Milica Uraz

• Leading overall strategic direction and operational management of the company
• Managing relationships with key partners, suppliers and financial institutions
• Representing the company in negotiations with industry stakeholders and regulators
• Actively participating in industry initiatives and institutional dialogue regarding regulatory framework and sector development, in cooperation with organizations such as EURIC, AHK, NALED and the Serbian Chamber of Commerce (PKS)
• Navigating the company through significant structural changes in the domestic recycling market
• Maintaining operational continuity and protecting key business relationships during a challenging market environment
• Overseeing coordination between commercial, operational and administrative departments
• Supporting shareholders in strategic decision-making and long-term positioning of the company
• Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflict
• Monitoring market developments and competitive dynamics in the recycling and raw materials sector
• Maintaining key supplier and client relationships in a volatile market environment
• Ensuring organizational stability and continuity of operations during periods of market disruption

• Responsible for financial management of company operations generating approximately €25M annual revenue and €50M group-level financial oversight
• Managed relationships with commercial banks including loan negotiations, financing arrangements and cash-flow planning
• Oversaw budgeting, financial planning and cash-flow management
• Coordinated external audits and communication with tax authorities and regulatory inspections
• Oversaw preparation and review of financial statements and accounting reports in coordination with internal accounting and external auditors
• Supervised financial reporting and performance monitoring across the organization
• Developed internal financial policies and control procedures supporting structured financial management
• Monitored financial risks and supported management in operational and investment decision-making
• Coordinated financial aspects of investment and infrastructure projects
• Supported shareholders and management in financial and strategic decision-making

Selected projects and institutional cooperation

• Cooperation with EBRD on investment project related to solar energy infrastructure
• Participation in UNDP development program supporting sustainability initiatives
• Project development cooperation with GIZ on operational and investment initiatives
• Arrangement of long-term project financing with commercial banks supporting company investment projects
• Implementation of company-wide financial reporting and controlling system

• Implemented internal control procedures and operational policies supporting structured business operations
• Established standardized approval and documentation processes across procurement, invoicing and payments
• Introduced monitoring mechanisms ensuring compliance with internal pricing policies and commercial agreements
• Strengthened internal controls and operational oversight through systematic review of transactions and documentation
• Identified operational weaknesses and financial irregularities and implemented corrective control measures
• Supported management in improving operational transparency and accountability across the organization
• Contributed to establishing structured internal procedures supporting operational governance and compliance
• Worked closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure compliance with internal procedures and financial controls

• Delivered premium customer service and safety procedures on international flights as part of Emirates cabin crew
• Selected to support training activities at the Emirates Aviation Training College, contributing to the Japanese Culture training program for new cabin crew
• Worked in a highly international and demanding operational environment requiring discipline, teamwork and strong interpersonal skills

• Worked as service staff on a Japanese cruise ship operating international voyages
• Completed a world cruise, traveling across multiple continents and gaining extensive international exposure
• Participated in ongoing Japanese language and cultural training, required for working in a Japanese operational environment