The Accolade concern, which invests in industrial and production real estate across Europe, is opening a branch in Zagreb and Ivana Barać has joined as the new business director of Accolade Croatia.
Ivana is an experienced professional with an extensive career in the financial sector, particularly in the area of financial analysis and investment strategies. Before joining Accolade Croatia, Barać held senior positions at the largest regional frozen food and ice cream manufacturer for five years, where she was responsible for capital investment management and played a key role in supply chain optimisation.
Accolade currently operates in eight countries across Europe and owns a €3 billion network of 62 BREEAM-certified industrial parks in the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Spain, Holland, Croatia and Slovakia. In Croatia, Accolade is developing its first project, Park Zagreb North. The project is located in the Donja Bistra region, north of Zagreb, near the highway.
As Business Director, Barać will oversee all business processes in Croatia, including leasing and business strategy development, managing development activities, day-to-day operations, regulatory compliance, as well as public relations and communications. She will also manage relationships with banks and other financial institutions, oversee investor relations and drive further business growth.
