Strategic insight
Operational excellence
Sustainable impact

We help leaders make better decisions and run safer, more efficient operations — with ESG embedded by design.

About Stratum Advisory

Stratum Advisory is a strategic consulting firm focused on decision advantage and operational performance. We specialize in Mining, Petrochemicals, and Oil & Gas — and apply proven methods across other capital-intensive industries.

Founded by Zoran Ivanović (Owner & CEO), with 30+ years leading commissioning, start‑up and operations across Europe, MENA and Central Asia. NEBOSH IGC certified; combines engineering rigor with an ESG mindset.

What we deliver

Clear strategy and governance
Operational excellence (throughput, availability, cost)
Safe start‑ups & commissioning at pace
Practical ESG integration

How we work

On‑site & remote model
Hands‑on with line teams
Fast diagnostics → sharp execution
Transparent KPIs & weekly cadence

Services

Strategy & Decisions

Enterprise strategy, portfolio choices, capital allocation, risk & scenario planning, Board materials and decision frameworks.

Operational Management

Throughput, availability and cost. Lean routines, visual management, permit‑to‑work discipline, and reliability engineering.

SUP Management

Start‑Up (SUP) leadership from MC to PAC: completions, commissioning windows, vendor integration, punch‑lists and turnover packs.

ESG & Sustainability

Materiality to metrics. Roadmaps that link safety, environment, community, and governance to value creation.

People & Capability

Organization design, role clarity, shift/crew models, competency frameworks and targeted training for supervisors.

Advisory on Demand

Retained advisor model for CEOs and COOs: a fast response on critical decisions, contracts, disputes, and government relations.

Swipe (←/→)

Industries

Mining

Petrochemicals

Oil & Gas

Fertilizers

Metals & Smelting

Energy & Utilities

Ramp‑up & Commissioning

From mechanical completion to stable production with safety first. Commissioning windows, SIMOPS, and vendor management.

Operational Excellence

Daily/weekly routines, loss analysis, critical equipment reliability and shutdown planning.

Stakeholders & ESG

SEP, community relations, permitting and transparent reporting tied to value.

ESG, made practical

ESG works when it's operationalized: simple standards, measured outcomes, and visible leadership behaviors.

1
Materiality → action plan → KPIs
2
Safety & environment embedded in daily control rooms
3
Supplier standards and audits that scale

Example KPIs

TRIFR / LTIFR, permit compliance

Water & energy intensity

Scope 1/2/3 footprint trend

Community grievances resolved

Company Presentation

Stratum Advisory

Stratum Advisory was founded in Belgrade by Zoran Ivanović, an engineer with 30+ years in commissioning, start‑up, and operations.

Strategy
Operations
ESG

Minign Construction - Mining Construction

What do we do?

Decision support & strategy sprints
Operational readiness & ramp‑up
SUP / commissioning leadership
Practical ESG roadmaps

Owner background

Zoran Ivanović is Operations & Commissioning leader with international track record across key global markets:

Europe
MENA
Central Asia

With a NEBOSH IGC certification and prior experience as Operations Director at DPMA Serbia, Zoran brings deep expertise in managing complex industrial operations.

Industries