As the Owner & CEO of STRATUM ADVISORY, I specialize in strategic and operational consulting for the energy, mining, and industrial sectors. My aim is to help businesses make informed decisions, improve operational efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth. Our core services include strategic business advisory, operational management, and the development of tailored ESG frameworks. In my role as Operations Manager at Dundee Precious Metals Inc., I oversee production, maintenance, and safety across mining operations. My responsibilities include implementing high standards in health, safety, and environmental practices, and ensuring operational readiness and efficiency. With over three decades of experience in the mining and petrochemical industries and NEBOSH IGC certification, I focus on meeting client needs and achieving operational excellence. Previously, I served as the Operational Readiness Manager, where I developed strategies to optimize project execution and successfully coordinated complex shutdowns and startups. My commitment to continuous improvement and innovation drives my efforts to foster safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. I am passionate about empowering industry leaders with actionable insights and sustainable strategies to thrive in an increasingly dynamic global environment. I look forward to connecting with professionals dedicated to excellence in the mining and Oil&Gas industrial sectors.
Experience
Owner & CEO
Stratum Advisory
STRATUM ADVISORY is a strategic consulting firm helping industry leaders in mining, petrochemicals, and oil & gas and beyond make smarter decisions, optimize operations, and integrate ESG practices for long-term success.
We specialize in:
🔹 Strategic business advisory
🔹 Operational & performance management
🔹 SUP management (Strategy, Uncertainty & Performance)
🔹 ESG & sustainability frameworks
Our mission is simple: empower organizations to thrive in complex industries by combining strategic vision with operational excellence.
Operations Manager and Director of the company in Serbia
Dundee Precious Metals Inc.
Oversee production, maintenance, and safety across mining operations. Responsibilities include implementing high standards in health, safety, and environmental practices, and ensuring operational readiness and efficiency.
Operations Readiness Manager
Dundee Precious Metals Inc.
Oversee production, maintenance, and safety across mining operations. Responsibilities include implementing high standards in health, safety, and environmental practices, and ensuring operational readiness and efficiency.
Education
NEBOSH IGC Certification
NEBOSH
Master's Degree in Psychology
University of Belgrade
Bachelor's Degree - Energy and Process Engineering
Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad
References
Mohamed Ossama Kadry
NCIC fertilizers
Reported directly to Zoran
"I've worked with Zoran in NCIC fertilizers project in Ain Sokhna in Egypt valued at 300 M Euros. Zoran was a leader who gets things done and target focused, we managed to get the project operational with his leadership & guidance."
Irena Tsakova
Worked with Zoran on the same team
"Zoran is a seasoned professional with a highly developed ability to identify issues of concern in projects and communities. He has wide experience in project management, permitting and social license to operate. His communications and negotiations skills are high level which is great assets working with institutions and communities."
Ross Overall
Dundee Precious Metals
Worked with Zoran on the same team
"I had the pleasure of working with Zoran on the Coka Rakita Gold project. I found him to be a knowledgeable and experienced industry professional who works to high standards. In his role of operational manager he was able to manage the development of the project effectively and to ensure key milestones are reached successfully. I recommend him."