Svetozar Krstić
Degrees and Titles
Undergraduate Studies:
Degree: Bachelor of Law
Institution: Faculty of Law, University of Belgrade
Location and Year of Graduation: Belgrade, 1983
Postgraduate Studies – Master's Degree:
Degree: Master of Political Science
Institution: Faculty of Political Science, University of Belgrade
Location and Year of Graduation: Belgrade, 2004
Master’s Thesis Title: Unemployment and Labor Market Reform
Field of Study: Economics
Doctorate:
Institution: Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management, Singidunum University, Belgrade
Location and Year of Graduation: Belgrade, 2016
Doctoral Dissertation Title: Human Resource Management in Hospitality
Field of Study: Economics
Professional Titles:
Degree: Bachelor of Law
Scientific Titles: Master of Political Science, Doctor of Economic Sciences
Field of Study: Management, Social Sciences
Membership in Scientific and Professional Organizations:
- Member of the International Research Academy of Sciences and Arts since 2022
- Honorary Member of the Serbian Agricultural Development Academy since 2017
- Member of the Presidency of the Belgrade Economic Society
- Member of the Society for Human Resource Management
- Vice President of the Association for the Fashion and Jewelry Industry based in Shenzhen, China, as part of the "Belt and Road" initiative (2018–present)
Key Scientific Works:
- Jugoslav Aničić, Svetlana Vuković, Svetozar Krstić, "The Strategic Aspects and Results of Agriculture Development in Serbia in the Transition Period," Economics of Agriculture, Institute of Agricultural Economics, Belgrade, 2016.
- Krstić, S., "Human Resources Management in Hotel Industry: The Analysis of Current Practices in Serbia," University Singidunum, Belgrade, 2016, doi:10.15308/Sitcon-2016
- Krstić, S. Monograph: Human Resource Management in Hospitality, Faculty of Applied Ecology Futura, Belgrade, 2022.
- Božo Drašković, Svetozar Krstić, "The Reverse Transition: The Change from Socialism to Capitalism," Monograph: The Importance of Institutional Changes in the Economy of Serbia Through History, Institute of Economic Sciences, Belgrade, 2021, ISBN 978-86-89465-67-9
- Miroslav Nedeljković, Adis Puška, Svetozar Krstić, "Multicriteria Approach to Rural Tourism Development in the Republic of Srpska," Economics of Agriculture, 2022, ISSN 0352-3462
- Svetozar Krstić, Branislava Savić, Vladimir Krstić, "Key Principles of Sustainable Development of Tourist Destinations," SETI VI Scientific Conference-IRASA 2024
Professional Activity:
Dr. Svetozar Krstić began his career in 1984 at AGRODUNAV Karavukovo as company secretary. In 1986, he became deputy director of Internal Bank PPK Odžaci, and in 1988, he became its director. During his work, he involved the Internal Bank in the activities of the Yugoslav Banking Association.
From 1990 to 1992, he served as Assistant General Director at SIMPO for economic affairs. During this time, he was engaged in preparing the privatization of SIMPO and its organizational transformation into SIMPO Holding. From 1992 to 1994, he was the founder and director of the private company KRIKO d.d.
From 1994 to 1998, he served as Vice President of the Government of the Republic of Serbia and Chairman of the Government's Committee for Economy and Finance. Between 2001 and 2004, he was appointed Director of the Republic Employment Bureau (RZTR). During his term, he initiated and implemented reforms in the functioning of RZTR, focusing on active employment measures, which helped many unemployed individuals during the early 2000s economic crisis. The Business Journalists' Club named him the best public sector director for his reforms.
From 2004 to 2008, he was the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of SIMPO, Director of SI-MARKET until 2006, and Director of Foreign Trade. He played a key role in increasing SIMPO's exports and establishing cooperation with IKEA and other international companies in the field of interior design.
From 2008 to 2017, he worked at the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce, initially as Secretary of the Hospitality and Tourism Association (2008–2010), then as Secretary of the Industry Association (2010–2014), and as Executive Director of the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce (2014–2017).
He has gained significant professional experience working in various economic and social sectors, the Serbian Government, state institutions, and business associations. His work focused on organizing, coordinating, and managing processes in public finances and the labor market reform in Serbia.
Dr. Krstić has been a member of several scientific committees and has participated in numerous international scientific and professional conferences. He has authored or co-authored numerous scientific and professional papers in the fields of management, tourism, and economics. His interest is also focused on the concept of lifelong learning.
In 2015 and 2016, at the invitation of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, he attended one-month seminars organized by the Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO) on topics such as Free Zones in China (2015) and Accelerating International Trade along the Belt and Road (2016).
He passed the bar exam in 1987, passed the expert exam for insurance agents and brokers in 2007, and in 2018, he passed the professional exam for employment specialists at the Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Veterans Affairs.
From 1994 to 2005, he served as President of the Yugoslav Athletic Federation, contributing to the stabilization of financing and improving the conditions for athlete training.
He is characterized by rich professional and managerial experience, involvement in the community, a strong network in international affairs and organizations, and a commitment to continuous professional development.