Peter Jerman, Ph.D., has received the highest recognition for development of pharmacy in Slovenia, the Minarik medal. He graduated at Faculty of Pharmacy in Zagreb and got his Ph.D. from the field of Biotechnology at University of Ljubljana where he was habilitated as Assistant Professor. He acquired his management experience in the areas of research, marketing and business development while working for the pharmaceutical company Krka from Novo Mesto. He published many scientific and professional works and was awarded many patents. He. He was a member of the negotiation team during the integration process of the Republic of Slovenia to the European Union. He also has a lot of experience in negotiating and lobbying in the EU. While lobbying he worked with many ambassadors from member states. He is teaching and advising in the fields of communication and management. Jerman is also a president of Association of Slovenian-Slovak friendship and a co-founder of the Association of Slovenia-Chinese friendship. He is a member of Organizing Committee of Graphics Biennale and was also a president of Basketball club Krka from Novo Mesto.