Meet the Nava team

Josip is not just a multilingual talent, speaking English, Spanish, and some Czech, but he is also constantly expanding his practical skills and knowledge. His work attitude and skills make him an indispensable asset to our Nava team.

What is more, his working style is meticulous. Everyone who has met Josip knows, he won’t stop until everyone is happy on board.

At Nava, Josip is one of our key people who make sailing dreams come true. This is why he handles bookings and charter communication with guests and agents. But he also welcomes guests in our marina in Rogoznica and manages the administrative part of charter activities. And like we said, there’s almost nothing, Josip wouldn’t lend a hand with.

But Ms. Kalebić is not just fluent in Italian, she also communicates in English and Russian regularly.

While her art history knowledge comes in handy when working as a local tourist guide, this also means she also knows plenty about the area and always has a fun fact ready for our guests.

And while her personality and beaming smile make her a great colleague to be around, she’s also in charge of key business activities. Lovorka handles bookings and communicates with guests and agents alike. Last but not least, you’ll find her down in the marina, welcoming you on board your charter yacht.

It turned out Andela was our person! After her graduation, we offered her an intern position and she has been an important part of the charter team ever since. Andela speaks basic German and English fluently. Having previous experience in the charter business was also a big plus for landing a job at Nava.

She is always eager to share her thoughts and ideas, which helps the charter department work together better. Since she is also quick to learn, the team stays flexible and up-to-date.

Her positive attitude keeps us all feeling good and motivated to come up with new ideas.

Andela is in contact with guests and agents, works together with the rest of the team to prepare everything for guests’ arrival, and welcomes them at the office in Split and handles the paperwork.

He is the master of all charter boats and knows each one of them inside and out. From check-in to check-out, “Riža” is your #1 contact during your sailing adventure.
So you better add him to your contacts now, because no matter what happens on your charter, “Call Robert” will always provide a solution.
He will be there for you 24/7, yes, also at 3 am on a Tuesday.

His job description might say “support and logistics” but we all know there’s nothing Robert doesn’t do. After all, his job is to make sure you have the best charter in your life.
Or at least the best one this year, we can talk about the next year later.

While his motto might be “Pomalo”, or “take it easy”, he does not take his job lightly.
He’ll remain calm no matter how the wind blows and tackles every issue like an expert.

And if you already went from chartering to owning a boat, she is in the best hands with Robert. His expertise and attention to detail make him the best base manager any sailor could ask for.

If he’s not working his magic, solving problems, and making the impossible happen, you’ll most likely find Robert with his family or doing his favorite thing: sailing.

At our base, Mate takes care of our charter fleet, does check-ins and check-outs with our guests while also managing tasks among the Nava team.

With 20 years and counting as Nava’s base manager, Robert, A.K.A. Riža, has become an institution in our marina. He is the master of all charter boats and knows each one of them inside and out.

But most importantly, Mate is our Sails-Master. He knows everything there is to know about sails and can fix pretty much anything. With 15 years of experience at Nava, rest assured that Mate is the best guy for the job.

And if you think he is only setting sails in his work life, you are mistaken! Mate is also a licensed sailor. If he’s not with his family, you’ll find him spending time at sea.

After a lot of experience in tourism and especially working at the Zip line in Omis where he was in charge of entire groups of people who had never before experienced anything like it, Jure opted for a more laid-back position at Nava. Not that working at Nava means less work, but at least one is not directly responsible for the lives of people speeding down a zip line.

When he is not working, he is usually at a gig or rehearsal with his band where he plays the drums, or he is playing the guitar, or planning or taking the next trip with his beloved. Some of his favorite destinations are Thailand, Syria, Bali etc.

After working on aluminum boats manufacturing in Colnago and driving a boat taxi during the summer, Dino came to Nava in 2019. His High School diploma in technical engineering comes in handy when any given device on board needs some fine-tuning.

She still sparks every Monday morning. Andrijana has been reigning over the charter department with professionalism and dedication, mastering the management of people and boats perfectly. With immaculate time management and her deadlines always in sight, Andrijana is now taking over new tasks as the Fleet Manager. She will be in charge of communication with all boat owners who have placed their vessel in our charter management program. Since she has been in charge of the charter department for so many years, and knows all the ins and outs, she will still be quite involved and will be helping out.

