Director of prefab house maker named Manager of the Year

Portorož, 26 September - Marko Lukić, the owner and director of prefabricated house maker Lumar IG, has been honoured by his peers with the title of the 2024 Manager of the Year.

Maribor Lumar IG owner and director Marko Lukić. Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

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Lumar IG owner and director Marko Lukić.
Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Lukić developed the company into a globally recognised trendsetter in wooden low-energy homes, the Manager Association said as it conferred the award at its annual congress on Thursday.

"The company's financials as well as awards and certificates testify to his success," it said.

Lumar IG's value added per employee increased from EUR 52,000 in 2019 to EUR 80,000 last year.

Revenue went from EUR 19 million to EUR 30 million in the same period, while net profit more than tripled, to almost EUR 2.7 million.

Manager Association described Lukić as a director who has built his business on the principles of lifelong learning. It highlighted its corporate social responsibility and strong links with the local environment.

The company was founded by Lukić in 1993 and entered the prefabricated homes market in 2000.

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