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Croatia is moving closer to selecting a new central bank governor, with Ante Zigman emerging as the leading candidate for the role, according to a Bloomberg report citing a source familiar with the discussions. Zigman, who has headed Croatia’s financial market regulator since 2018, is reportedly the frontrunner as the government prepares to finalize its nomination.
The decision comes at a crucial moment for Croatia’s financial sector and the broader European Central Bank system. The new governor of the Croatian National Bank will also serve as a policymaker at the ECB, giving the position added influence over eurozone monetary policy and interest rate decisions.
Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic’s ruling party is expected to announce its preferred candidate later this week. After the nomination is made, Croatia’s parliament must approve the appointment before the new governor can officially assume office.
Alongside Zigman, two senior central bank officials are also being considered for the position. Sandra Svaljek and Michael Faulend, both currently holding high-ranking roles at the Croatian National Bank, remain on the shortlist as the government evaluates potential leadership options.
The leadership change follows the upcoming departure of current governor Boris Vujcic, who is set to become vice president of the European Central Bank on June 1. Vujcic has played a major role in Croatia’s economic integration into the eurozone and has been a key figure in the country’s monetary policy framework.
Analysts say the appointment of the next Croatian central bank chief could influence investor confidence, banking regulation, and Croatia’s role within the ECB. With inflation and interest rate policies continuing to shape European markets, the choice of governor is expected to attract attention from both regional and international financial observers throughout 2026.
