Advisor, trainer and author in the field of compliance, ethics, anti-corruption and integrity
My career in the field of business ethics, integrity and compliance began in 2008, after ten years in management positions in marketing. I worked in two Croatian organizations, distributors of globally known brands, which provided me with a deep understanding of international business standards and the importance of compliance with rules and ethical principles early in my career.
Through years of working in management positions, I realized that honesty, integrity and rules are not enough to just formally set them—they need to be practically applied and integrated into everyday business decisions. I began to be intrigued by how “Tone at the Top” is built, how corporate culture shapes leaders’ decisions, and how to distinguish good management from excellent management. Experience has shown me that the legal framework is not enough—Compliance is not only a regulation, but also an understanding of human motivations, the psychology of decision-making, and the impact of stress, pressure, and toxic organizational culture on ethical behavior.
I came across literature on business ethics, which led me to American authors and the topic of Compliance, and that’s where I actually fell in love with that field.
What I love most about this job is helping people do the right thing – not just out of business necessity, but out of personal conviction. Together we uncover the causes of problems , build better organizations, and, most importantly, support people to be better . It may all start out of business necessity, but it quickly spreads to all aspects of life. And those results are wonderful to see.
How to Make Ethical Decisions and Do Business Successfully, Second Revised Edition
“Integrity – The Secret Ingredient of an Effective Compliance Program” In Makowicz, B. (2023). Global Ethics, Compliance & Integrity Yearbook 2023 Berlin, Germany: Peter Lang Verlag –
