employee is when he/she is doing the work he/she enjoys in and that makes sense to him/her. I agree with employees who most often as the main motivators mention good working conditions and good relationships. I think that factors for confirmation of capabilities are of exceptional significance, reputation of the company, possibilities for promotion and education. Nevertheless, it should be admitted honestly that rewarding is also of key significance. Mission / Vision of your company We fulfill our mission through commitment to scientific research work and to discovery of new medicine. We want to ensure to patients the access to the best medications and most modern methods of treatment with intention to prolong lifespan and improve their quality of life. Which are the characteristics of a good business leader? It has never been more important to have the right characteristics of a business leader as it is just now, in modern time, in the period of recession. The most important characteristic of a business leader is that he/she has different views of a picture or situation, as it is displayed to him/her in the proper moment. Key characteristic of a good business leader, that is connected with the future of leading is in his/her ability to create his/her idea, which he/she presents to his/her co-workers, who then carry it through as their own. What is your principal guidance in leading? My principal guidance for leading is»be hard on issues and soft on people«, which is expressed as a demand for uncompromising execution of business tasks, however I try to support friendly atmosphere among employees at the same time, in which interests of all people are represented. What are you encouraging the most among your young associates and what is your biggest expectation from them? I am encouraging my associates to be vocal, to express their opinion and understandings, because company draws ideas for organization of work from their ideas. At the same time I also expect this from them, because I believe that someone, who doesn't express his opinion in an existing organization, is condemned to stagnation and dissatisfaction in the field of his work in advance. What do you think are the main motivators? One of the top motivators in my opinion is the possibility of promotion, namely I think that every employee must have his own career development plan, i.e. his position today and where he will be tomorrow. The second motivator would definitely be the right products, which are necessary for employees to passionately work with and represent them as their own, and for the third motivator I would indicate appropriate award for the job done. 40

43 Anton Petrič, M.Sc. CISCO SYSTEMS, Branch Office General Manager Robert Trnovec S&T SLOVENIJA d.d. Chief Executive Officer Which are the characteristics of a good business leader? Leader has to be versed, must have well developed emotional intelligence, right values, must be principled, be sincere and honest. He/she must enjoy his/her work and should like people. What is your principal guidance in leading? My principal guidance for leading is based on trust. We must give employees the opportunity to prove themselves, to have possibility to participate in decisions also with more important matters and that their achievements are recognized inside organization. What are you encouraging the most among your young associates and what is your biggest expectation from them? I mostly encourage the innovativeness and out-of-box thinking among my young associates. We must keep in mind that young people are potential, and a company can with a right attitude gain a lot from them. It is a task of a good leader to encourage talented people on their professional path. I expect proactive, driven and innovative approach from young talents, not an imitation of established practices of older colleagues. What do you think are the main motivators? Rewarding and motivation of employees are key factors of successful companies. It is known, that a satisfied and motivated employee achieves substantively better results. Main motivators in my opinion are challenges, success, prospect of promotion, constant education and personal growth. But we must of course create suitable working conditions and a positive climate in company. Mission / Vision of your company We constantly change the way we work, live, play and learn. Which are the characteristics of a good business leader? Main task of a business leader is to create changes. He/she must set the right guidelines to ensure that these changes would be the right ones. The first step is in setting the vision and strategy for achieving it. The second challenge for every business leader is undoubtedly how to align people with the vision and strategy. How do you motivate and inspire in a way that on the path to the goal they stay motivated even when they encounter obstacles. This is achieved through constant communication and by ensuring that the needs of staff regarding self-esteem, recognition and belonging are met. Because of the ever growing changes in the business environment there is a growing need for more business leaders at all levels of the company. It is one of the key tasks of the business leader that by creating opportunities and with developmental tools such as coaching, continous feedback and example he/she builds a so-called "leadership" culture. What is your principal guidance in leading? I want to help people to try to go beyond their limits. Everyone is capable of much more than he thinks or suggests to be, therefore I try to elicit this great human characteristic from anyone who wants to do new and right things. What are you encouraging the most among your young associates and what is your biggest expectation from them? Desire to grab the offered opportunities and the motivation to achieve results even when they encounter obstacles. To overcome new challenges takes a lot of self-study and preparedness to run an additional mile. Everything I encourage, I of course also expect. What do you think are the main motivators? This is without doubt their personal and professional development, which is validated through performance, recognition and fair remuneration. All these bring self-esteem and sense of belonging to an employee. And both of them give wings to motivation as well. MEMBERS SLOVENIA YOUNG PROS EVENTS AMCHAM ECACC AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 41

44 Matej Potokar MICROSOFT d.o.o. Senior Director Microsoft Business Solutions Central Eastern Europe Janez Škrabec RIKO d.o.o. General Manager Which are the characteristics of a good business leader? The most important is the ability of open and direct communication with all employees on both the successes and challenges, expectations and potential traps in an environment in which the company operates. Business leader is the face of the company, a person which with his/her experience and knowledge best embodies the company and everything that the company on the market and society represents, so with his/her work and approach he/she gives an example for all employees. He/she must also know how to listen to employees and foster culture of mutual trust, which is essential for effective and efficient communication. What is your principal guidance in leading? Good communication is the foundation for a successful business, so it is also the most important characteristic of a good leader. Willingness to listen to employees' questions and challenges is for me essential, therefore I encourage direct communication between management and employees, based primarily on the sensitivity to the needs of all stakeholders and building relationships based on trust. What are you encouraging the most among your young associates and what is your biggest expectation from them? We are a service company and employees are our greatest competitive advantage. An enormous amount of attention is always dedicated to good and professional relations, and we are putting a lot of effort into open communication. It is important that employees feel comfortable in their workplace and are creative in any kind of situation. In addition to achieving the goals all the time we encourage their innovation, boldness, initiative and independent decision-making ability. From my colleagues I expect open, frank and good communication, because only with the free flow of information between departments and groups it is possible to coordinate a truly effective support to business objectives of the company. What do you think are the main motivators? The most important factor for motivation of employees is meeting the needs for personal and professional development, because motivated and satisfied employees are key to the success and development of the company. Work gives individuals the chance of social contacts, exertion and recognition, releases creative potential and stimulates personal growth. It is important to create such a working environment that encourages employees to coordinate their objectives with goals and values of the company, where people like to work and carry out their work successfully. On the first place is the relationship between employees and management, which must be built on good communication and trust. Which are the characteristics of a good business leader? I always follow those who know how to identify real opportunities and weave the links in the right way; who are emphatic, who are able to enthuse and thereby also to motivate; who charm with personal authenticity, cosmopolitan breadth and spiritual depth; who cause and justify the trust, who skillfully integrate various knowledge; that are philosophers, pragmatics and strategists at the same time. I think these are the characteristics of a good business leader. What is your principal guidance in leading? To know how to recognize different talents both in individuals and in teams, bring them together in an appropriate manner and direct them not only in the objectives but also in the common mission and vision. What are you encouraging the most among your young associates and what is your biggest expectation from them? With young people I appreciate curiosity inquisitiveness, autonomy, initiative, and of course, diligence and ability to work in team. I expect from them to be able to integrate their knowledge and talents in the common objectives and that they are ambitious, but not in terms of achieving objectives at all costs, but for themselves desire to know more, learn more and experience more. What do you think are the main motivators? If I ignore fear and greed, that fatally influence human reactions? I believe and bet on the value and meaning, then the success and recognition. Mission / Vision of your company Implementation of a global project management is a key task of the company Riko d.d. Riko is supplying technological equipment to customers at home and abroad for a wide variety of industries, and manages projects from concept to implementation in the field of industrial engineering, transport and storage systems, energy, ecology and construction. To maintain and further enhance the reputation of the most reliable supplier of high-quality technology and processing equipment in Slovenia, while entering on a reference list for universal engineering companies on international markets. 42

