Uroš Simović

Innovation Consultant

As an Innovation Consultant with a strong focus on new product development (NPD) and project management, I specialize in helping organizations turn innovative ideas into tangible, market-ready solutions. With over 15 years of experience, I have successfully guided companies through every phase of the innovation process—from ideation and prototyping to full-scale product launches. My approach combines strategic foresight with rigorous execution, ensuring that innovation efforts not only align with business goals but also deliver measurable results.

I excel in leading new product development initiatives, managing cross-functional teams to bring innovative products to market faster while maintaining high standards of quality and performance. By leveraging agile methodologies and lean innovation principles, I streamline the NPD process, reducing time-to-market and optimizing resource allocation. My expertise spans the entire product lifecycle, enabling me to navigate the complexities of development, testing, and commercialization with precision and efficiency.

In addition to NPD, my strong project management skills ensure that innovation initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. I have a proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects, coordinating across departments to ensure seamless execution. By applying structured project management frameworks, I provide clear timelines, risk assessments, and resource plans, driving innovation projects from concept to completion.

Through my work, I have also developed expertise in fostering collaborative innovation environments, bringing together teams from R&D, marketing, and operations to co-create products that resonate with the market. My ability to balance creativity with practicality enables organizations to not only generate breakthrough ideas but also turn them into commercially viable products that drive business growth.

Areas of Expertise

New Product Development (NPD)

I bring extensive experience in managing the full lifecycle of new product development, from initial ideation and concept development to prototyping, testing, and commercialization. My ability to work cross-functionally ensures that every phase of product development is executed efficiently, with a focus on accelerating time-to-market and delivering products that meet customer needs and market demand.

Innovation Processes & Programs

I design and implement comprehensive innovation programs tailored to each client’s unique business model and market environment. These programs provide a structured approach to identifying and developing new opportunities, ensuring that innovation becomes an ongoing and repeatable process embedded in the organization’s culture.

Strategic Innovation

Through strategic innovation consulting, I help organizations define their long-term innovation roadmap, aligning it with their broader business strategy. By conducting market research, competitor analysis, and trend forecasting, I identify areas for growth and guide clients through the process of innovation portfolio management, ensuring that investments are focused on the most promising opportunities.

Project Management

With a strong foundation in project management, I ensure that innovation initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. My expertise in agile methodologies allows me to manage complex, cross-functional teams and deliver high-quality results even in fast-moving and uncertain environments. This ensures that innovation efforts translate into measurable business impact.

Certification

  • Certified Innovation Leader (CIL)

  • Certified Professional Innovator (CPI)

  • Innovation Management Certification