Pivovarna Laško Union
Matej Mate has extensive experience in sales, currently serving as Regional Sales Manager at Pivovarna Laško Union since January 2016, after previously holding the role of Sales Representative. Prior to this position, Matej worked as a Sales Representative at HEINEKEN and Gama trgovina d.o.o., and began a career in sales at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company. Early experiences include roles as a Production Assistant at Yaskawa Ristro and a Tourist Entertainer at Turistična agencija Jupiter during student years. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree from Gea College - Faculty of Entrepreneurship and a Management Development Program from IEDC - Bled School of Management, along with foundational education at Gymnasium Kočevje.
Pivovarna Laško Union
Pivovarna Laško Union (PLU) is the largest manufacturer of beverages in Slovenia, and employs almost 500 people. The company, 100% owned by the Dutch international brewer Heineken, was created in 2016 with the merger of Pivovarna Laško and Pivovarna Union, thus inheriting nearly 200 years of Slovenian brewing tradition. This is the heritage that our staff at Pivovarna Laško Union continue to build on to this day. With two manufacturing plants in Ljubljana and Laško, PLU is the leading brewer and a highly competitive producer of refreshing soft drinks in Slovenia. Within the Heineken Group, Slovenia occupies a rather strategic position, as PLU constitutes an important regional export hub. The company is development oriented and promotes the use of first-grade natural ingredients, as well as continuous improvements and innovation. Bound by business, technological, marketing and communication excellence we introduce new approaches in various fields, i.e. from the introduction of new drink categories, new varieties of beer, to renewed packaging, online sales, as well as development and application of new technologies for draught beer. By supplementing our offer, we respond to social and market trends, we fulfil consumers' wishes and follow the strategic goal, i.e. that our products occupy the first or strong second position in their respective market segment. PLU wishes to leave a positive footprint on its markets. A special place in our strategy and operations is reserved for sustainable development and giving back to society. We respect the people and the planet, which is why the implementation of our "Brew a Better World" in three areas of sustainable development within our company contributes to the implementation of SDGs, developed by the UN. Our involvement in the local Slovenian community is also reflected in our role as the largest sponsor of Slovenian sports, and a significant supporter and sponsor of culture and sport.