45 Gregor Pilgram GENERALI ZAVAROVALNICA d.d. Chief Executive Officer Which are the characteristics of a good business leader? Accessible. Ambitious. Faithful. Competent. Reliable. Considerate. Visionary. Able to learn. Sincere. In Generali we would use just one word to describe all of these:»lionhearted«. What is your principal guidance in leading? My personal favorite guidance for leading is the example I namely lead insurance company above all with my own example. Furthermore, I am convinced, that a success can be merely achieved with a lot of effort and daring enough decisions. My co-workers will always find my office door open for them. Otherwise you can find me more often in offices of employees rather than closed in my own office or on formal meetings. So-called»management by walking around«is namely a normal part of working process in our company. Open communication between management and trust of employees in management both show that we are on a right track. My measure of success is satisfaction. Maybe it is the origin of the wish for continuous progress, creation. I think that a successful leader has many challenges behind him, but at least three times more ahead. This means, that you never pause on the same place, but you want more, because you know that you can. And even bigger success with constant work and promotion, which are bringing usually also financial incentives, is to succeed to preserve authentic relationships with people around you with family, colleagues, friends and acquaintances. What are you encouraging the most among your young associates and what is your biggest expectation from them? At Generali we encourage correct business relationships, openness to new, different and unusual. We accept the business challenges with genuine enthusiasm and drive. The word "impossible" is practically nonexistent in our vocabulary. And it is this the lack of "impossible" which sets before us new challenges. For those who are creative, this is an incentive, for others it might be a problem. Like me, my colleagues are confident in Generali's success story. Our relationships are genuine, relaxed, but always correct and based on mutual respect. We expect it will remain so. What do you think are the main motivators? All too often we come across of thinking that financial compensation or financial rewards are key motivators which encourage employees to work even better and to be more successful. From my own experience I can say that in most cases this is not true. I believe that an employee can be motivated much more than with cash reward by public recognition of his work, with the possibility that with his knowledge and experience he is able to participate in decision-making, feeling that the company values him, that the company takes into account also his opinion, that he co-creates and contributes to the reputation of the company. In short, that he is important to the company and that he is one of the links in the success of this company. Others may be motivated by new challenges, some find inspiration and enthusiasm in material, but not cash rewards. However, it is important that the company is able to establish such motivators that stimulate its employees towards better work and therefore towards a successful business. Mission / Vision of your company Generali Insurance Company is known to Slovenian public primarily for innovative supply of quality and affordable insurance. In our work we are dedicated to people and guided by the needs of policyholders. To the latter we offer insurances which follow world trends and are also tailored to the needs of the Slovenian market. The testimonies of our success, despite the economic crisis are good results, growing market share and growing number of satisfied customers. We understand that insurance does not cover all the needs of policyholders. Therefore, we offer more than "only" insurance - we offer to our customers a genuine, long-term partnership and cooperation. Part of this partnership is our commitment to social responsibility, which we nurture from the very entry into the Slovenian market. We are active supporters of various cultural, charitable and sports projects, and are dedicated especially to road safety, where we are also the most present with our core business. Our commitment is to act in this direction in the future. Because we want to shape the future, nurture our knowledge and realize our potentials. MEMBERS ECACC SLOVENIA YOUNG PROS EVENTS AMCHAM AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 43

46 Anton Horvatič Managing Director DINERS CLUB SLO d.o.o. Saša Pušnik Managing Director DINERS CLUB SLO d.o.o. Which are the characteristics of a good business leader? A good business leader has to be innovative, quick in decisions making and always at hand for a dialogue. Following the world trends, users' needs and incessant development of novelties should represent a permanent necessity to a good business leader. Whoever stagnates in a certain situation, has already lost and therefore retrogades. A good business leader strives for motivating his co-workers in trying to constantly improve the products and to search for new possibilities and also shares the successes with them. What is your principal guidance in leading? My principal guidance in management is openness for dialogue, reconciliation of viewpoints and praises for good work. What are you encouraging the most among your young associates and what is your biggest expectation from them? Above all I encourage them to think creatively, to create partnerships and sinergies with business partners and to try to accustom themselves to their users' feelings and thoughts. They have to be a part of a team. They have to know how to listen and to praise as well. What do you think are the main motivators? The main motivators would definitely be an honourable mention in front of the co-workers and money stimulation. Which are the characteristics of a good business leader? A good business leader has to determine the right (and of course real) goals, to which his co-workers and employees will be able to respond, follow and fulfill. Merely determining the goals certainly is not enough. A good business leader also has to have a knowledge and skills for motivating his/her co-workers in successfully reaching the aims set and for functioning as their counsellor when needed. He/she should praise a work when it is well accomplished and to reprimand properly if it proves unsatisfying or under average. A good business leader must be able to reach decisions quickly and deliberately. What is your principal guidance in leading? To try to represent an ideal to the others, to be honest towards your co-workers and to yourself, there should exist an open and clear communicaton within a company. One should listen to any idea, suggestion. Praise the good and chide the bad. What are you encouraging the most among your young associates and what is your biggest expectation from them? I expect from all co-workers not merely the young ones, a diligence and accuracy at work, collegiality and teamwork, creativity and the ability to accustom themselves to as well to listen to our clients. What do you think are the main motivators? One of the main motivators would be in creating a positive atmosphere within a working place (environment). Further on - communication with one's coworkers. The ability to listen to them properly and to remain in a constant contact with them will result in learning the motivators important to each and every individual. For some, this may be a possibility for additional education (the young), flexible working hours (young mothers), payment, praise, promotion at work, 44

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48 SLOVENIA Republic of Slovenia Full name: Republic of Slovenia (Republika Slovenija) State system: Democratic Parliamentary Republic, since 1991; member of the EU since 1 May 2004 Capital: Ljubljana Official Language: Slovene, in some nationally mixed areas also Italian and Hungarian Anthem: the seventh stanza of France Prešeren poem Zdravljica (a Toast); melody by Stanko Premrl Currency: Euro Phone dial code: +386 Internet TLD:.si Politics President of the Republic: H.E. Mr. Danilo Türk, PhD (since December 2007) Prime Minister: H.E. Mr. Borut Pahor (SD) (since 2008) Government: Prime Minister, 15 ministers, 3 ministers without portfolio Geography Area: 20,273 km² Time zone: GMT/UTC +1 Length of borders: 1,370 km; with Austria: 318 km; with Croatia: 670 km; with Hungary: 102 km; with Italy: 280 km Length of coastline: 46.6 km Landscape: the territory of Slovenia is divided into four basic types of landscapes, Alpine in the north, Mediterranean in the south-west, Dinaric in the south and Pannonian in the east. Climate: continental in central Slovenia, alpine in the north-west and submediterranean along the coast and its hinterland Average temperature: January 2 C; July 21 C Highest mountain: Triglav, 2,864 m Longest river: Sava, 221 km Largest lake: Cerknica lake (intermittent) 26 km² Highest waterfall: Čedca, 130 m Longest and deepest touristic karst cave: Postojnska jama, 19.5 km Major protected natural park: Triglav national park, 83,808 ha Population Population: (31 December 2008) Population density: 99,1 inh. per km² Nationalities (2002 census): Slovene 1,631,363; Hungarian 6,243; Italian 2,258; other 324,172 Religion: Roman Catholic 57.8%, Muslim 2.4%, Orthodox 2.3%, other Christian 0.9%, unaffiliated 3.5%, other or unspecified 23%, none 10.1%. Main cities: Ljubljana (261,700), Maribor (108,600), Celje (38,400), Kranj (39,400) 46

49 FACTS AND FIGURES Economic Indicators of Slovenia Source AMCHAM F 2011 F GDP (real growth rate) GDP (in EUR billion) 28,750 31,050 34,568 37,305 35,384 35,800 37,104 GDP per capita (in EUR) 14,369 15,467 17,123 18,450 17,331 Total gross fixed capital formation ( % of GDP) Final consumption; general government, % GDP Final consumption; households and non-profit institutions serving households, % GDP Final consumption as a % of GDP Business investment - Gross fixed capital formation by the private sector ( % od GDP ) EVENTS YOUNG PROS Consumer prices (yearly average) (HICP) Unemployment rate (yearly average), registered Unemployment rate (yearly average), ILO Gross wage per employee (real growth rate) Exports of goods and services (mio EUR) 14,397 16,757 19,406 19,809 16,018 Imports of goods and services (mio EUR) 15,805 18,340 21,508 23,046 17,115 Current account (% of GDP) Foreign direct investments, end-year stock (mio EUR) 6,134 6,822 9,765 10,996 General government surplus/deficit (mio EUR) General government surplus/deficit as a % of GDP External debt (% of GDP) % 90% 105% 110% Exchange rate ( EUR/USD) Sources: Bank of Slovenia, Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, Eurostat, Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development / F = forecast SLOVENIA ECACC MEMBERS AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 47

