Zagreb, Croatia, September 19th, 2024 – Stjepan Orešković, the founder and majority shareholder of BOSQAR d.d. (ZSE: BSQR), joined a panel at the recent "India-Croatia Dialogue Round Tables" in Zagreb, organized by the Institute for Development and International Relations in collaboration with the Embassy of India.
Stjepan Orešković, Founder and Majority Shareholder of BOSQAR d.d. at the “Strengthening the India-Croatia Relations: Through 4Ts - Technology, Trade, Talent & Tourism” panel.
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Joining him on the panel were Martina Dalić, President of the Management Board at Podravka, Gordan Kolak, CEO of Končar Group, as well as academics Jakša Puljiz, Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO), and Velibor Mačkić, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb.
Together, they discussed how the 4Ts – Technology, Trade, Talent, and Tourism – can deepen the relationship between Croatia and India.
Stjepan Orešković, BOSQAR, Martina Dalić, President of the Management Board at Podravka, Gordan Kolak, CEO of Končar Group.
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Talent as a Driver for Growth
BOSQAR's founder drew on the company's experience in fostering talent as a driver for growth.
"What has worked for us at BOSQAR INVEST is a focus on understanding the key tools for development, especially prioritizing talent – that has driven the exceptional results we've achieved, growing from €5 million in revenue in 2016 to €303 million in 2023, and expanding to employ over 13,800 people," Orešković said.
"Whether we're talking about a company like BOSQAR or a country like India, having a system that allows people to move up and reach their full potential is critical. Talent that is not given the space to thrive remains unrealized. At BOSQAR, we aim to be a company that opens doors for talented people, allowing them to grow within the organization," he added.
Untapped Opportunities
Orešković also reflected on the common challenges faced by rapidly growing economies like India, drawing parallels to BOSQAR's own path. He also underscored the role of technology and trade as complementary forces.
"Technology helps us develop faster, but it's talent that drives those innovations forward. Trade, in turn, is the skill to connect it all," Orešković said.
He accentuated the personal and professional connections BOSQAR has fostered with India.
"We already have many ties with India, from personal and family connections to business, particularly through the HR side of our operations. We have excellent relationships with the embassy and the ambassador, and we see a bright future in strengthening these ties even further," he concluded.
Mr. Raj Kumar Srivastava, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Croatia, opened the "India-Croatia Dialogue Round Tables”.
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Panel discussion.
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The dialogue series aims to bring stakeholders together to enhance bilateral relations.
Photo: Embassy of India, Croatia
