Dejan Trifunović
COUNSELLOR FOR TRANSPORT, EXPLOITATION, PORT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Budapest
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at the Secretariat of the Danube Commission (DC) in Budapest, specializing in transport, ports, and environmental protection since 2016. Proven track record in overseeing passenger and goods transport, including hazardous materials, while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and monitoring port tariffs across member states. Instrumental in fostering collaboration with the EU and leading initiatives such as the Expert Meeting for the Development of Ports and Port Operations (EM Ports), enhancing operational efficiency for 75 ports and 198 terminals along the Danube. Actively engaged in projects addressing energy transition and digitalization within port activities, contributing to significant advancements in sustainable shipping practices and regulatory compliance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Counsellor for exploitation and environmental protection issues
Secretariat of the Danube Commission
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Counsellor for exploitation and environmental protection issues and continue as Counsellor for transport, ports and environmental issues in the Secretariat of the Danube Commission
State Secretary, Deputy Minister
Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure, Belgrade (Republic of Serbia)
05.2014 - 07.2016
- State Secretary, Deputy Minister Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure, Belgrade (Republic of Serbia)
Assistant Minister
Ministry of Energy, Development and Environmental Protection, Belgrade (Republic of Serbia)
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Assistant Minister, Ministry of Energy, Development and Environmental Protection, Belgrade (Republic of Serbia)
Secretary for SME and Coordinator for CSR and Anti-corruption
Serbian Chamber of Commerce
11.2001 - 08.2012
- Secretary for SME and Coordinator for CSR and Anti-corruption, 2005-2012 Executive Director for Industry and Secretary for Energy Department, 2001-2005
Engineer in the field of testing, research, development and application of petroleum product
Oil Industry of Serbia
06.1998 - 11.2001
- Engineer in the field of testing, research, development and application of petroleum product for various types of transport and quality control systems - "Oil Industry of Serbia"
Engineer in the field of transport technology
Precision Mechanics Industry Belgrade
02.1998 - 07.1998
- Engineer in the field of transport technology - "Precision Mechanics Industry Belgrade"
Education
Masters of Business Administration - MBA and MCMI, EQF level 7
The University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom01-2009
Finished postgraduate studies - Mechanical Engineering, EQF level 8
Mechanical Faculty-University of Belgrade
Belgrade, Republic of Serbia01-2000
Master of Mechanical Engineering - EQF level 7
Mechanical Faculty-University of Belgrade
Belgrade, Republic of Serbia01-1997
Skills
Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive approach
Team leadership and organization
Specialized knowledge in IWT
Advanced skills in MS Project Professional and collaboration software
Care planning
Certification
▪ Scan Certificate MF University degree Bgd.pdf ▪ MBA_Diploma DT.pdf ▪ EFQM certificate .pdf ▪ CMI Diploma.pdf ▪ METEET 2019 Bratislava.pdf ▪ MBA [recomendation]DE.pdf ▪ WB certificate.pdf ▪ Advanced MS Project.pdf
Timeline
Counsellor for exploitation and environmental protection issues
Secretariat of the Danube Commission
07.2016 - 01.2019
State Secretary, Deputy Minister
Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure, Belgrade (Republic of Serbia)
05.2014 - 07.2016
Assistant Minister
Ministry of Energy, Development and Environmental Protection, Belgrade (Republic of Serbia)
08.2012 - 05.2014
Secretary for SME and Coordinator for CSR and Anti-corruption
Serbian Chamber of Commerce
11.2001 - 08.2012
Engineer in the field of testing, research, development and application of petroleum product
Oil Industry of Serbia
06.1998 - 11.2001
Engineer in the field of transport technology
Precision Mechanics Industry Belgrade
02.1998 - 07.1998
Finished postgraduate studies - Mechanical Engineering, EQF level 8
Mechanical Faculty-University of Belgrade
Master of Mechanical Engineering - EQF level 7
Mechanical Faculty-University of Belgrade
Masters of Business Administration - MBA and MCMI, EQF level 7
The University of Sheffield
Other (seminars, publications, lectures etc):
- Specialization: Executive Development Programme-Inclusive and Sustainable Business, World Bank Institute, Washington,DC 2008.
- Specialization in productivity program “Improving productivity in Serbian industry-10 companies”, team leader Mr. Klaus Hermlih, President of WPA-2005
- Specialization: EFQM method in Supply Chain Management-The North England, SECEP, 2009-2011, experience in 50 companies
- Deloitte Adria Region-project representatives from Serbia, 2009
- Specialization: The EU matters programme-The Brussels Office, Norway, 2009
- Specialization on standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001, FMEA, TS 16949
- CMI Executive Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, 2009
- METEET- The Mixed Environment Transport External Expert Team, the nineth METEET workshops/webinars held so far in seven countries during the period 2017-2023;
- Implementation many TAIEX workshops in scope of Industry and Transport;
- Practical working experience in leading American companies and institutions, during the 2005 in the frame of the programme “Trade and Economic Development”-BOEING, EXXON MOBILE, JP MORGAN CHASE
ATTACHMENTS:
- Scan Certificate MF University degree Bgd.pdf
- MBA_Diploma DT.pdf
- EFQM certificate .pdf
- CMI Diploma.pdf
- METEET 2019 Bratislava.pdf
- MBA [recomendation]DE.pdf
- WB certificate.pdf
- Advanced MS Project.pdf
writing, basketball, hiking, horticulture
I live with my family and work in Budapest (Danube Commission).
I have long been passionate about basketball, writing, horticulture and hiking.