50 GDP and economic growth Gross domestic product is the most important aggregate for national accounts and the most comprehensive measure of overall economic activity. Economic growth is measured by the growth rate of GDP. Economic growth and GDP in Slovenia grew steadily from 2003 to the year 2007, with the highest value, where economic growth reached a value of 6.9 percentage points. In 2008 the economic growth was only 3.7 percentage points, almost half of what it was in previous years. Slovenia suffered from the global financial - economic crisis and in 2009 performed a negative growth of percentage points, which is effected by - the high export orientation of Slovenia. Recovery and positive growth are forecast for 2010 in Economic Growth Central European States and EU F 2011F Average growth Slovenia Austria Switzerland Czech Republic Germany Poland Slovakia Hungary EU (27) Source: Eurostat All Central European countries and the EU average for 2009 had a decline in economic growth, but trends differ. Slovenia had the second highest annual growth rate of the Central European states averaging 4.3 percentage points from 2000 to 2008 but a maximum decline in economic growth in 2009 compared to other CE countries. Slow recovery is forecast for 2010 and Registered unemployment IN Slovenia After 1991 Slovenia's economy lost its biggest market, the ex Yugoslavian Republics. The consequence was a great rise in the unemployment rate. Between 1998 and 2008 the unemployment rate fell by an average of 7.3 percentage points per year. The unemployment rate has risen again in 2009 because of the general economic crisis and reached the highest value in June 2010 after

51 ILO unemployment rate IN CEE 2009; m ; m ; m ; m ; m ; m ; m ; m ; m ; m ; m ; m08 Average Slovenia growth Austria dropped Czech Republic dropped Germany dropped Poland dropped Slovakia dropped Hungary dropped EU (27) constant Source: Eurostat Definition: The unemployment rate represents unemployed persons as a percentage of the labour force based on International Labour Office (ILO) definition. The labour force is the total number of people employed and unemployed. Unemployed persons comprise persons aged 15 to 74 who are without work during the reference week, are available to start work within the next two weeks and have been actively seeking work in the past four weeks or have already found a job to start within the next three months. Data are presented in seasonally adjusted form. The latest unemployment rates in CEE regions and EU are stabilizing and in most countries took a slight drop. The highest rates are in Slovakia and Hungary, Slovenia is on the 5 th highest place with 7.3 percentage points in August 2010 within the CEE countries and the average of EU 27. Compared to other countries Slovenia shows a rise according to the ILO unemployment rate. Annual inflation rate IN CEE AMCHAM Slovenia Austria Switzerland Czech Republic Germany Poland Slovakia Hungary EU Source: Eurostat The average inflation rate in the CEE region has varied among different countries. In 2000 the highest difference was 10.8 percentage points, between Slovakia and Germany. The trend from 2000 to 2009 is showing that the differences are in average declining. In 2009 the inflation rates in most CEE countries declined to a minimum, because of the slow or negative economic growth. MEMBERS EVENTS YOUNG PROS SLOVENIA ECACC AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 49

52 Slovenia; Import, Export, Trade Balance The trade balance of Slovenia shows a negative value between 2000 and 2010, which means that Slovenia imports more than it exports. Exports during the period grew by an annual average of 9.76 percentage points, while imports grew by 9.85 percentage points. The biggest decline Slovenia suffered in 2009, when import declined for percentage points and export for percentage points compared to previous year. Export and Import by economic sector in 2009 Export Share in export Import Share in Import Trade balance of activities Agriculture, forestry and fishing % % -238,219 Mining and quarrying % % -343,513 Manufacturing % % -525,601 Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply % % 74,890 Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities % % -109,284 Information and communication % % 39,143 Professional, scientific and technical activities % % 701 Arts, entertainment and recreation % % 2,018 Other activities and unknown % 4, % 2,258 Together 16,017, % 17,115, % -1,097,607 Source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia percent of Slovenian exports in 2009 is represented by the manufacturing sector. Slovenia has been historically closely related to the automotive industry and consumer white goods industries. Slovenia in 2009 exported 70 percent of the whole export in the EU countries. Share of Export of GDP Slovenia 44.30% 45.57% 44.69% 43.85% 48.47% 53.80% 59.57% 63.54% 62.20% 53.04% Austria 35.33% 37.18% 38.02% 38.46% 40.88% 41.31% 42.39% 43.89% 43.54% 35.96% Switzerland 32.28% 32.18% 31.44% 30.94% 32.66% 35.15% 37.68% 39.57% 39.70% 35.02% Czech Republic 51.23% 53.89% 50.88% 53.20% 62.84% 62.67% 66.50% 70.20% 67.49% 59.06% Germany 28.97% 30.21% 30.39% 30.70% 33.09% 34.81% 37.93% 39.63% 39.63% 33.69% Poland 18.51% 18.93% 20.75% 24.80% 29.54% 29.41% 32.43% 32.88% 31.91% 31.05% Slovakia 58.16% 59.70% 58.70% 65.53% 65.66% 66.64% 74.86% 77.77% 74.67% 63.36% Hungary 59.37% 56.96% 51.47% 51.29% 53.99% 57.11% 66.75% 69.10% 69.35% 64.60% The table shows the share of exports in GDP country-by country. Given the trend of movement of the indicator over the period 2000 to 2009, Slovenia has the 4th of the top average shares over the period, percentage points of GDP is the value of exports in Ahead of Slovenia are the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia. All of the countries suffered a decline of the indicator in

53 Gross external debt of Slovenia Gross external debt represents the outstanding amount on a given day by residents to non-residents and includes the obligation to pay principal and / or interest paid by debtors that will have to pay in the future. Gross external debt of Slovenia is shown for the month of July from 2001 to The gross external debt according to the sample month of July in the period 2001 to 2010 rose at an average annual level 19.7 percent. The Percentage of Gross External Debt in GDP - by Country Slovenia 71.91% 90.01% % % Austria % % % % Switzerland % % % % Czech Republic 35.52% 35.59% 42.02% 41.31% Germany % % % % Poland 43.26% 45.74% 50.40% 56.87% Slovakia 55.36% 49.39% 55.00% 71.44% Hungary 48.88% 54.06% 64.09% 93.08% AMCHAM The highest percentage of gross external debt in GDP by Central European countries is shown in Switzerland and Austria, where the value of the indicator varies between 230 and 330 between 2006 and For Slovenia, the value of the indicator increases and has grown on average by percentage points between 2006 and Higher values on the indicator are shown in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. EVENTS Established Companies by Foreign Investors in Slovenia YOUNG PROS Foreign investors (alone or in partnership with domestic partners) established business entities in Slovenia from 1991 untill the end of September In the year 2005 there was a big increase in the number of companies with capital participation of residents outside Slovenia due to Slovenia's full entry to the European Union and ever since the number has been on a higher level than before % of companies with foreign investment were established after From all of the established entities with foreign investment (62,95%) were still operating at the end of September MEMBERS SLOVENIA ECACC AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 51

54 Contributions of Direct Foreign Investment GDP in the Central European Countries Slovenia 21.97% 28.25% 29.48% Austria 32.82% 40.57% 37.16% Switzerland 66.98% 72.38% Czech Republic 53.32% 59.95% 54.98% 61.69% Germany 26.09% 26.59% 26.36% Poland 34.72% Slovakia 49.29% 42.39% 41.38% Hungary 61.10% 59.41% The graph shows the movement of foreign investment in each country in Central Europe compared with the GDP of the country. The largest value and growth was in Switzerland. In 2007 it reached the value of Direct Foreign Investment of GDP of percentage points. Slovenia is at the lower end of direct foreign investment, reaching up to percentage points in 2008, the highest value of the indicator in the history of Slovenia. Among the countries that became independent at the beginning of 1990s, the highest value of direct foreign investment of GDP was achieved by Hungary. In late 2007, Hungary had a value of percentage points on the indicator. New Founded Subjects and Cancellations in Slovenia The graph shows the movement of newly created entities and deleted entities in Slovenia in 2007, 2008, 2009 and Only in six monthly periods (Dec 2007, June 2008, Dec 2008, Dec 2009, May 2010, June 2010) the number of deletions exceeded the number of newly created entities, in all other months Slovenia had a positive net gain of new entities. There were newly created companies in 2007, in 2008, in 2009 and till the end of September The number of established entities compared to the deleted ones shows a positive ratio on an annual basis in all periods. But the ratio reached its lowest annual value in 2010 (measured from January till September 2010) with ,28 new established entities to 1 deleted. New blocked subjects per month from Blocked accounts of companies and other subjects in the Slovenian market are an important sign of short-term incapability of businesses. The number of newly blocked subjects has been increasing on a monthly average from 2007 to September In particular 2009 has shown an above average of newly blocked accounts. The monthly average of newly blocked subjects in 2010 (until September) was 2.828, which is 7,5% more than in

