World Car Awards - Juror Profile

CROATIA

ZVONIMIR JURCIC		Editor of the digital edition of the leading automotive magazine Auto Klub, head of the automotive industry, transport and mobility department of the leading daily newspaper Jutarnji list Zvonimir Jurcic is an accomplished automotive editor and journalist with over 26 years of experience, based in Croatia. Though a small European nation, Croatia is recognized globally in the automotive industry as the home of the prestigious Rimac Nevera, the world's fastest electric hypercar, and the headquarters of the groundbreaking automotive company, Bugatti Rimac. His career began in 1999 as a Journalist and Editor for special marketing issues at Auto Blic magazine (the Croatian edition of Auto Bild), where he advanced to the role of Editor-in-Chief by 2010. Then he transitioned to Auto Klub magazine, serving as an itinerant reporter and journalist. In this capacity, he conducted industry analysis and authored articles guiding readers on car buying, selling, financing, and maintenance. Since June 2015, he has been the Editor-in-Chief and managing the automotive section within Croatia's most popular daily newspaper portal, jutarnji.hr where he holds a multifaceted role. His responsibilities include leading the portal autoklub.hr, and acting as a social media specialist. He continues to be a featured author in the print edition of Auto Klub magazine. His extensive expertise encompasses editing both print and digital editions, social media strategy, and participating in numerous new vehicle launch seminars, presentations, and test drives. He is also a respected member of the jury for the prestigious Croatian Car of the Year award (CROAUTO), organized by Auto Klub and Jutarnji List. A significant achievement in his career was being named Automotive Journalist of the Year in 2008 by the professional commission of the Croatian Automotive Association. Furthermore, his professional experience is complemented by extensive international travel journalism, having authored numerous travelogues and itineraries from car journeys around the world.

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