Ivana Ružičić, CEO of Smart, has been nominated for the final stages of the 2026 Global Corporate Excellence Awards, in the category Outstanding Leadership in Enterprise Technology & Innovation (Europe).

This nomination represents an important international recognition of leadership, strategic vision, and continuous contribution to the development of enterprise technology and innovation. The Global Corporate Excellence Awards recognize companies and business leaders who set high standards through their work, results, and commitment, while encouraging innovation, sustainable growth, and the development of modern business practices.

Through her role as CEO, Ivana Ružičić actively contributes to the growth of Smart, the strengthening of organizational culture, and the company’s focus on solutions that respond to the real needs of today’s market. Her leadership is based on a combination of strategic thinking, technological understanding, team development, and long-term commitment to quality. In a dynamic IT environment, where client needs and market expectations are constantly evolving, this approach is especially important.

In the field of enterprise technology, innovation is not only about introducing new tools. It is also about helping organizations improve their processes, increase efficiency, strengthen security, and create additional value for their clients and employees. Through this approach, Smart continuously develops and implements solutions that support companies in modernizing their business, optimizing operations, automating processes, and making better use of digital technologies.

The nomination in the category Outstanding Leadership in Enterprise Technology & Innovation (Europe) further confirms the importance of leadership that combines business responsibility, technological expertise, and the ability to guide teams toward shared goals. It is a recognition not only of individual dedication and professional achievements, but also of the values that Smart continues to build as a company — expertise, innovation, reliability, and continuous development.

For Smart, this nomination is also a confirmation of the importance of teamwork, knowledge, and long-term dedication to growth. At a time when digital transformation has become one of the key factors of business competitiveness, leadership that encourages innovation, stability, and trust plays an increasingly important role.

We are proud that the work and vision of our CEO have been recognized on an international level, and that Smart continues to strengthen its presence through quality, knowledge, and solutions that follow the needs of modern business.

Congratulations to Ivana on this important nomination.