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Today, we gather with a unique blend of sorrow and pride. Sorrow, because we have lost two of our dear friends and distinguished members of the academic community, Professor Marijan Cingula and Professor Dejan KruZié; and pride - because we had the privilege to call them our friends.
Proud sorrow - if such a feeling exists - reflects the honour of having known them, worked alongside them, and learned from them. In this session, we wish to pay tribute to their outstanding professional contributions, their human virtues, and the enduring values they embodied. This is but a modest yet heartfelt expression of gratitude for the indelible mark they have left on our lives.
Professor Marijan Cingula was a leading expert in corporate governance and organisational studies, whose professional contribution is immeasurable. Through his work, he set high standards in the fields of organisation, strategic management, and corporate governance.
As a professor at the University of Zagreb, serving at both the Faculty of Economics and Business and the Faculty of Organisation and Informatics, he nurtured generations of students. His work spanned everything from theoretical foundations to practical application - he was a pioneer in introducing modern corporate governance standards in Croatia. Marijan made a significant contribution to the establishment of Croatia's first securities market in VaraZdin, translating his academic expertise in capital markets and organisation into a concrete project of national importance.
Within academic circles, Marijan Cingula was regarded as an authority, an outstanding lecturer, and a mentor of distinction. He published numerous scientific and professional papers and participated in international research projects. He was an active member of the professional community and the first elected president of the HUCNO - Association of Certified Supervisory Board Members, where he strongly promoted ethics, knowledge, and accountability in corporate governance.
For his work, he received numerous accolades, including awards for his contribution to the profession and society. Marijan's influence extended far beyond the university - from participation in European research initiatives to engagement with the local community. He left an immeasurable legacy in the institutions where he worked and in the hearts of his colleagues.
With his enthusiasm, knowledge, and selfless dedication, he made a valuable entrepreneurial and scientific contribution to the development of more than a hundred...