Member of the Management Board, Deputy President of the Management Board

Marija Zaputović Mavrinac is a Member of the Management Board of Jadrolinija, with more than 17 years of experience in management and strategic communications, including 13 years within Jadrolinija – the national shipping company of the Republic of Croatia and the leading passenger maritime transport operator in the Adriatic.

She holds a degree in Economics, with a specialisation in Marketing and Management, and has extensive experience in team leadership and the development of communication strategies across the public, private, agency, and corporate sectors. Her professional background includes work in the maritime transport industry, shipbuilding, and the management of communications related to complex projects financed by European Union funds.

Within Jadrolinija, she has held several key positions, including Head of Corporate Communications and Marketing, and for the past two years, Head of the Management Board Office. She has actively participated in major transformation processes within the company, including cooperation with the World Bank, the integration of ESG standards, and the development of a new job classification system aligned with international standards.

Her area of expertise lies in team motivation and talent management through a high level of communication and engagement. During her tenure, Jadrolinija has undergone a significant transformation in the field of corporate communications, including the introduction of new digital and traditional communication channels, the systematic strengthening of the company’s visibility and brand recognition, and the clear positioning of the Jadrolinija brand in line with contemporary market and communication standards.