Marko Škreb
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Marko Škreb was Governor of the Croatian National Bank
from 1996 to 2000.
Škreb graduated from the University of Zagreb
Faculty of Economics
in 1980. After spending time at the Boulder Economics Institute and University of Pittsburgh
he returned to Zagreb and received his doctorate
in 1990. In 1991 he started teaching at the Zagreb Faculty of Economics and in 1992 he became the director of the analysis department of the Croatian National Bank (HNB). In 1995 he was appointed President Franjo Tuđman's economic advisor, and in 1996 he was appointed Governor of the HNB. His term ended in 2000 when he was succeeded by Željko Rohatinski
.
After 2000 he worked for the International Monetary Fund
and the World Bank
and in that capacity advised the Central Bank of Albania
and the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He also took part in their projects in Montenegro
, Kosovo
, Romania
and Ukraine
.
In September 2007 he was appointed Chief Economist
at Privredna banka Zagreb
, which is the second largest bank in Croatia, part of the Intesa Sanpaolo
corporate group.
Croatian National Bank
The Croatian National Bank is the central bank of the Republic of Croatia.HNB was established by the Constitution of Croatia which was passed by the Croatian Parliament on 21 December 1990. Its main responsibilities are maintaining the stability of the national currency, the kuna, and ensuring...
from 1996 to 2000.
Škreb graduated from the University of Zagreb
University of Zagreb
The University of Zagreb is the biggest Croatian university and the oldest continuously operating university in the area covering Central Europe south of Vienna and all of Southeastern Europe...
Faculty of Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
in 1980. After spending time at the Boulder Economics Institute and University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
he returned to Zagreb and received his doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
in 1990. In 1991 he started teaching at the Zagreb Faculty of Economics and in 1992 he became the director of the analysis department of the Croatian National Bank (HNB). In 1995 he was appointed President Franjo Tuđman's economic advisor, and in 1996 he was appointed Governor of the HNB. His term ended in 2000 when he was succeeded by Željko Rohatinski
Željko Rohatinski
Željko Rohatinski is current Governor of the Croatian National Bank. He succeeded Marko Škreb in July 2000.Rohatinski graduated from the University of Zagreb Faculty of Economics in 1974, where he also received his doctorate in 1988 with a thesis titled Vremenska dimenzija ekonomske aktivnosti...
.
After 2000 he worked for the International Monetary Fund
International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund is an organization of 187 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world...
and the World Bank
World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
and in that capacity advised the Central Bank of Albania
Bank of Albania
-Governors:* Ilir Hoti * Dylber Vrioni * Kristaq Luniku * Qamil Tusha * Prof. Dr. Shkëlqim Cani...
and the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He also took part in their projects in Montenegro
Montenegro
Montenegro Montenegrin: Crna Gora Црна Гора , meaning "Black Mountain") is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south-west and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the...
, Kosovo
Kosovo
Kosovo is a region in southeastern Europe. Part of the Ottoman Empire for more than five centuries, later the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within Serbia...
, Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
and Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
.
In September 2007 he was appointed Chief Economist
Chief economist
The Chief Economist is a single position job class having primary responsibility for the development, coordination, and production of economic and financial analysis...
at Privredna banka Zagreb
Privredna banka Zagreb
Privredna banka Zagreb or PBZ is the second largest bank in Croatia , owned by Intesa Sanpaolo group of Italy. It is listed on the Zagreb Stock Exchange and is one of 24 companies included in the CROBEX share index....
, which is the second largest bank in Croatia, part of the Intesa Sanpaolo
Intesa Sanpaolo
Intesa Sanpaolo is a banking group resulting from the merger between Banca Intesa and Sanpaolo IMI based in Turin, Italy. It has clear leadership in the Italian market and a minor but growing international presence focused on Central-Eastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa Intesa Sanpaolo...
corporate group.