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Katarina D

Corporate Governance & ESG Advisor | Accountability & Ethical Oversight | Researcher & Advisor

About Me

I am a corporate governance and ESG professional specialising in the development of accountable, ethically grounded and strategically aligned governance environments. I support organisations in translating complex regulatory expectations — including CSRD/ESRS — into structured governance practices that strengthen transparency, resilience and long-term value creation. My experience includes cross-functional coordination, assurance readiness and the advancement of internal accountability systems within highly regulated organisational contexts. I bring a distinctive combination of hands-on corporate experience and doctoral research in corporate governance, enabling me to approach governance not only as a compliance requirement, but as a strategic leadership capability. Alongside my professional role, I remain actively engaged in the governance ecosystem and contribute to initiatives that promote responsible, future-oriented governance practices. I am available for selective advisory and research collaborations.

Jurisdiction

Slovenia | United States | Germany | Croatia | United Kingdom

Experience

Seniority LevelMid-Senior level
Years of Experience10-15 years
Current StatusActive
Compliance Manager — Sustainable Development, Quality and Safety DivisionPetrol d.d., Ljubljana, Slovenia
2024 - Present

Contribute to Group-level CSRD/ESRS implementation, interpreting regulatory requirements and translating them into structured internal reporting frameworks and governance practices. Coordinate cross-functional data owners across sustainability and finance, strengthening accountability, traceability and assurance readiness. Collaborate with external assurance advisors (PwC) to support regulatory alignment and enhance the reliability of disclosed information. Lead preparation of renewable energy and GHG disclosures while advancing organisational readiness for emerging regulatory frameworks, including ETS 2. Support the development of governance and operational procedures across sustainability-linked domains, reinforcing internal control environments. Act as a key governance contributor to the E10 fuel introduction project, aligning compliance, sustainability and operational requirements across stakeholders. Facilitate senior-level cross-functional collaboration, improving transparency, documentation standards and decision-support mechanisms. Contribute to the organisation’s governance maturity by integrating sustainability and compliance considerations into internal rules and control structures.

Demand & Project Management CoordinatorPetrol d.d., Ljubljana, Slovenia
2021 - 2024

Contributed to the establishment of the Demand & Project Management Office, supporting the development of governance frameworks, methodologies and portfolio oversight practices. Coordinated complex cross-functional investment initiatives, ensuring structural clarity in scope, roles, documentation and execution. Linked project delivery with financial planning in collaboration with controlling functions, strengthening alignment between strategic priorities and resource allocation. Designed portfolio reporting structures that enhanced executive visibility into project performance, risks and interdependencies. Implemented JIRA-based workflow systems that improved lifecycle governance, reporting consistency and organisational transparency.

Expert AssociateSlovenian Directors' Association (ZNS)
2020 - Present

Contribute to the advancement of corporate governance standards for listed and non-listed companies in Slovenia through active participation in expert-led initiatives. Participated in the revision of the Slovenian Corporate Governance Code, supporting comparative research, analytical review and structured drafting processes. Contributed to the development of remuneration guidelines for management and supervisory board members, reinforcing alignment with evolving governance expectations and regulatory frameworks. Engage in collaborative exchanges with European governance bodies, including the European Corporate Governance Codes Network (ECGCN) and ecoDa, supporting the sharing of cross-jurisdictional governance practices.

Education

Doctorate of Organization & ManagementSchool of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana
2018 - 2026
Masters of MBAFaculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb, Croatia
2014 - 2018
Degree of Business & EconomicsFaculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb, Croatia
2008 - 2012
Masters of ManagementFaculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb, Croatia
2012 - 2013

Skills

Core skills0
Languages3

Languages

English
English (British)
German