55 New procedures of Bankruptcies, Receivership and Liquidation for legal entities The number of official procedures such as bankruptcy, receivership and liquidation of economic entities and entrepreneurs has declined in 2009 in comparison to 2007 and 2008, but again risen in The monthly average of new procedures is the highest in 2010 with 45 new procedures. New procedures of Bankruptcies, Receivership and Liquidation for legal entities and Canncelations SLOVENIA AMCHAM EVENTS YOUNG PROS The number of official procedures such as bankruptcy, receivership, liquidation and cancelation is rising through the period (the data for 2010 is till the end of September 2010). On the monthly average of new procedures from 2007 to 2008 has risen for percantage points, from 2008 to 2009 for 13,13 percentage points. From September 2009 to September 2010 the number of procedures has risen for percentage points. In 2007 the average monthly number of procedures was 994, in and in and in 2010 till the end od September Number of active entities by sector (September 2010) ECACC MEMBERS According to sectors of activity (SKD 2008) in the Slovene economy, the trading sector, technical and scientific sector, other activities and construction sector account for more than 50 percent of the whole Slovene active entities. AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 53

56 Classification of the Slovene acitive entities according to independent legal form (September 2010) There were separate legal entities registered in Slovenia at the end of September The largest percentage of these legal entities are sole proprietors at 41.91%, followed by a limited liability companies with 31.56% and associations or societies with 12.02%. Sole proprietors and limited companies represent the bulk of the Slovenian economy and together they account for 73.47% of all active entities in Slovenia. EU size of active ENTITIES in Slovenia (September 2010) 48.55% of the Slovenian economy according to EU size criteria are at a class 0 employees. This is mainly because of the independent entrepreneurs who operate independently. In Slovenia, holding 0.03% or 47 operators fell in the largest class of employers with 1000 or more employees. 54

57 Number of active entities per Slovenian regions (September 2010) Slovenia is divided into 12 statistical regions. The region with the largest number of subjects is Osrednjeslovenska (Central Slovenia), which has officially 33.18% of all active entities. The capital of Slovenia Ljubljana is also in this region. Share in total revenue in 2009 SLOVENIA MEMBERS ECACC YOUNG PROS EVENTS AMCHAM In 2009 the Slovenian economy declined in financials numbers. On average the revenues in the whole Slovene economy dropped by 15.9 percentage points. Even so, some sectors performed a raise in revenue, those being electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply with percentage points, human health and social work activities with 8.65 percentage points and education with 3.05 percentage points. Net profit dropped in 2009 by percentage points. The largest economic sectors in Slovenia in 2009 were wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles (33.48%) and manufacturing (27.49%). In general debtness dropped in 2009 by 4 percentage points (from 65% in 2008 to 61% in 2009). Among the largest sectors the ones most in debt are the logistics sector (80%) and construction sector (75%). The average added value per employee in 2009 in Slovenia was The sectors with the highest values of added value per employee were electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (90.837), financial and insurance activities (76.212) and real estate activities (75.542). AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 55

58 Share of companies paying in credit terms In 2008, the agreed payment deadlines were respected by a little over a third of Slovenian companies. In the first half of 2009, the agreed payment deadlines were respected by a little over a third of Slovenian companies. In the second half of 2009, half of the companies respected the agreed payment terms. In 2010 the agreed payment deadlines were respected by half of Slovenian companies. In the third quarter of 2010 the share of companies that paid within the agreed terms (Q 3; 49,5%) has declined for almost 13 % compared to the second quarter of 2010 (Q 2; 56,8 %). Data for the third quarter of 2010 are provisional and incomplete. Fewest good payers come from the strongest branch in the Slovenian economy: Construction (41%* good payers), Manufacturing (45%* good payers), Logistics (45%* good payers). The share of good payers in 2010 compared to previous periods (2008, 2009) is rising in all mentioned industries. In general the payment behaviour in Slovenia is getting better. Payment delay in days In 2008 the Slovenian companies paid in average 15 days after the agreed payment terms, in 2009, 13 days after and in 2010, 12 days after (data for the third quarter of 2010 are provisional and incomplete). The effects of the financial crisis began to be felt in the second quarter of Payment discipline has deteriorated by 26%, as is evident in the increase of the average delay of 14.1 days to days in the second quarter of In the third and forth quarter of 2009 the payment discipline was doing better, because companies sold only to the the companies which were paying within the agreed payment terms. In the first quarter of 2010 the average delay has risen in comparison to the third quarter of Payment discipline has declined for 19 % and the average delay has risen from 11.4 days in the last Q4 of 2009 to 13.6 days in Q1 of In Q2 of 2010 the sectors with the biggest delay in payment terms have been Agriculture; Construction and Mining, Logistics, Trade in Manufacturing. The companies in the mentioned sectors are on average paying 15 days after the agreed payment terms, which is under the Slovene average. In comparison to 2009 the sectors have improved their payment behaviour. Data for the third quarter of 2010 are provisional and incomplete. According to the last available data for Q (data for the Q3 of 2010 are provisional and incomplete). The best payment discipline is shown by companies in Notranjska-Karst, Gorenjska, and Lower Posavje regions. From these regions, more than 59% of companies pay on time and the remainder pay bills on average within 9 days of delay. The worst payment discipline is shown in Goriška, Koroška and Pomurska region, where more than one half of the companies are paying with delay. The average delay in the mentioned region is 17 days after the agreed payment terms. 56

59 Probability of Default SLOVENIA MEMBERS ECACC YOUNG PROS EVENTS AMCHAM The percentage of insolvent companies was 6.8 in 2008, 11.8 in 2009 and in 2010* it is expected to be 8.1%. There has been a 19,6% ( *) increase in the likelihood of insolvent firms as a result of the financial crisis (including bankruptcies, insolvency, liquidation and deletions of companies from the register). In 2008, the most risky businesses were from Notranjska Karst, Pomurska and the Coastal Karst regions. In 2009, the most risky businesses were in the following regions Zasavska, Coastal Karst regions and Pomurska. In 2008 the 4 sectors, which represent the largest share in Slovenian GDP are 3 activities where risk is above the average of the Slovenian economy: construction, commerce and logistics. In 2009 all 4 activities where risk is above the average of the Slovenian economy. In 2010 the activity construction and logistics are more risky than average of the Slovenian economy. AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 57

60 THE PRESIDENT, THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA The President of the Republic of Slovenia President: H.E. Mr. Danilo Türk, PhD Office of the President of the Republic Erjavčeva Ljubljana p: f: gp.uprs@up-rs.si National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia President: Pavel Gantar, PhD National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia Šubičeva Ljubljana p: f: gp@dz-rs.si The Government of the Republic of Slovenia Prime Minister: Borut Pahor Office of the Prime Minister Gregorčičeva Ljubljana p: f: gp.kpv@gov.si 58

61 Government Office for Development and European Affairs Minister: Mitja Gaspari, M.Sc. Gregorčičeva Ljubljana p: f: gp.svrez@gov.si Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Minister: Dejan Židan, M.Sc. Dunajska Ljubljana p: f: gp.mkgp@gov.si Ministry of Finance Minister: Franc Križanič, PhD Župančičeva Ljubljana p: f: gp.mf@gov.si Ministry of Culture Minister: Majda Širca Maistrova Ljubljana p: f: gp.mk@gov.si Ministry of Interior Minister: Katarina Kresal Štefanova ulica Ljubljana p: f: gp.mnz@gov.si Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning Minister: Roko Žarnić, PhD Dunajska cesta Ljubljana p: f: gp.mop@gov.si Ministry of Foreign Affairs Minister: Samuel Žbogar Prešernova cesta 25, (p.p. 481) 1000 Ljubljana p: f: info.mzz@gov.si Ministry of Justice Minister: Aleš Zalar Župančičeva Ljubljana p: f: gp.mp@gov.si Ministry of Defence Minister: Ljubica Jelušič, Phd Vojkova cesta Ljubljana p: f: glavna.pisarna@mors.si Ministry of Transport Minister: Patrick Vlačič, PhD Langusova Ljubljana Phone: f: gp.mzp@gov.si Ministry of Health Minister: Dorijan Marušič Štefanova ulica Ljubljana p: f: gp.mz@gov.si Ministry of Public Administration Minister: Irma Pavlinič-Krebs Tržaška cesta Ljubljana p: f: gp.mju@gov.si AMCHAM EVENTS YOUNG PROS Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister: Ivan Svetlik, PhD Kotnikova Ljubljana p: f: gp.mddsz@gov.si Ministry of Education and Sport Minister: Igor Lukšič, PhD Masarykova cesta Ljubljana p: f: gp.mss@gov.si SLOVENIA Ministry of the Economy Minister: Darja Radić, M.Sc. Kotnikova Ljubljana p: f: gp.mg@gov.si Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister: Gregor Golobič Kotnikova Ljubljana p: f: gp.mvzt@gov.si ECACC MEMBERS AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 59

