Ivan Stevanovic

Ivan is a dynamic leader who challenges and inspires sales professionals to reach their full potential, delivering unforgettable experiences to their clients. In 2023, he joined The AIM Institute with a vision to make New Product Development methodologies more accessible and applicable for sales professionals, empowering them to unleash their customer-centric strengths.

Passionate about personal development, Ivan’s relentless drive for growth has earned him several certifications, including Erickson Professional Coach from Erickson Coaching International, Certified Strategic Account Manager from the Strategic Account Management Association, Learning Experience Design from NovoEd, Measuring the Impact of Learning & Development from Training Industry, and Neethling Brain Instrument Practitioner from Maverick Consulting.

Ivan enjoyed an adventurous 18-year corporate career at 3M, a global corporation operating in manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer goods. During his tenure, he created unique value through roles in sales, sales management, key account management, training, and coaching. He left 3M as the Global Sales Training & Development Manager to pursue a new path as a Global Sales Excellence Coach.

Fluent in English, Spanish, Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, and Montenegrin, Ivan holds a master’s degree in marketing from the University of Belgrade, Serbia, where he was born. He recently relocated with his wife, two children, and their dog to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, where he is embracing life to the fullest.

Favorite Innovation Quote:

“A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.”

John A. Shedd