Stefan Vasiljević

Innovation Consultant

As an experienced Innovation Consultant, I specialize in helping organizations navigate the complexities of innovation and change in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. With over 15 years of hands-on experience, I have developed a deep expertise in guiding companies through the process of innovation—from initial ideation to full-scale implementation. My approach blends strategic foresight with practical execution, enabling businesses to drive sustainable growth and stay ahead of market disruption.

I excel in building and optimizing innovation frameworks, ensuring that organizations are well-positioned to capture new opportunities, foster creativity, and integrate cutting-edge technologies. By leveraging my background in change management and project leadership, I work closely with leadership teams and cross-functional departments to design, implement, and scale innovation initiatives that align with business objectives.

Through my work, I have cultivated strong expertise in open innovation ecosystems, where I foster partnerships with startups, academia, and external R&D teams to co-develop disruptive solutions. With a proven ability to manage the complexities of new product development and strategic innovation, I guide clients toward unlocking high-value, market-driven innovations that fuel long-term competitive advantage.

Areas of Expertise

Change Management

I am adept at leading change management initiatives, helping organizations adapt to new processes, technologies, and market conditions. My approach emphasizes clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and the development of a shared vision for innovation. By building alignment across teams and departments, I help organizations embrace change as a catalyst for growth and transformation

Idea Management

I have a strong track record in setting up and managing idea management systems, enabling organizations to capture, evaluate, and prioritize innovative ideas from across the business. By creating structured processes for idea generation and evaluation, I help companies tap into their collective creativity and turn high-potential ideas into actionable projects.

Open Innovation

In today’s interconnected world, I leverage open innovation strategies to help companies collaborate with external partners—whether they be startups, academic institutions, or industry peers. I am experienced in building innovation networks that integrate external expertise and technology, co-creating solutions that drive growth and differentiation in the marketplace.

Disruptive Innovation

I am skilled at recognizing and leveraging disruptive trends that have the potential to reshape industries. Whether through emerging technologies, new business models, or shifts in consumer behavior, I help organizations harness disruption as an opportunity, positioning them to lead rather than react to change.

Certification

  • Certified Innovation Leader (CIL)

  • Certified Professional Innovator (CPI)

  • Innovation Management Certification