62 AMERICAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN EUROPE ECACC - European Council of American Chambers of Commerce ECACC European Council of American Chambers of Commerce c/o AmCham to the European Union Avenue des Arts 53 B-1000 Brussels, Belgium p: f: ecacc@amchameu.be U.S. Chamber of Commerce U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1615 H Street, N.W. Washington, D.C p: f:

63 ECACC Members American Chamber of Commerce in Albania Rr. Deshmoret e 4 shkurtit Sky Tower, kati 11 Ap 3 Tirana Albania p: f: info@amcham.com.al American Chamber of Commerce in Austria Porzellangasse Vienna Austria p: f: office@amcham.or.at American Chamber of Commerce in Belgium Rue du Commerce 41 Handelsstraat 1000 Brussels Belgium p: f: gchamber@amcham.be AMCHAM EVENTS YOUNG PROS American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria Business Park Sofia, Mladost 4 Area Building 2, Floor Sofia p: f: amcham@amcham.bg American Chamber of Commerce in Croatia Radnička Zagreb p: f: info@amcham.hr Cyprus-American Business Association - American Chamber of Commerce in Cyprus P.O. Box CY p: f: info@cyaba.com.cy SLOVENIA ECACC MEMBERS AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 61

64 American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic Dušní Prague 1 p: f: amcham@amcham.cz American Chamber of Commerce in Denmark Christians Brygge Copenhagen V p: f: mail@amcham.dk American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union Avenue des Arts 53/Kunstlaan 53 B-1000 Brussels p: f: info@amchameu.eu American Chamber of Commerce in Finland Annankatu 32, 7th Floor Helsinki p: f: info@amcham.fi American Chamber of Commerce in France 156 Boulevard Haussmann Paris p: f: amchamfrance@amchamfrance.org American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia 10 Melikishvili Ave Tbilisi, Georgia p: f: amcham@amcham.ge American Chamber of Commerce in Germany Börsenplatz Frankfurt am Main p: f: info@amcham.de American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce Politia Business Center Messoghion Avenue GR Athens p: f: info@amcham.gr American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary H-1051 Budapest, Szent István tér 11 p: f: peter.david@amcham.hu American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland 6 Wilton Place Dublin 2 p: f: info@amcham.ie Israel-America Chamber of Commerce & Industry (1965) Ltd. America House, 35 Shaul Hamelech Blvd Tel Aviv p: f: amcham@amcham.co.il American Chamber of Commerce in Italy Via Cantù, Milano p: f: amcham@amcham.it 62

65 American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia Torna iela 4, IIa, 301, Riga LV-1050 Latvia p: f: American Chamber of Commerce in Macedonia Ivo Lola Ribar 59 A-1/ Skopje p: f: info@amcham.com.mk American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova Kentford Building, ground floor 202, Stefan cel Mare str. MD-2004 Chisinau p: f: info@amcham.md American Chamber of Commerce in Montenegro Kralja Nikole 27a/IV PC Celebic Podgorica, Montenegro p: f: info@amcham.me American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands WTC D-Tower, 6th floor Schiphol Boulevard BG Luchthaven Schiphol p: f: office@amcham.nl American Chamber of Commerce in Norway Lille Grensen Oslo p: f: amcham@amcham.no American Chamber of Commerce in Poland Warsaw Financial Center, 30th floor ul. E. Plater Warszawa p: f: office@amcham.com.pl American Chamber of Commerce in Portugal Rua D. Estefânia Esq Lisboa p: f: amchamportugal@mail.telepac.pt American Chamber of Commerce in Romania 11 lon Cimpineanu St., Sector 1 Union International Center Bucharest p: f: amcham@amcham.ro AMCHAM EVENTS YOUNG PROS American Chamber of Commerce in Russia Dolgorukovskaya Ul. 7, 14th Floor Moscow p: f: asomers@amcham.ru American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia Vlajkovićeva 30/III/ Belgrade p: f: info@amcham.rs American Chamber of Commerce in the Slovak Republic Hotel Crowne Plaza Hodžovo námestie Bratislava Slovak Republic p: f: office@amcham.sk SLOVENIA ECACC MEMBERS AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 63

66 American Chamber of Commerce in Slovenia Dunajska cesta 156 SI-1000 Ljubljana p: f: office@amcham.si American Chamber of Commerce in Spain Tuset, 8 Entlo. 3a Barcelona p: f: amcham@amchamspain.com American Chamber of Commerce in Sweden Jakobs Torg 3 SE Stockholm p: f: amcham@chamber.se Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce Talacker Zurich p: f: info@amcham.ch American Business Forum in Turkey Süzer Plaza Kat. 15, Askerocagi Caddesi No Elmadag, Istanbul p: f: abft@abft.net Turkish-American Business Association (TABA) Büyükdere Caddesi 18 Tankaya Apt. Kat 7, Daire Istanbul p: f: chairman@amcham.org American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine 12, Amosova Vul., 15 Floor Kyiv p: f: chamber@chamber.ua BritishAmerican Business Inc. 75 Brook Street W1K 4AD London p: f: ukinfo@babinc.org ECACC Associate Members American Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan The Landmark, 96 Nizami Street 1010 Baku p: f: chamber@amchamaz.org American Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg 6, rue de Antoine de Saint-Exupéry L-1432 Luxembourg p: f: info@amcham.lu American Chamber of Commerce in Malta Exchange Buildings, Republic Street VLT 05 Valetta p: f: secretary@amcham-malta.org 64

67 Other AMCHAMs in Europe American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia Marriott Armenia Hotel, 1 Amiryan St Yerevan 0010 Armenia p: f: amcham@arminco.com American Chamber of Commerce in Bosnia & Herzegovina Zmaja od Bosne Sarajevo p: /1 f: amcham@amcham.ba American Chamber of Commerce in Estonia Tallinn Business Center, Harju 6, Tallinn p: f: amcham@amcham.ee American Chamber of Commerce in Kazakhstan 29/6 Satpayev Street, Office Tower, 10th Floor, Almaty , Kazakhstan p: f: info@amcham.kz American Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo Rr. Fehmi Agani 36/3 #6 Prishtina Republic of Kosovo p: (381 38) f: (381 38) info@amchamksv.org American Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania Lukiskiu 5-204, LT Vilnius p: f: info@amcham.lt American Chamber of Commerce in Uzbekistan 2 Afrosiab St., Tashkent Uzbekistan p: f: amcham.assistant@amcham.uz MEMBERS AMCHAM EVENTS ECACC SLOVENIA YOUNG PROS AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 65

68 AMCHAM M ABBOTT LABORATORIES d.o.o. Ljubiša Mitof Višurski, Country Manager Dolenjska cesta 242 c 1000 Ljubljana p: f: ljubisa.mitof@abbott.com ADECCO H.R. d.o.o. Miro Smrekar, Director Brnčičeva 15b 1231 Ljubljana-Črnuče p: f: info@adecco.si ADRIA AIRWAYS Slovenski letalski prevoznik, d.d. Tadej Tufek, M.Sc., CEO Zgornji Brnik 130h 4210 Brnik - Aerodrom p: f: petra.kjuder@adria.si AEROSOL d.o.o. Dr Griša Močnik, Director Kamniška Ljubljana p: f: grisa.mocnik@aerosol.si AGS d.o.o.-worldwide Movers Jasna Kuzmić Nanac, Branch Manager Gmajna Trzin p: f: manager-ljubljana@agsmovers.com AIRPASS d.o.o., American Express Business Travel Miloš Vujadinovič, Director Vošnjakova Ljubljana p: f: milos@airpass.eu 66

69 EMBERS ALD AUTOMOTIVE, d.o.o. Klaudija Časar, Proxy holder, Branch Office and Sales Manager Stegne Ljubljana p: f: klaudija.casar@aldautomotive.com ALTA skladi, družba za upravljanje, d.d. Natalija Stošicki, President of the Managing Board Železna cesta Ljubljana p: natalija.stosicki@alta.si AMIX d.o.o. Petra Mohar, Director Litostrojska 44c 1000 Ljubljana p: petra.mohar@svetdaril.si AMROP ADRIA d.o.o. Marko Mlakar, Director Zaloška Ljubljana p: f: marko.mlakar@amrop.si AMWAY SLOVENIJA L.L.C. Podružnica Ljubljana Hedi Kovacs - Resnik, Director Šmartinska Ljubljana p: f: amway_slovenia@amway.com AMZS RENT d.o.o., HERTZ franchisee Slovenia Marjan Cukrov, Director Leskoškova Ljubljana p: f: marjan.cukrov@hertz.si MEMBERS ECACC SLOVENIA YOUNG PROS EVENTS AMCHAM AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 67

