Tomislav Klarić

Tomislav Klarić is the mayor of the City of Bakar, Croatia, who has played a pivotal role in transforming the local economy through the development of the Bakar Industrial Zone. Since taking office in 2005, Klarić's leadership has been instrumental in revitalizing a previously neglected industrial area, leading to the establishment of 290 companies and the creation of over 6,000 jobs. Under his guidance, the local government has focused on reinvesting profits from the industrial zone back into the community, resulting in a significant increase in the city’s budget and infrastructure improvements, earning Bakar recognition as a dynamic economic center in the region.