Marko Stanković takes helm of Knjaz Milos and Mattoni companies in the Western Balkans

04/03/24

Marko Stanković takes helm of Knjaz Milos and Mattoni companies in the Western Balkans

Continuing the legacy of Milos Stojisavljevic, Marko Stankovic assumes the role of Chief executive officer of Knjaz Miloš and Mattoni companies in the Western Balkans, transitioning from his previous position as Chief Financial Officer.

Together with the rest of the leadership team, Marko has steered the strategic transformation of Knjaz Miloš over the past 9 years into one of the leading producers of non-alcoholic beverages in the Western Balkans. Going beyond traditional financial director duties, he has directed the company’s innovative agenda across all business areas—from new products, strategic steps towards portfolio rounding, integration of global brands, expansion into new markets, to an overall inventive market approach.

Drawing on rich international experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry, as well as mergers and acquisitions, Marko has been a key element in the successful integration of Knjaz into the family of leading European and global producers, marking the onset of a new developmental phase for Knjaz Milos within regional contexts.

With strong support from the group under which it operates, Mattoni 1873, a market leader in non-alcoholic beverages in Central Europe, Knjaz Milos will, under Marko’s leadership, continue its growth strategy and positioning as the most successful regional company, symbolizing responsibility, quality, and local heritage.

“We will leverage our local strength and intelligence to continue scripting the history of Knjaz Milos as a leader in innovations and major projects such as expanding our factory, further strengthening market positions in the Western Balkans region, and the vision of Pepsi from Arandjelovac, from the heart of Sumadija, for European markets,” Marko stated on this occasion.

Marko built his career in Ernst & Young and PepsiCo and holds a degree from the Faculty of Economics in Belgrade.