And Ms. Ozretic is truly a woman of many talents and duties. She follows up on all charter payments, invoices, and charter contracts and makes sure that all boat owners receive their monthly and annual financial statements and their income reports.

Sounds like a lot? If you ask her, Andrijana could tell you countless tasks we didn’t list here. Her go-getter mentality and unparalleled industry expertise ensure success for whatever she sets her mind to.

You are wondering if she still has some time for herself outside of running the show at Nava? Of course, Andrijana loves getting active in nature with her family and friends. And being the power woman she is, she also raises two amazing kids.

He is passionately devoted to boat sales and our clients. Committed and consistent to boating, he is in charge of client relations and sales coordination. As a true boat connoisseur he is the best advisor you might wish for when buying a boat. Warm and friendly with a great sense of humor he is always an agreeable negotiator.

Marina is now your go-to person if you need a new or pre-owned boat. She will find the best solution and see to timely delivery of the boat, coordinate transport, boat registrations, insurance. Being practically almighty, she can find a solution for everyone and everything. Her degree in economics and hosting for Nava at boat shows during her college days were all meant for her ending up here with us.

Her greatest passion outside Nava is traveling, and she loves to explore European and Central and South American countries and cities in particular.

With a professional bachelor’s degree in Small Business Management with a focus on Marketing from the University of Split in his hands, there was no doubt for Filip. Nava is the best at what they do, and he wanted to be a part of that team.

At first, he was the Fleet Manager, in charge of communicating with boat owners who keep their vessels in Nava’s yacht charter management program. Because his favorite part of the job was attending boat shows and because of his enthusiasm for novelties in the boating industry, he is now a Sales Reprepsentative.

When he’s not working in Nava, you’ll find Filip either diving, playing tennis, or having fun with friends.

Nina, too, followed different interests and has a degree in construction. But boating is becoming more and more important. She always helps out at Nava during boat shows and in busy seasons.

With an economic degree and a rich background in the hospitality industry, our valued colleague, Vjera, joined the Nava family more than 15 years ago. Vjera was first assisting at sales, charter, and even boat shows, regattas, and company events, and later she transitioned to the accounting department. She was

Recently, she became Head of our Aftersales Department. She is in charge of keeping track of all the work that goes into delivering a first-grade boating experience. For instance, installing and ordering additional and optional equipment, interventions, spare parts, and working hours.

Beyond her professional work, she delights in capturing picturesque moments of Split’s sunsets and sunrises during her dog walks, as well as her culinary endeavors. Making the most of time with her daughter, or family, Vjera also enjoys dining or hiking with friends.

With a background in economics and business economics, Luka’s approach to work is characterized by flexibility and responsibility. He’s quick to learn and gets creative with solving problems and finding the best solutions for all parties involved.

Luka’s journey in the boating industry encompasses various roles, from skipper and base manager, to market research, 2D and 3D technical drawings’ development, staff recruiting, managing new yacht furnishing and coordinating with shipyards in Germany, France, and Tunisia, to overseeing warranty works.

In addition to his professional expertise, Luka’s interests extend to building guitars, playing music, rock climbing, mountaineering, sailing, and attending concerts.

Luka is an extremely professional and friendly individual, always eager to contribute to the success of our team and the satisfaction of our customers. Nava Boats is proud to have Luka as part of our Nava Team.

Toni is a long-standing member of Nava staff. He has specialized in all types of delivery of new boats and is highly dedicated to after-sales support. He prepares and coordinates all new deliveries and is always at your service.

He started as a service technician and passed all levels of the department to become the Volvo Penta Center manager in 2017. He has recently enrolled to Maritime Management and is just a few exams away from finishing it. In his spare time he enjoys getting away with his family to the island of Solta.

Vasja has been with Nava for a long time. After the faculty of Maritime Studies in Split, Vasja worked as a Radio Officer at Mediteranska Plovidba and then came to work at Nava.

He keeps the warehouse well stocked and arranges that we have exactly the part that you need. He also makes sure that all the complaints are processed in a timely manner and he always puts the customer’s needs first.

He is here to help you when purchasing a spare part for your engine or additional equipment for it.

His training from Commercial High School makes him an excellent addition to the team.

If you are purchasing a spare part for your engine or additional equipment for it, Ivan will be happy to help. He finished Economics High School.

