General Manager, Narodni dom Maribor Cultural Centre and President of International Festival LENT, Maribor, Slovenia In charge of the legacy of the Maribor 2012 European Capital of Culture Member of the association of the past, present and future ECOC cities 2008-2010 President THE EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE MARIBOR 2012 PROJECT 2010-2011 Acting director-general MARIBOR 2012 PUBLIC INSTITUTE, MARIBOR 2012 – EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE Presidents Council, member, ex member of the Board Of Directors IFEA WORLD (International Festivals and Events Association) Degree in Law and Degree in Economics Specialization: CFEE (Certified Festival and Events Executive) by Purdue University and International Festivals and Events Association, USA Member of Professional associations: ISPA (International Society for the Performing Arts Foundation) IFEA (International Festivals and Events Association) CIOFF (International Folklore Festivals Association) FECC(International Carnival Association) Bibliography: Vladimir Rukavina, Bruce E. Skinner, EVENT SPONSORSHIP, Wiley & Sons, New York, 2002.