70 ARTKONTAKT Barbara Jakše Jeršič, Director Viška cesta LJUBLJANA p: barbara.jakse@guest.arnes.si AVBREHT, ZAJC IN PARTNERJI odvetniška družba o.p., d.o.o. Andrej Kirm, Director Šestova ulica Ljubljana p: f: andrej.kirm@azodvetniki.com Avtotehna d.d. Roman Grošelj, Chief Executive Officer Litijska cesta 259, p.p Ljubljana-Dobrunje p: f: AXIOMA PLUS d.o.o. Michael S. Tomasik, Director Potrčeva ulica Ljubljana p: mstomasik@axioma-plus.com Axioma plus BANKA CELJE d.d. Dušan Drofenik, M.A., President & CEO Vodnikova Celje p: f: dusan.drofenik@banka-celje.si BANKA VOLKSBANK d.d. Aleš Zajc, Deputy Chairman of the Managing Board Dunajska 128 A 1000 Ljubljana p: f: tajnistvo@volksbank.si 68

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72 BISNODE d.o.o. Maria Anselmi, Managing Director Likozarjeva Ljubljana p: maria.anselmi@bisnode.si BMW VERTRIEBS GmbH, podružnica Ljubljana Miha Ažman, General Manager Šmartinska Ljubljana p: f: BORZEN d.o.o. Karol Peter Peršolja, M.Sc., Director Dunajska 128 A 1000 Ljubljana p: f: valentina.jerman@borzen.si BRON družba za informacijsko tehnologijo d.o.o. Matej Kranjc, Director Litostrojska 44c 1000 Ljubljana p: f: info@bron.si BROWN-FORMAN WORLDWIDE, podružnica Ljubljana Aleš Logar, Area Manager Cesta v Mestni log 88A 1000 Ljubljana p: f: ales_logar@b-f.com BURIN YC d.o.o. David Hawlina, Director Proletarska cesta Ljubljana p: f: byc@burin-club.com 70

73 CARDIAL d.o.o. Risto Angelski, Director Zaloška Ljubljana p: f: info@cardial.net CELGENE INTERNATIONAL, Podružnica v Sloveniji Julijan Naskov, Country General Manager Kržičeva ulica Ljubljana p: f: psternad@celgene.com CENTRALOG Ltd. Rok Štrukelj, Managing Director Ferrarska Koper p: f: info@centralog.si CISCO SYSTEMS, Podružnica Ljubljana Anton Petrič, Director Bravničarjeva ulica Ljubljana p: f: info-si@cisco.com CITY EXPRESS d.o.o. Peter Gregorc, MBA Gregorčičeva Ljubljana p: f: peter.gregorc@cityexpress.si COCA-COLA HBC SLOVENIJA d.o.o. Uroš Kanduč, General Manager Motnica Trzin p: f: sonja.vrscaj@cchellenic.com Colgate Palmolive Adria d.o.o. Marco Poggi, General Manager Verovškova Ljubljana p: f: alenka_valoh@colpal.com COMPETO d.o.o. Matic Vošnjak, Director Dolenjska cesta Škofljica p: matic.vosnjak@competo.si ComTrade programske rešitve d.o.o. Janko Cajhen, CEO Litijska cesta Ljubljana p: f: info.si@comtrade.com CONVIVO HR d.o.o. Slava Horvat, Damjan Kukovec, Founding & Managing Partners Beethovnova Ljubljana p: convivo@convivohr.com CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. / Mednarodni svetovalci d.o.o. Jeroen Kok, Director Železna cesta Ljubljana p: f: jeroen.kok@consultants-int.com DANFOSS TRATA d.o.o. Aleksander Zalaznik, General Manager Ulica Jožeta Jame Ljubljana-Šentvid p: f: danfoss-trata@danfoss.com trata.danfoss.com MEMBERS ECACC SLOVENIA YOUNG PROS EVENTS AMCHAM AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 71

74 The world is changing Keep up the pace Deloitte Davčna 1, Ljubljana Tel: ; Fax: DELO d.d. Jurij Giacomelli, President of the Management Board Dunajska Ljubljana p: f: jurij.giacomelli@delo.si Deloitte d.o.o. Yuri Sidorovich, President of the Management Board Davčna ulica Ljubljana p: f: cesiinfo@deloitte.si Diners Club SLO d.o.o. Saša Pušnik, Director Anton Horvatič, Director Dunajska Ljubljana p: f: info@dinersclub.si DISTRIEST d.o.o. Adriano Zavadlal, General Manager Partizanska 75 A 6210 Sežana p: f: a.zavadlal@distriest.si DNEVNIK, družba medijskih vsebin, d.d. Branko Pavlin, MSc, CEO Kopitarjeva Ljubljana p: f: branko.pavlin@dnevnik.si DROGA KOLINSKA, živilska industrija, d.d. Enzo Smrekar, COO of the Droga Kolinska Group and member of the Management Board Kolinska ulica Ljubljana p: f: enzo.smrekar@drogakolinska.com 72

75 AMCHAM EVENTS SLOVENIA K sodelovanju vabljena vsa slovenska podjetja. Zlata nit je medijsko-raziskovalni projekt družbe Dnevnik, d. d., katerega cilj je s promocijo podjetniške inovativnosti, kakovosti delovnih mest in primerov dobrih praks na področju zaposlovanja njihove nosilce uveljaviti kot zgled in navdih v slovenskem poslovnem okolju. YOUNG PROS Sodelujte v nacionalnem izboru najboljšega zaposlovalca leta 2010 Zlata nit! Več informacij o projektu in prijave za sodelovanje na spletni strani do konca novembra. me d ij sk i p ar t ne r ECACC z l at i p ok rov itelj p ar t ne r j i MEMBERS Zveza društev za kadrovsko dejavnost Slovenije AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 73

76 efunds International Limited, branch Ljubljana / member of FIS Samo Šavs, Director Slovenska c Ljubljana p: f: samo.savs@fnis.com EKONOMSKA FAKULTETA V LJUBLJANI Dušan Mramor PhD, Dean Kardeljeva ploščad Ljubljana p: f: info@ef.uni-lj.si ELESPROM d.o.o. Mladen Gorišek, General Manager Falska cesta Ruše p: f: mladen.gorisek@elesprom.si Eli Lilly farmacevtska družba, d.o.o. Matej Linke, General Manager Brnčičeva 41/G 1000 Ljubljana p: f: strmec_alenka@lilly.com ELMONT d.o.o. Krško Ivan Čolak, Director Cesta Krških žrtev 135e 8270 Krško p: f: info@elmont-kk.si EM.TRONIC d.o.o. Rudolf Pečovnik, Director Počehova Maribor p: f: rudolf.pecovnik@em-tronic.si 74

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78 ENERGOPLAN d.d. Simon Jan, CEO Pod hribom Ljubljana p: f: info@energoplan.si Ernst & Young d.o.o. Andreas Papadopoulos, Director Dunajska cesta Ljubljana p: f: info@si.ey.com EUROPLAKAT d.o.o. Marko Kolbl, Director Koprska ulica Ljubljana p: f: info@europlakat.si Filipov, Petrovič, Jeraj in partnerji o.p., d.o.o. in coop with Schönherr Rechtsanwälte GmbH Jernej Jeraj Tomšičeva Ljubljana p: f: office@fpj-op.si FILIPOV, PETROVIC, JERAJ IN PARTNERJI IN COOPERATION WITH FRS NAHTIGAL d.o.o. Majda Nahtigal, Director Pot za Bistrico Domžale p: f: majda.nahtigal@siol.net FUTURA PR d.o.o. Matjaž Klipšteter, Managing Director Poljanski nasip Ljubljana p: f: matjaz.klipsteter@futurapr.si GBD d.d. Ani Klemenčič, President of the Managing Board Koroška cesta Kranj p: f: info@gbd.si GEFCO d.o.o. Frederik Nartus, Managing Director Ankaranska cesta 7b 6000 Koper p: f: frederik.nartus@gefco.net Generali Zavarovalnica d.d. Gregor Pilgram, President of the Managing Board Kržičeva Ljubljana p: f: i info@mail.generali.si GEOGRAD d.o.o., Ljubljana Jože Zadravec, Director Tbilisijska ulica Ljubljana p: f: joze.zadravec@geograd.si GIZ Podjetnost Marta Turk, President Founder Dimičeva Ljubljana p: f: info@podjetnost.net GlaxoSmithKline d.o.o. Victor Hoff, General Director Knezov štradon Ljubljana p: f:

