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 | David Webb - Senior Partner
David is a leading expert in business and government issues in the Western Balkans. His experience in the region dates back to the mid-1990s and includes service as the UK Minister for Trade's envoy to Kosovo in the immediate post-war period, and five years as First Secretary Commercial at the British Embassy in Belgrade. Between leaving diplomacy and co-founding Webb Dowse, David worked as a freelance public affairs consultant with major international clients, including Holcim and Telenor. He recently featured in 'Men' magazine as one of the 30 most influential foreigners in Belgrade. |  | David Dowse - Senior Partner
One of the most experienced corporate communications professionals currently working in the region, David was accepted as a member of the Institute of Public Relations in London in 1990. Having worked with leading independent UK agencies and on client projects in 25 countries worldwide, he moved to the SEE region in early 2006. A frequent conference speaker and lecturer on PR issues, David is also a regular contributor to magazines including Profit and Progressive. His extensive client references include British Gas, Ford of Europe, Serco, British Airports Authority, MasterCard, ArcelorMittal, Danone, and Volvo. |
 | Dasareta Mitro - Consultant, Albania
Dasareta followed a degree in English with a Chevening Scholarship in Media and Mass Communication and is currently continuing postgraduate studies in Marketing and PR. Highly articulate and well-informed, her previous career posts include the Serbian Embassy in Albania , the Albanian Telegraphic Agency (official news agency) and the Ministries of European Integration and Public Works, Transport and Telecommunication as well as commercial firms. Her excellent understanding of Albanian and regional affairs, and a strong network of high-level contacts, adds a unique new capability to the Webb Dowse regional portfolio.
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 | Almir Pestek - Senior Consultant, BiH
Mr Almir Pestek, Deputy Director of the Economics Institute of Sarajevo, joins us as a Senior Consultant, advising on all aspects of our developing operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. With a Master's Degree in Economics, extensive business experience and a highly-developed network of contacts, Mr Pestek is one of the leading experts in his field. His appointment takes our capabilities in BiH to a new level.
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 | Nina Nedelcheva - Consultant, Bulgaria
Nina has over ten years of experience in the field of communications, four of which were in the Bulgarian Government Press Office. She graduated in Journalism and Mass Communications and English Literature. Nina has provided strategic counsel for corporate communications and PA issues to multinational and local companies working in the fields of technology, banking, defense, automotive, real estate and chemical industries. She has a keen interest in new and social media. |
 | Malden Jancic - Senior Consultant Croatia
A Certified Management Consultant with over ten years of experience in management/consulting gained in the United Kingdom. Malden holds an MA in Economics from London. Now based in Sarajevo and Zagreb, he delivers strategic counsel on Public Affairs, Stakeholder Relations and Corporate Communications, as well as Management Training, to major international and regional companies. His recent projects have included work for major foreign investors, including Cemex, Coca Cola and OMV. |
 | Dragana Aleksić-Matić - Media Relations & Business Development Director
Dragana Aleksić-Matić has a decade of PR experience working with a broad range of international and local clients in Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, including a successful spell as Head of PR and Marketing for Balkan Investment Bank AD in Banja Luka. Originally a journalist, Dragana recently gained her Master’s degree in Public Relations from the University of Belgrade, with a top marked thesis on tailored PR for the 15-25 years age group.
|  | Jelena Dašić - Account Manager
Jelena earned a degree in English in Belgrade before moving to live, study and work in the USA. During Media Studies at Norwalk College, Connecticut, Jelena won awards for journalism and video production. She went on to work as media relations officer for the Vice President of Thomson Corporation, one of the world's largest media houses. Jelena returned to Serbia in 2008 to join Webb Dowse. |  | Lidija Milić - Account Executive
Lidija has a Master's Degree in English and is an expert media analyst and translator. Her previous experience includes posts with the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, VIP News Service, Council of Europe and CEEN Economic Project and Policy ConsultingGmbh. In addtion to English, her language skills inlcude French and Dutch. |  | Bojana Gajic - Account Executive
A Philology Graduate, Bojana joined the Webb Dowse HQ team from Belgrade Design Week, where she was PR Manager. She brings valuable media contacts and experience, as well as expertise in high-end event management. in addtion to English, Bojana speaks Japanese and Italian. |
 | Barbara Drofenik - Consultant
Having worked for several international agencies, including four years as head of Grey Worldwide Slovenia, Barbara brings to Webb Dowse top class experience and extensive contacts across the full range of Slovenian business, media and politics. She has represented blue chip companies across sectors as diverse as telecommunications, (Nokia, Telekon Slovenija, Simobil) finance and banking (Bank Austria, Raiffeisen, SKB), automotive (Skoda, Audi) food and beverage (Knorr, Cynar, Smirnoff) and pharmaceuiticals (GSK, Krka). |
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