Hi, I’m Gregor Druzina (Družina). I founded Druzina Global Ventures Inc. in 2015 and have been its owner and CEO ever since.
At DRUZINAGLOBAL.com, we collaborate and work across various B2B and B2C environments for numerous projects, either with my partners or independently.
Throughout my life, I have been indirectly and with passion doing extensive market research and networking in various global and local industries, demonstrating a passion for those fields. I have dedicated my time and resources to developing and expanding my business for the past decade and continue to do so. My efforts are to identify and pursue new business opportunities while improving existing practices in both B2B and B2C markets. I research and operate in global markets spanning all four seasons. I cover various outdoor sports and activity industries, including tourism, travel, winter sports, water sports, the nautical/marine industry, golf, cycling & biking. In addition, I focus on equipment and services, as well as advances in digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
Throughout my professional career, I have accumulated a remarkable ability to cooperate, lead teams, manage staff, and quickly adapt to any environment. I am self-motivated, reliable, dedicated, and resourceful, capable of working independently or as part of a team at many levels, both inside and outside the organization. My excellent negotiation skills and global expertise—both local and international—are among my notable strengths.
My strategic communication and presentation skills, combined with my ability to lead, sell, advise, consult, promote, coordinate, coach, plan, design projects, manage budgets, and oversee both the big picture and finer details, allow me to multitask effectively and achieve both short-term and long-term goals for stakeholders. I always get a comprehensive view of any industry or organization I engage with. I pride myself on having a positive, solution-driven approach, persistence, and creative problem-solving skills. I foster cooperation and have a team-oriented mentality. I’m following the main principle: “FROM IDEA TO COMPLETION.”
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
+ OVER 34 YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL PASSION, KNOW-HOW, AND EXPERIENCE WITH SUCCESS LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY.
+ I HOLD DUAL CITIZENSHIP IN SLOVENIA (EU) AND CANADA. ADDITIONALLY, I HAVE LIVED AND WORKED IN THE USA AND NEW ZEALAND.
+ I HAVE BEEN TRAVELING EXTENSIVELY FOR THE LAST 3 DECADES FOR BOTH PERSONAL AND BUSINESS PURPOSES – GLOBALLY AND LOCALLY. I HAVE ESTABLISHED DEEP CONNECTIONS AROUND THE WORLD.
+ ABILITY TO NAVIGATE GLOBAL MARKETS WITH STRONG LOCAL CONNECTIONS AND CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING, FOCUSING ON NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, ASIA-PACIFIC, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND NEW MARKETS.
+ PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
MY PASSIONS, EXPERIENCES, AND EXPERTISE SPAN VARIOUS FIELDS AND INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING:
B2B and B2C: Strategic thinking, planning, project and program management, business and education management, marketing, consulting, coaching, event planning, and much more, with experience across various fields and industries.
SNOW SPORTS, ALPINE & FREERIDE SKIING: Coaching and developing short-term and long-term athletic programs for all ages—from children to adults, entry-level sports education to high-performance ski racing, and professional World Cup levels. I also focus on education in skiing for instructors and coaches.
WHOLESALE & RETAIL: Specializing in sports equipment, apparel, and related services.
EVENT MANAGEMENT: Organizing small and large-scale events across different fields, including World Junior Championships and World Cup events in various sports.
GLOBAL MARKETING & MEDIA: Crafting marketing strategies and executing promotional events through various media channels targeting customers and strategic partners, including the web, social media, television, radio, and print. I also speak publicly and participate in domestic and international trade shows.
GLOBAL TRADE: Navigating local and international markets.
GLOBAL TOURISM & TRAVEL: Focusing on winter and summer activities worldwide.
NAUTICAL / MARINE INDUSTRY: Involved in sailing, chartering, boating, and water sports industries.
FUNDRAISING & SPONSORSHIP: Engaging in fundraising initiatives and securing sponsorships.
For more detailed information on my previous experience, projects, skills, education, certifications, languages, and past partnerships, please visit my LinkedIn profile at linkedIn.com/in/gregordruzina. Limited public information is available. You can access complete details only when you log in to LinkedIn.
That will give you a comprehensive understanding of my capabilities, connections, potential, and the value I and we will bring to your business or customers.
BY LEVERAGING MY EXTENSIVE EXPERTISE IN THESE INDUSTRIES, A VAST NETWORK OF CONNECTIONS, AND CAREFULLY SELECTED PARTNERS, WE ARE FULLY COMMITTED TO PROMOTING SUCCESS, ENSURING THE BEST QUALITY, AND FOSTERING GROWTH IN ALL OUR ENDEAVOURS.
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Gregor embraces and practises the wisdom of Neale Donald Walsch’s quote:
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
He initiates fundamental changes, growth, and fulfillment by stepping beyond familiar and common boundaries.