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80 Events to perfection - stylish ambience - attentive service - best location - comfortable accommodation - luxurious bed concept - long tradition Best Western Premier Hotel SLON Ljubljana Slovenska cesta 34, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Bussines Meetings & Events T: +386 (0) , E: sales@hotelslon.com GRAYLING d.o.o. Nataša Trslić Štambak, Regional Manager SEE Mala ulica Ljubljana p: f: natasa.trslic@grayling.com GreCom poslovne komunikacije d.o.o. Gregor Knafelc, Director Koprska Ljubljana p: gregor@grecomm.com GROUP 4 SECURICOR d.o.o. Mladen Klavora, Managing Director Stegne Ljubljana p: f: info@si.g4s.com Hewlett - Packard d.o.o. Matjaž Kureš, Managing Director Tivolska Ljubljana p: f: Hidria d.d. Edvard Svetlik, Chairman of the Board of Directors Nazorjeva Ljubljana p: f: info@hidria.com HIT, d. d. Drago Podobnik, President of the Managing Board Delpinova 7a 5000 Nova Gorica p: f: info@hit.si 78

81 Več informacij: 01/ H vozovnice / rent-a-car / namestitev / storitve Diners Club BUSINESS T R AV E L KO VEŠ, S KOM POTUJEŠ. YOUNG PROS EVENTS AMCHAM Izkusite prvovrstno oskrbo, neprecenljivi občutek varnosti in stalni dostop do storitev najvišje kakovosti. Izkusite vrhunska poslovna potovanja z najvišjo dodano vrednostjo. Začutite prednosti poslovne kartice Diners Club v svojem podjetju. SLOVENIA ECACC MEMBERS Nova, edinstvena storitev Diners Club Business Travel Account bo zmanjšala stroške potovanj, povečala nadzor in omogočila pozitivni vpliv na denarni tok zaradi možnosti odloženega plačila. Centralizirano vodenje vseh potovalnih stroškov na enem računu vam bo omogočilo sproten pregled nad potovalnimi in poslovnimi stroški vseh zaposlenih, vključenih v shemo. by AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 79

82 JAC-SLO-A Janssen, farmacevtski del Johnson & Johnson d.o.o., Šmartinska 53, 1000 Ljubljana, tel: HOTEL MANAGEMENT d.o.o. AUSTRIA TREND HOTEL Jernej Osterman, Sales Manager Dunajska Ljubljana p: f: jernej.osterman@austria-trend.at HOTEL SLON, d.d. Gregor Jamnik, Director Slovenska cesta Ljubljana p: f: uprava@hotelslon.com I.S.S. d.o.o. Branko Hribar, Owner Koroška cesta 53C 4000 Kranj p: , p: f: branko.hribar@iss.si IBM Slovenija, d. o. o. Roman Koritnik, General Manager Trg republike Ljubljana p: / f: info@si.ibm.com INEA d.o.o. Peter Kosin, General Manager Stegne Ljubljana p: f: peter.kosin@inea.si INTESA SANPAOLO CARD procesiranje plačilnih kartic in razvoj d.o.o. Zdenek Houser, General Manager Slovenčeva Ljubljana p: f: info-si@intesasanpaolocard.com 80

83 weekly readers in Slovenia special central Slovenian daily newspapers thematic issues supplements and only Sunday's newspaper Noted yearly events websites 24/7 coverage through the web mobile platforms tablet computers AMCHAM EVENTS YOUNG PROS More than YeaRs of tradition. SLOVENIA Newsmedia company Delo's integrated solutions for communicating with the entire Slovenian public. ECACC MEMBERS AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 81

84 Iskra Avtoelektrika d.d. Polje Šempeter pri Gorici p: f: info@iskra-ae.com JAPTI - Public Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Entrepreneurship and Foreign Investments Igor Plestenjak, Director Verovškova ulica Ljubljana p: f: japti@japti.si JELOVICA HIŠE d.o.o. Gregor Banič, Director Delavska cesta Šenčur p: f: info.hise@jelovica.si Johnson & Johnson d.o.o. Martina Žlender, General Manager Šmartinska cesta Ljubljana p: f: KF FINANCE d.o.o. Matjaž Filipič, Partner Brdnikova Ljubljana p: f: matjaz.filipic@kf-finance.si KI interim d.o.o. Toma Ivanković, Director Kotnikova Ljubljana p: f: toma@interim.si 82

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86 KOLEKTOR GROUP d.o.o. Stojan Petrič, President Vojkova Idrija p: f: kolektor@kolektor.com KONTO, d.o.o. Katja Ferlan, Director and Majority Owner Stegne 21 c 1001 Ljubljana p: f: katja.ferlan@konto.si KRANJSKA INVESTICIJSKA DRUŽBA, d.o.o Jože Anderlič, General Manager Zaloška cesta Ljubljana p: f: office@kranjska-id.com K R A N J S K A I N V E S T I C I J S K A D RU Ž BA d. o. o. Krainische Investitionsgesellschaft m.b.h. Carniolan Investment Company Ltd LAW FIRM MIRO SENICA AND ATTORNEYS, d.o.o. Miro Senica, Founding and Managing Partner Barjanska cesta Ljubljana p: f: odvetniki.attorneys@senica.si Lek d.d. Vojmir Urlep, President of the Board of Management Verovškova Ljubljana p: f: info.lek@sandoz.com LOKA INŽENIRING d.o.o. Srečo Barbič, Director Kapucinski trg Škofja Loka p: f: sreco.barbic@lokainzeniring.si MACOTEX d.o.o. Zoran Stupar, Director Lokarje Vodice p: f: macotex@siol.net Marand d.o.o. Andrej Marčič, CEO Koprska ulica Ljubljana p: info@marand.si Mayer McCann d.o.o. Marko Majer, Managing Director Dunajska cesta Ljubljana p: f: marko.majer@mayermccann.com McDonald's Slovenija d.o.o. Tatjana Đukić, Director Jurčkova cesta Ljubljana p: f: mcdkariera@si.mcd.com MEDEX d.d. Aleša Kandus Benčina Linhartova 049A 1000 Ljubljana p: f: alesa.kandusbencina@medex.si MEDICOPHARMACIA d.o.o. Irena Novinec, Director Topniška ulica 4 A 1000 Ljubljana p: f: info@medicoph.com 84

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88 MERCATOR, d.d. Žiga Debeljak, M.Sc., President & CEO Dunajska Ljubljana p: f: mojca.belak@mercator.si MERCK SHARP & DOHME, inovativna zdravila d.o.o. Nataša Jenčič, Managing Director Šmartinska Ljubljana p: f: Microsoft d.o.o. Rok Palčič, Acting General Manager Šmartinska Ljubljana p: f: MOBITEL d.d. Zoran Janko, Executive Director Vilharjeva Ljubljana p: f: info@mobitel.si MOS SERVIS d.o.o. Peter Volovšek, Director Kidričeva ulica Rogaška Slatina p: f: MZK ELEKTRO d.o.o. Marjan Žargi, Director Dornavska cesta Ptuj p: marjan.zargi@mzkelektro.si 86

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90 NICHA d.o.o. Lidia Pavlin, Director Marjeta Kirn Kljajič, Director Tehnološki park Ljubljana p: f: lidia.pavlin@nicha.si marjeta.kljajic@nicha.si NIL d.o.o. Klemen Štular, General Manager Tivolska cesta Ljubljana p: f: kstular@nil.si NLB LEASING d.o.o. Ljubljana Borut Simonič, President of the Board Šlandrova ulica Ljubljana-Črnuče p: f: borut.simonic@nlbleasing.si NOVA KREDITNA BANKA MARIBOR d.d. Matjaž Kovačič, President of the Managing Board Ulica Vita Kraigherja Maribor p: f: info@nkbm.si NOVA LJUBLJANSKA BANKA d.d. Božo Jašovič, President of the Management Board Trg republike Ljubljana p: f: info@nlb.si NP CONSULTING, družba za poslovno in pravno svetovanje, d.o.o. Nevenka Črešnar Pergar, Director Janez Pergar, Director Nazorjeva ulica Ljubljana p: f: nena.pergar@np-consulting.si 88

91 ECACC SLOVENIA MEMBERS PFI YOUNG PROS EVENTS AMCHAM Pfizer Luxembourg SARL, GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG, 51, Avenue J. F. Kennedy, L-1855, Pfizer, podružnica Ljubljana, Letališka cesta 3c, Ljubljana AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 89

