Belgrade
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Marko Janković holds a degree in Economics from the Faculty of Economics, University of Belgrade, where he graduated with a major in Finance, Banking, and Insurance, earning a high GPA. He completed his secondary education at the Sixth Belgrade Gymnasium. He passed the professional exam to obtain the title of Broker and holds a brokerage license issued by the Serbian Securities Commission.

Marko Janković is a member of the Public Oversight Board for Audit, where, alongside members from other relevant institutions, he participates in protecting the public interest and overseeing the work of the Chamber of Authorized Auditors, audit firms, independent auditors, and licensed certified auditors.

He has served as the Chairman of the Securities Commission since 2019. Upon the proposal of the Parliamentary Committee on Finance, the Republic Budget, and Public Spending Control, he was re-elected as President in November 2021. From 2016 to 2019, he served as a member of the Securities Commission.

In his professional career, he has held the position of Executive Director at the joint-stock company Centroprom, Head of the Risk Analysis and Compliance Department at Centar Faktor d.o.o., and worked as the Chief Broker at Crédit Agricole Bank, where he was also a member of the bank’s development board. At the beginning of his career, he worked as a Stock Exchange Broker at Eurohipo a.d.

He speaks English, Russian, and German.

Nikola Vuletić was appointed Chairman of the Executive Board of UniCredit Bank Serbia a.d. on September 1, 2021.

He has gained extensive experience within the UniCredit Group and developed a deep understanding of the Serbian financial market through his work in the corporate, retail, and risk management sectors.

Nikola began his professional career in 2003 at Eksimbanka. He continued in HVB Bank, in the Department for Large and International Companies. From the position of team leader in this department, he was promoted at the end of 2007 to Head of the Department for Medium-Sized Enterprises. In March 2009, he was appointed Director of the Commercial Affairs Division within the Retail and Small Business Sector, and on August 1, 2012, he took over as Director of the Retail and Small Business Sector. In July 2017, he assumed the role of Chief Risk Officer.

Nikola Vuletić holds a degree in International Management from the Faculty of Economics.

Dragan was born in 1967 in Bosanska Gradiška. He graduated from the Faculty of Law in Belgrade, where he also defended his doctoral dissertation on the topic: “Tax Treatment of Direct Investments”. He passed the bar exam before the Commission of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Serbia.

He began his career as a trainee lawyer and worked as a legal representative and Assistant General Director for Legal Affairs at Radio Television of Serbia, Head of Internal Affairs at Telekom Serbia AD, Tax Advisor at Deloitte d.o.o. Belgrade, Head of the Tax Department at BDK Attorneys, and from 2014 to 2018, he practiced as a lawyer before being appointed Assistant Minister of Finance.

He is a member and one of the founders of the Serbian Fiscal Society and served as a national reporter at the International Fiscal Association Congresses held in 2008 in Brussels and 2011 in Paris. As a lecturer, he participated in specialist studies on tax consulting organized by the Faculty of Law in Belgrade. He also conducted several seminars on transfer pricing organized by the Institute for Economic Diplomacy. He is the author of numerous scientific and professional publications in both domestic and international journals.

As Founder & CEO of Crypto12, the first regulated crypto exchange in Serbia, David Veselinović is at the forefront of the crypto industry in the region. Together with his team, he is shaping a more inclusive, transparent, and secure future for digital currencies—both in domestic and global markets.

With over a decade of experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), David has built a strong reputation among leading industry experts. The launch of Crypto12 was not just an idea, but the result of months of dedicated work to meet the stringent licensing requirements of key Serbian regulators, including the National Bank of Serbia and the Securities Commission.

His previous experience in the iGaming industry provided him with valuable insights into high-risk business sectors. A deep understanding of Web3 technology and AML regulations has proven crucial for navigating the dynamic world of digital innovation successfully.

As part of the Group Strategy team at Raiffeisen Bank International, Vid is responsible for identifying new technologies and assessing their impact on the Raiffeisen banking group. His role includes researching innovative ideas, conducting pilot projects, and shaping strategy, with a particular focus on blockchain technology.

In recent years, Vid has focused on exploring new forms of money, such as retail and wholesale central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and led the project to establish a new entity owned by a consortium of European banks, which plans to issue a Euro-backed stablecoin (EUR stablecoin).

Dušan entered the banking world after graduating from Middlebury College, USA, with a major in Physics and Economics. His education makes him as competent as his professional experience is impressive. Collaborating with some of the world’s leading names in banking over the past decade and working at top global banks such as Deutsche Bank, RBS London, and Morgan Stanley International, he has established himself as an undeniable talent in the financial industry and trading. Currently, Dušan aims to apply his skills and knowledge in a way that will best contribute to the launch and future development of the Crypto12 platform.

