The Institute
We promote employee ownership and participatory ownership culture that empowers workers to think and act like business owners in Slovenia and the wider region. We do so by carrying out research and policy work. ownership restructuring, developing and conducting learning and development programs for key stakeholders, and providing advocacy services for employee-owned businesses.
The Institute
We promote employee ownership and participatory ownership culture that empowers workers to think and act like business owners in Slovenia and the wider region. We do so by carrying out research and policy work. ownership restructuring, developing and conducting learning and development programs for key stakeholders, and providing advocacy services for employee-owned businesses.
Our mission
By introducing innovative models of employee ownership and participatory governance, we foster social justice, economic efficiency, social and environmental sustainability, workers’ dignity, and community-anchored business ownership.
Our mission
By introducing innovative models of employee ownership and participatory governance, we foster social justice, economic efficiency, social and environmental sustainability, workers’ dignity, and community-anchored business ownership.
How we implement it
RESEARCH AND POLICY
We study international best practice, develop new models, and consult on legislation which is needed to regulate and incentivize employee ownership in the region.
WORK WITH COMPANIES
We offer complete solutions for building employee ownership in businesses. From conducting financial analyses, carrying out ownership restructuring, developing and implementing uniquely tailored learning and development programs, to helping companies with communication strategies – we’ve got it all covered.
ADVOCACY
We strive to bring public and political attention to employee ownership by establishing a strong digital presence, organizing public events, and creating international advocacy networks.
How we implement it
RESEARCH AND POLICY
We study international best practice, develop new models, and consult on legislation which is needed to regulate and incentivize employee ownership in the region.
WORK WITH COMPANIES
We offer complete solutions for building employee ownership in businesses. From conducting financial analyses, carrying out ownership restructuring, developing and implementing uniquely tailored learning and development programs, to helping companies with communication strategies – we’ve got it all covered.
ADVOCACY
We strive to bring public and political attention to employee ownership by establishing a strong digital presence, organizing public events, and creating international advocacy networks.
The Team
Sara Lucu
Head of Project Office
Eva Kraljič
Head of Communications
Kosta Marco Juri
Head of Policy and Research
Sebastjan Pikl
Financial Administration
Vlasta Radan
Project Office Administrator
Mina Ličen
Learning and Development
Advisory board
Prof. Aleksandra Kanjuo Mrčela, PhD, FDV (SLO),
President of the Advisory Board
Prof. Noam Chomsky, PhD, honorary member of IED (USA)
Christopher Mackin, PhD, Ownership Associates Inc. (USA)
Graeme Nuttall, Fieldfisher (UK)
Kyla Alterman, Ownership Associates Inc. (USA)
Jon Shell, Social Capital Partners (CA)
Ginny Vanderslice, Praxis Consulting Inc. (USA)
Nicolas Aubert, Aix-Marseille University (FRA)
Jack Moriarty, Ownership America (USA)
Pascale Nieuwland-Jansen, SNPI (NL)
Matjaž Čemažar, Domel d.d. (SLO)
Mark Pleško, Cosylab d.d. (SLO)
Aleš Dolenc, M-Sora d.d. (SLO)
Miha Lavtar, Optiweb d.o.o. (SLO)
Sandi Češko, Studio Moderna Brands International (SLO)
Mag. Aleksander Igličar, SEB (SLO)
John Case, Employee-Owned America (USA)
David Erdal, PhD, Tullis Russell (UK)
Prof. Jože P. Damijan, PhD, SEB (SLO)
Prof. Marko Jaklič, PhD, SEB (SLO)
David P. Ellerman, PhD, IED (USA)
Prof. Rudi Rizman, PhD (SLO)
Vladimir Kreačič (SLO)
Bogdan Biščak (SLO)
Marko Funkl – Co-founder (SLO)
Advisory board
Prof. Aleksandra Kanjuo Mrčela, PhD, FDV (SLO)
President of the Advisory Board
Prof. Noam Chomsky, PhD, honorary member of IED (USA)
Christopher Mackin, PhD, Ownership Associates Inc. (USA)
Graeme Nuttall, Fieldfisher (UK)
Kyla Alterman, Ownership Associates Inc. (USA)
Jon Shell, Social Capital Partners (CA)
Ginny Vanderslice, Praxis Consulting Inc. (USA)
Nicolas Aubert, Aix-Marseille University (FRA)
Jack Moriarty, Ownership America (USA)
Pascale Nieuwland-Jansen, SNPI (NL)
Matjaž Čemažar, Domel d.d. (SLO)
Mark Pleško, Cosylab d.d. (SLO)
Aleš Dolenc, M-Sora d.d. (SLO)
Miha Lavtar, Optiweb d.o.o. (SLO)
Sandi Češko, Studio Moderna Brands International (SLO)
Mag. Aleksander Igličar, SEB (SLO)
John Case, Employee-Owned America (USA)
David Erdal, PhD, Tullis Russell (UK)
Prof. Jože P. Damijan, PhD, SEB (SLO)
Prof. Marko Jaklič, PhD, SEB (SLO)
David P. Ellerman, PhD, IED (USA)
Prof. Rudi Rizman, PhD (SLO)
Vladimir Kreačič (SLO)
Bogdan Biščak (SLO)
Marko Funkl – Co-founder (SLO)