Ivana Sekularac
About Ivana Sekularac
Ivana Sekularac is the Bureau Chief for the Balkans at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2017 in Belgrade, Serbia. She has extensive experience as a reporter and correspondent, with a strong focus on Balkan politics and economics.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Ivana Sekularac has served as the Bureau Chief for the Balkans at Thomson Reuters since 2017. In this role, she oversees news coverage and reporting from the region, based in Belgrade, Serbia. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Correspondent for Thomson Reuters from 2007 to 2010 and again from 2011 to 2013, focusing on commodities and energy. Her extensive experience at Thomson Reuters has contributed to her reputation as a knowledgeable and reliable source of news in the Balkans.
Education and Expertise
Ivana Sekularac holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on the Macroeconomics of countries in transition, which she completed at the University of Belgrade from 2013 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University Singidunum in Belgrade, Serbia. Her educational background supports her strong ability to analyze and explain complex political and economic issues clearly for an international audience.
Background
Before her tenure at Thomson Reuters, Ivana Sekularac worked as a Reporter for The New York Times from 2001 to 2005, covering significant events in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, and Kosovo. She also served as a Correspondent for AFP from 1998 to 2001 in Sarajevo, Bosnia. This diverse experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of the Balkan region and its political landscape.
Achievements
Ivana Sekularac is recognized for her tenacity as a reporter and her ability to remain an alert and impartial observer. She possesses excellent contact-building and interpersonal skills, essential for collaborating in a multicultural team under tight deadlines. Her well-honed news judgment and in-depth knowledge of Balkan politics enable her to provide quick explanations and well-crafted analyses of current events.