92 NUKLEARNA ELEKTRARNA KRŠKO d.o.o. Stanislav Rožman, President of the Management Board Vrbina Krško p: f: stane.rozman@nek.si Odvetniška družba Rojs, Peljhan, Prelesnik & partnerji o.p., d.o.o. Aleš Rojs, Managing Partner Tivolska Ljubljana p: f: info@rppp.si ODVETNIŠKA PISARNA MIHEVC IN ODVETNIKI d.o.o. Damjan Mihevc, Attorney at Law Komenskega Ljubljana p: f: damjan.mihevc@odv-mihevc.si ORACLE SOFTWARE d.o.o. LJUBLJANA Rajko Novak, Managing Director Dunajska cesta Ljubljana p: f: info_si@oracle.com OSIR d.o.o. Stane Moškon, Procurator Tbilisijska ulica Ljubljana p: f: stane.moskon@osir.si PACIENT d.o.o. Roman Meško, Director Savska cesta Ljubljana p: f: roman.mesko@pacient.si PAP TEHNOPROJEKT d.o.o. Marko Klarič, Director Kolarjeva ulica Ljubljana p: f: marko.klaric@pap-skupina.si PETROL d.d., Ljubljana Aleksander Svetelšek, Chairman of the Board Dunajska cesta Ljubljana p: f: petrol.pr@petrol.si PEUGEOT SLOVENIJA, d.o.o. Albéric Chopelin, General Manager Nazorjeva Ljubljana p: f: alberic.chopelin@peugeot.com PFIZER, podružnica Ljubljana Barbara Kosler, General Manager Letališka cesta Ljubljana p: barbara.kosler@pfizer.com Philip Morris Ljubljana d.o.o. Branka Kante Sotošek, Area Manager Letališka cesta Ljubljana p: f: pml.info@pmintl.com PIRAMIDA d.o.o. Borut Premzel, General Manager Cesta 9.avgusta 59A 1410 Zagorje p: f: info@piramida-zagorje.si 90

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94 PRAJS d.o.o. Andraž Prajs, Director Avčinova Ljubljana p: f: andraz@dts.si PricewaterhouseCoopers d.o.o. Francois Mattelaer, Member of the Managing Board Cesta v Kleče Ljubljana p: f: info.si@si.pwc.com PRISTOP SKUPINA d.o.o. Primož Pusar, Director Trubarjeva cesta Ljubljana p: f: pristop@pristop.si PRO FIT d.o.o. Uroš Zajec, General Manager Kalingerjeva Ljubljana p: uros.zajec@profit.si PRODUKCIJA PLUS, d.o.o. Pavel Vrabec, Managing Director Kranjčeva Ljubljana p: f: info@pop-tv.si 24ur.com PROMPT d.o.o. Peter Praprotnik, CEO Poslovna cona A 16, 4208 Šenčur p: f: peter.praprotnik@prompt.com Quality Schools International Michael Tewalthomas, Director of Operations Langusova Ljubljana p: f: mike-tewalthomas@qsi.org Riko d.o.o. Janez Škrabec, CEO Bizjanova Ljubljana p: f: riko@riko.si ROBOTINA d.o.o. Andrej Vrbančič, Director OIC-Hrpelje Kozina p: f: andrej.vrbancic@robotina.si ROCHE farmacevtska družba d.o.o. Irma Veberič, General Manager Vodovodna cesta Ljubljana p: f: info@roche.si S&T SLOVENIJA d.d. Robert Trnovec, CEO Leskoškova cesta Ljubljana p: f: robert.trnovec@snt.si SAVA TIRES, družba za proizvodnjo pnevmatik, d.o.o. Thierry Villard, Managing Director Goodyear Dunlop CSEE Škofjeloška Kranj p: f:

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96 SCHWARZ d.o.o. Boštjan Nagode, Director Koprska 106 d 1000 Ljubljana p: f: info@schwarz.si SGS Slovenija d.o.o. Roberto Ceroici, Director Ankaranska cesta 7B 6000 Koper p: f: roberto.ceroici@sgs.com SI.MOBIL d.d. Dejan Turk, CEO Šmartinska 134b 1000 Ljubljana p: f: pr@simobil.si SIMIČ & PARTNERJI d.o.o. Ivan Simič, M.Sc., Director Parmova Ljubljana p: f: info@simic-partnerji.si SINTAL d.d. Robert Pistotnik M.Sc., President of the Managing Board Litostrojska cesta Ljubljana p: f: SMART COM d.o.o. Filip Remškar, President and CEO Brnčičeva Ljubljana p: f: marketing@smart-com.si SPEED IN d.o.o. / Licensee of FedEx Express Corporation Josip Krznarič, Director Dolenjska cesta Ljubljana p: f: info@fedex-si.com SRC SISTEMSKE INTEGRACIJE d.o.o. Miha Žerko, Chairman of the Board Tržaška cesta Ljubljana p: f: src@src.si STEKLARNA ROGAŠKA d.d. Davor Šenija, M.Sc., President of Management Board Ulica Talcev Rogaška Slatina p: f: info@stek-rogaska.si SUMMIT LEASING SLOVENIJA d.o.o. Mitja Otorepec, Director Flajšmanova Ljubljana p: f: info@summit-leasing.si TBS TEAM 24 d.o.o. Edvard Hojnik, General Manager Ljubljanska ulica Maribor p: edvard.hojnik@tbs-team24.com TEHNA d.o.o. Danilo Petrič, Director Tehnološki park Ljubljana p: f:

97 TEHNIS d.o.o. Janko Zrim, Director Linhartova 3a 1000 Ljubljana p: f: janko.zrim@tehnis.si TEHNOCOM d.o.o. Rudolf Jazbec, Director Zagrebška cesta Maribor p: f: rudolf.jazbec@tehnocom.si TELEKOM SLOVENIJE, d.d. Ivica Kranjčević, President of the Management Board Cigaletova Ljubljana p: f: info@telekom.si TELEMACH d.o.o. Roman Volčič, Managing Director Cesta Ljubljanske brigade Ljubljana p: (0) f: (0) info@telemach.si TELSIMA d.o.o., Member of Aviat Networks Group Jasna Mihelj Coustaury, Advisor to Director Motnica Trzin p: f: jasna.mihelj@aviatnet.com TERMOELEKTRARNA TOPLARNA LJUBLJANA, d.o.o. Blaž Košorok, Director Toplarniška Ljubljana p: f: info@te-tol.si TMF d.o.o. Nives Zupan, Managing Director Cesta v Mestni log 88a 1000 Ljubljana p: f: slovenia@tmf-group.com TRIMO, d.d. Tatjana Fink, MBA, General Manager Prijateljeva cesta Trebnje p: f: trimo@trimo.si UPS Adria (S) Ekspres, kurirske storitve, d.o.o. Goran Travner, Country Manager Zgornji Brnik Brnik-Aerodrom p: f: custservicesi@ups.com USTANOVA SLOVENSKA ZNANSTVENA FUNDACIJA Edvard Kobal, PhD, Director Štefanova ulica Ljubljana p: f: edvard.kobal@szf.si VEYANCE TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE, d.o.o. David Da Silva, VP & Managing Director Euroasia Region Škofjeloška cesta Kranj p: f: info_europe@veyance.com Vilboss d.o.o. Primož Eržen, Director Gorenjska cesta Medvode p: f: info@vilboss.si MEMBERS ECACC SLOVENIA YOUNG PROS EVENTS AMCHAM AmCham Yearbook 2010/11 95

98 VOLENIK, d.o.o., McDonald's Franchisee Andrea Volenik, Director Celovška cesta Ljubljana p: f: mcd@volenik.si Wrigley d.o.o. Matjaž Marinšek, Managing Director Czech, Slovak, Balkans & Israel Gmajna Trzin p: f: matjaz.marinsek@wrigley.com YELLY d.o.o. Matjaž Jelenec, Director Ulica bratov Učakar Ljubljana info@yelly.si ZALOŽBA ROKUS KLETT d.o.o. Maruša Kmet, Director Stegne 9b 1000 Ljubljana p: f: katja.zidar@rokus-klett.si Zavarovalnica Maribor, d.d. Drago Cotar, President of the Managing Board Cankarjeva Maribor p: f: info@zav-mb.si ZAVAROVALNICA TRIGLAV, d.d. Matjaž Rakovec, President of the Management Board Miklošičeva Ljubljana p: f: mateja.kozelj@triglav.si ZAVOD YPSILON Žiga Vavpotič, Program Manager Mirje Ljubljana p: f: ziga.vavpotic@ypsilon.si Združenje NETUSS, Združenje Ukrajinsko Slovenskega prijateljstva Edo Marijan Koren, CEO Gregorčičeva Kobarid p: f: info@mines-ib.com ZDRUŽENJE YES Andrej Nabergoj, President of the Management Board Cankarjeva Ljubljana p: info@yes.si ZZI d.o.o. Igor Zorko, Director Pot k sejmišču Ljubljana-Črnuče p: f: info@zzi.si ŽITO d.d. Toni Balažič, President of the Management Board Šmartinska cesta Ljubljana p: f: toni.balazic@zito.si 96

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