Stefan Vukotić is a banking professional with extensive experience in corporate banking and foreign exchange operations. At Banka Poštanska Štedionica, he works as a Specialist for International Transactions, focusing on regulatory compliance, process optimization, and project implementation for ISO 20022, SEPA payments, and Open Banking.

Previously, he served as an FX/MM Dealer and a Corporate Banking Specialist, gaining experience in developing client and financial institution relationships, as well as in anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions compliance in the foreign exchange segment, contributing to the MONEYVAL evaluation process.

Stefan holds a Master’s degree in Project Management from FON, University of Belgrade, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Kragujevac. He closely follows innovations in the fintech industry, including blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and artificial intelligence, aiming to enhance financial services through new technologies.

Radoje holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Management and Finance from Hawaii Pacific University, USA, and completed a specialization in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Harvard Business School. He built his career at Merrill Lynch, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and Addiko Bank.

He has extensive experience in operational roles within financial institutions and has led projects in reorganization, process optimization, with a particular focus on the development of innovative digital solutions.

Jelisaveta Lazarević is an Assistant Professor and Vice-Dean at the Faculty of Economics, Finance and Administration (FEFA). She also serves as Content Director at Bloomberg Adria, where she is responsible for developing and implementing content strategy and overseeing its distribution across all platforms in five markets.

She began her career at the Center for Advanced Economic Studies, working on a World Bank project for the Ministry of Economy: Employment and Competitiveness, focusing on value chain analysis in sectors with the highest development potential. Jelisaveta strongly believes in innovation-driven inclusive development and served for two years as Head of Corporate Partnerships at All for All, where she is also a board member.

Jelisaveta completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at FEFA, graduating as Student of the Year, and defended her doctoral dissertation in Business Economics at FEFA on the topic: Essays on Strategy and Innovation. At FEFA, she works on projects that enhance economic competitiveness, particularly through research on companies defined as “hidden champions”.

Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards, including being named a Future Leader of Europe by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. She participated in the Open World Leadership Program, funded by the U.S. Congress, and received two Campus France scholarships for research on the commercialization of scientific research and science-industry collaboration, conducted at University of Lille, FEMTO-St Institute, and INRIA.

Mr. Željko Stevanović is the Services Coordinator at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia – Chamber of Commerce Belgrade, with over two decades of professional experience. For many years, he has worked at the Association of Financial Organizations and the Investment Center within the Chamber, collaborating directly with domestic and international financial institutions.

He maintains direct communication with business entities and is the initiator of numerous proposals to improve the business environment. He is a regular participant in numerous domestic and international conferences, panel discussions, professional gatherings, and workshops.

As a Master of Economics and a finance expert, he has authored numerous articles on innovation, financing sources, and digital assets. Over the past two decades, he has organized a significant number of info sessions and roundtables to educate the public about the opportunities offered by the digital asset market. His main areas of interest and specialization include the financial market, ICT sector, and digital assets.

Born in 1984 in Belgrade, he graduated from the Faculty of Law, University of Belgrade in 2008. Immediately after completing his studies, he joined a Big Four firm, where he spent nearly 15 years working in the legal and tax advisory sector, the last three years as a partner for the Central Europe region. In 2011, he completed postgraduate studies and obtained an LL.M. in International Taxation from New York University.

Investor and active cryptocurrency trader since 2016, with expertise in analyzing cryptocurrencies and their price movements.

At the 2024 global trading competition, ranked among the top 2% of traders worldwide.

Bogdan Vujović is a lawyer and economist who advises individuals and companies on how to use cryptocurrencies legally and safely to preserve capital and improve business operations. He works as a Brand Ambassador at Crypto12, a regulated crypto exchange in Serbia. He is the author of three books on digital assets, Bitcoin, the use of digital assets in business, and legal regulations.

Branko Petrović is the Founder and CEO of ACX Bank, the first crypto bank in the region, which was initially established as an exchange in 2023. He began his career as a web developer and programming instructor, later working in law enforcement and then in cybersecurity.

He independently investigated one of the largest crypto disputes in Europe, valued at 256 million BAM, and published a public case study. Today, he leads ACX Bank and is developing ACX Token—an innovative and fair token model based on a smart contract formula he personally created. His mission is to build the safest crypto platform in the region, bridging traditional finance with the world of digital assets.

Marko Matanović is the CEO and co-owner of ECD.rs and Co-Founder and co-owner of Sidechain. Under his leadership, the team created the first crypto exchange in Serbia, the first crypto ATM service, and the first Serbian crypto wallet application.

He began his career in sales at Johnson & Johnson and Lohmann & Rauscher, before dedicating himself to the crypto industry and projects related to Bitcoin and blockchain. He is the founder of the Serbian Blockchain Initiative and the Serbian Bitcoin Association, and actively participates in partnerships with crypto platforms and global industry leaders.