As of February 2, 2026, Ivan Slavica will take over the position of Member of the Management Board and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Studenac. Slavica succeeds Rafal Cieslakowski, who has held this position since 2018, i.e. since the beginning of the company’s transformation into the fastest growing retail chain in Croatia.
Ivan Slavica’s appointment comes at a time when Studenac, after almost eight years of intensive growth and network expansion, is entering a new phase of development. In 2026, Studenac will focus on improving the everyday customer experience with an emphasis on quality, consistency and operational excellence throughout the network.
In this context, the new member of the Management Board will focus on improving and optimizing the commercial offer adapted to the unique format of Studenac’s convenient stores, as well as on further strengthening strategic partnerships with suppliers.
“The changes in the Management Board clearly support our strategic goals for the coming period,” said Michal Senczuk, President of the Management Board of Studenac, on the occasion of the appointment of the new Management Board member, and emphasized:
“Our priority is to be the first choice of customers when they decide on their frequent and smaller purchases. To achieve this, it is necessary that our offer responds to their needs and expectations in the best possible way. I am pleased that Ivan joins our team with this goal in mind, at a stage of development when we are more focused than ever on the relevance of the offer for our customers. I would also like to sincerely thank Rafal Cieslakowski, who was with us throughout the entire transformation of Studenac and made an exceptional contribution to the company’s growth into a retail chain with the largest network of stores in Croatia.”
“In retail, supplier relations and procurement optimization are key business segments and one of the foundations on which customer trust and loyalty are built. I am convinced that a quality offer, aligned with the daily needs of customers, together with strong partnerships with suppliers, creates sustainable value for the entire community. I am happy to continue developing this important dimension of business in a chain that continuously demonstrates how much proximity and convenience mean to customers. I accept new responsibilities with great motivation and believe that together we will successfully continue to strengthen Studenac’s position as the first choice for everyday shopping,” said Ivan Slavica.