Tomaž Schara

Systemic Efficiency Architect, Financial Innovator & Public Policy Reformer
Ljubljana, SI.

About

A visionary leader and systemic efficiency architect with a PhD, Tomaž Schara bridges advanced financial models and practical organizational transformation. Renowned for pioneering the 'Slovenian liquidity model' and driving critical reforms in public systems, he leverages a unique blend of technological expertise, crisis management acumen, and international financial innovation to deliver high-impact, data-driven solutions for national economic stability and public welfare.

Work

Various International Organizations (e.g., CIAT, BIS) & Tetris Core Technologies
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Expert Advisor, Financial Innovator & Researcher

Global, Global, N/A

Summary

Pioneered innovative financial logistics models and advised international organizations like CIAT and BIS on systemic liquidity solutions and debt resolution strategies, driving global financial stability.

Highlights

Developed and promoted the 'Slovenian Model for Liquidity' and multilateral debt netting techniques, recognized by CIAT for mitigating economic crises and improving tax collection efficiency across Latin American economies.

Authored influential contributions on payment systems and BIS Core Principles, advocating for modern technologies like Tetris Core to democratize financial systems and reduce settlement risk in real-time.

Researched the complex interplay of leadership and money within political and corporate structures at IEDC-Bled School of Management, including international railway integration strategies.

Pioneered 'Tetris Core Technologies' as a promoter of deleveraging financial instruments, enabling governments to manage receivables and liabilities more effectively based on digital accounting data.

Slovenske železnice (SŽ)
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Generalni direktor (CEO)

Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Summary

As CEO, Tomaž Schara led the national railway company through a period of significant structural change, implementing modernization and European standards to enhance operational efficiency and financial stability.

Highlights

Spearheaded comprehensive modernization initiatives, aligning operations with European transport policy to enhance service quality and significantly improve operational efficiency.

Managed critical structural changes, navigating complex challenges to stabilize the organization and establish clear financial flows, improving financial health during a high-profile period.

Advocated for a logic-driven, financially disciplined approach, recognized as a crisis manager for effectively addressing systemic issues within the national railway.

Hermes Softlab
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Ustanovni partner (Founding Partner)

Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Summary

As a Founding Partner, Tomaž Schara co-founded a pioneering technology firm, establishing foundational expertise in data and algorithms that shaped modern process solutions and contributed to Slovenia's high-tech development.

Highlights

Co-founded a pioneering technology firm, contributing to establishing Slovenia's presence on the high-tech development map and driving early market innovation.

Developed a deep understanding of data and algorithmic principles, applying an 'engineering mentality' to shape modern process solutions for clients.

Leveraged technological foundations to drive innovation and efficiency, setting the stage for subsequent advancements in financial and organizational systems.

Education

IEDC-Bled School of Management
Bled, Bled, Slovenia

PhD

Leadership and Money in Political/Corporate Structures

IEDC-Bled School of Management
Bled, Bled, Slovenia

MBA

Business Administration

University of Ljubljana
Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Bachelor's Degree

Mathematics

Publications

Zdravljenje zdravstva: od simptomov do uspešnega zdravljenja

Published by

Co-authored with Miro Germ, Janez Remškar and others

Summary

Co-authored a groundbreaking monograph proposing a comprehensive, patient-centric reform of the Slovenian healthcare system, advocating for a new, digitalized structure over incremental fixes.

Slovenian Model for Liquidity

Published by

ResearchGate

Summary

Research contribution applying the Slovenian multilateral netting experience to address liquidity challenges in Latin American economies, recognized as a tool for real-time debt chain resolution and increased tax efficiency.

Languages

Slovenian
English

Skills

Management & Leadership

Crisis Management, Strategic Planning, Organizational Transformation, Public Sector Management, Executive Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Optimization.

Finance & Economics

Macroeconomic Management, Financial Sustainability, Corporate Finance, Liquidity Models, Multilateral Debt Netting, Payment Systems (BIS Core Principles), Fiscal Policy Analysis, Economic Paradigms, Digital Currency (CBDC Implications).

Technology & Digitalization

Digital Transformation, Algorithmic Solutions, Data-Driven Decision Making, E-invoicing, System Architecture, Tetris Core Technologies.

Research & Analysis

Academic Research, Policy Analysis, Critical Thinking, Systemic Analysis, Problem Solving, Quantitative Analysis, Economic Modeling.

Communication & Advocacy

Public Speaking, Policy Advocacy, Column Writing, Media Relations, Argumentative Dialogue.

Projects

Slovenian Healthcare System Reform Initiative

Summary

Advocated for a fundamental structural and organizational transformation of the Slovenian healthcare system, emphasizing systemic efficiency and patient-centric digital solutions.

Tetris Core Technologies Development

Summary

Led the development and promotion of innovative financial instruments for deleveraging, enabling efficient management of governmental receivables and liabilities based on digital accounting data.