Ivan Roje founded and led several successful companies and projects in various fields, among which stand out the management of investment projects, creating and leading the first university online program of lifelong learning in Croatia and starting a consulting company. After attaining a Master’s degree in electrical engineering (Faculty of Engineering in Rijeka, field: Automation of processes), he earned an MBA in International Business (MIB Trieste School of Management) and thanks to his acquired knowledge on technology and business started working in Microsoft in 2017.

Danko Žitnić is in charge of marketing, market research and operational management of projects with a focus on sustainable development. He gained previous experience by working at the University of Rijeka on various projects in the fields of ICT and infrastructure. He is a member of the Thematic Innovation Council for energy and sustainable environment (founded by the initiative of the Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts of the Republic of Croatia). Danko is currently pursuing a Ph.D., developing his dissertation in general economics and management of sustainable development.

Goran Lučin is the holder of the PMP certificate of the Project Management Institute and works as the head of EU projects since 2014. He prepared projects from all over Europe and Croatia in activities such as lifelong learning, processing industry and tourism. Goran is in charge of the following areas of specialization: project cycle management, financial modeling and EU funds. Currently, he is studying the Executive MBA e-Leadership program on Algebra University College.

Albi Enesi is a partner architect in the Studio-A29 biro since 2009. He worked on reconstruction and restoration of historic buildings and structures, new construction, interior design and product design. In Trieste, he co-founded Impact HUB Trieste and the ManifeTSo 2020 association engaged in urban regeneration. Through Aestus Development and construction of the Cos-Terra residential building, he upgraded his professional profile, seeing as apart from being a designer, he performed as an investor and with a holistic approach participated in all phases of the real estate investment process.

After graduating from the Faculty of Economics in Rijeka, Nikša Kalčić specialized in accounting. Following 10 years of experience and independent management of around 40 clients at his former employer, he started working in Aestus financial consulting. Soon he became a board member and as the head of accounting leads a team of accountants and key clients.

Marija gained her sales experience in telecommunications, where she progressed to the branch manager and the regional sales coordinator. Protecting personal information in telecommunications, taking care of clients, and archives of contracts and personal dana was her first line of interest. At Aestus she started as a Personal Data Protection Adviser, after what she moved on to Aestus financial advisory where she is in charge of data processing and customer service.

In leisure time she enjoys playing with her daughter and lessons in windsurfing.