She joined Nava’s Accounting Team in 2012 and brought with her a wealth of knowledge in managing finances for medium and small businesses. As our Head of Accounting, she oversees the accounting and finance team, ensuring smooth operations, accurate reporting, and effective financial planning. She collaborates closely with management to optimize cash flow and guide financial strategies.

Beyond her professional life, Silvija finds joy in exploring nature and traveling with her family and friends.

Ana is helping out with payments, doing all the “back office” stuff. When she’s not at Nava she’s walking her dog. Ana has discovered their passion for mountains and hiking and has recently acquired a diploma from the Croatian Mountaineering Association.

Antonela easily manages accounts, figures and deadlines with a smile on her face. When she is not at work, she enjoys clubbing, traveling and spending time with her family.

The founder and owner of Nautika centar Nava, a successful businessman and visionary with impeccable taste in boats and a great ability to plan and predict trends and choose the right dealerships and partners to work with. Over the years Dario has also developed his fishing skills and won the best angler title at the Big Game Fishing world championship in Cabo San Lucas in 2008 and the second best angler in Costa Rica 2014.

Inge (Ingrid is her real name but she doesn’t respond to it) is fluent in English and Italian and previously worked with foreigners or Europe-wide. It all prepared her for her hectic, dynamic, and challenging tasks as Nava’s CEO. She is now committed to providing high-level advisory support.

When she’s not working, Inge is either traveling or spending time on her favorite sunny island of Brac (sometimes she’s even working from Brac).

Although Mia pursued a different passion and interest – she has a degree in archaeology – it turns out the allure of Split and boats was impossible to resist. So Mia got more and more involved with Nava. At first, it was just helping out during boat shows but then she decided to join the Nava team full-time. She first started working as a sales representative. But now Mia is also the acting CEO. Mia is activly shaping company policies and strategies on boat sales and charter.

Being a master’s graduate of Maritime Management and with an excellent student job experience in a big supermarket where she coordinated and supervised other students and employees, Jelena was a perfect fit for Nava. Her talents with Excel and her eye for details, and numbers came so handy.

She quickly became the Jack of all trades and loves analyzing and gathering data and figures. Moreover, Jelena presents and interprets them with such ease. This makes her Cost-Income tables for charter management easy to understand and ready for planning your investment.

Her talents don’t stop there. She has been the main project manager for the latest web-site, organization of the Adriatic Lagoon Regatta, etc.

Outside work, she loves to spend time with her family, friends, and colleagues.

With a degree in tourism communicology, Jelena worked in one of the first online agencies for private accommodation fresh out of college. Due to her passion for foreign languages, she speaks English, German, French and some Italian and Russian, she managed to get back to her desired profession – tourism. Because of her awesome writing skills (in Croatian, as well as English) and the desire to learn and take interest in new marketing trends, she ended up in the marketing department. She worked on launching the new navaboats website back in 2015, as well as this one, coordinated the EU grant project, Adriatic Lagoon Regattas, all the Erasmus interns that Nava has been welcoming since 2014. Helping out in charter during the summer seasons is also on her task list.

When she’s not working or taking care of her 4 daughters, Jelena likes to relax at home with some yoga, or a good book, bake cookies, plan the next family trip, or dance.

After completing her studies, we offered her a position, and to our delight, she accepted. She contributes to creating content for social media, writing blogs, news articles, and newsletters. Ljubica also assists in coordinating events related to Nava, such as the Lagoon Escapade, Open Days, and boat shows. She enjoys weekend trips, traveling, spending time with her dog, and social gatherings with good food, a glass of wine, and vinyl records. With a passion for marketing, she takes additional courses and projects now and then to deepen her knowledge and experience and also works on some faculty projects.

After completing his studies, Paolo initially returned to Croatia for what he thought would be just a few months, joining Nava’s aftersales department for boat preparations. However, his exceptional attention to detail and positive work ethic quickly expanded his role to include prepping boats for charters and assisting with organizing boat shows. Eager to utilize his educational background, Paolo transitioned into our marketing department, where he now manages our boat database, writes engaging content for our website, and contributes to our news and blog articles. Always keen to learn, he’s also taken on graphic design and photo editing to broaden his skills.

When he’s not at the office, you’ll likely find Paolo enjoying live music or catching up with a small group of close friends.