Ivan Jovetic

My background comprehends entrepreneurship, academic, research & public sector. Personal fields of interests are entrepreneurship & innovation, education, technology & cyber security, international economy, EU, NATO and media.

I hold PhD degree from UDG-FIEFB-PhD Studies “International Economy” (thesis: ""Impact of Technological and Economic Changes on Security") and MSci degree from “Entrepreneurial Economy” Postgraduate Studies (thesis: "Transatlantic Economy and Montenegro" potential benefits").

In 2006. I have co-founded MSI INVEST Ltd. as family company through which we have been executing entrepreneurial ideas and projects. Company has been involved in several sectors. It also owns and operates hotel Laguna in Montenegro (www.hotel-laguna.me)

Since 2007 I have been working at the UDG – Faculty for International Economy, Finance and Business as a Teaching Fellow. In 2013 I have started the position of the Vice-Dean at the UDG – Faculty for Sports Management (www.udg.edu.me).

I have also co-founded of MEBAN (Montenegrin Business Angels Network) and since 2016 I am WBAF (World Business Angels Investment Forum) High Commissioner for Montenegro as well as WBAF Business School Faculty member and WBAF Global Startup Committee Board member. My previous experience also includes capital market trading and since 2005 I hold a licences of broker, dealer and investment manager (issued by Securities Commission of Montenegro).

I have been working at the Institute for Strategic Studies and Prognoses since 2005 and I was involved in and led numerous national and European projects. I have been the Executive Director of Centre for European Education and Studies (an ECSA World member) from 2006-2018. In addition and due to the negotiation process with the EU I have been member of the two Working Groups. My publishing includes papers in international journals and publications such are „Entrepreneurial Economy“, „MONET“, „Economy and Security“, Annual reviews of IDN – Centre for Economic Research, World Business Dialogue and etc.

From March 2018 till June 2019 I acted as the President of the Council of RTCG (Radio and Television of Montenegro - national public broadcaster). The second mandate has started in July 2019.

During 2006-2009 I acted as Vice President of the Board of Euro-Atlantic Club of Montenegro.

I am a member of Society of Economists and Managers of Montenegro as well as World Entrepreneurship Forum.