Leadership Team

Meet the leaders guiding Smollan Technologies across global markets. Our diverse team combines deep retail expertise with cutting-edge technology experience to drive innovation and growth.

Our Leadership Philosophy

We believe in leading by example, empowering our teams, and staying close to the real challenges our clients face every day. Our leadership team combines deep industry expertise with a passion for innovation and a commitment to building solutions that create lasting impact.


Executive Team

Meet the Smollan Technologies leadership team driving innovation and growth across global markets.

Marko Salic

Marko Salic

Chief Executive Officer

Technology leader with over 25 years’ experience spanning software engineering, AI and business strategy. Marko leads Smollan Technologies’ global mission to deliver next-generation cloud and AI solutions that power precision in retail.

Dishana Krishna

Dishana Krishna

Chief Financial Officer

Finance executive with more than 20 years’ experience across retail, FMCG and telecommunications. Dishana drives financial and commercial strategy, governance and sustainable growth across Smollan Technologies’ global operations.

Samantha Gouws

Samantha Gouws

Chief People Officer

People leader with over two decades of experience in technology and data-led industries. Samantha builds inclusive, high-performing teams that enable innovation, collaboration and business success across global markets.

Tanya Long

Tanya Long

Chief Executive: Software Solutions

Technology executive with 30+ years’ experience leading large-scale retail software operations. Tanya unites people, process and technology to deliver agile, scalable solutions across Smollan’s software and cloud portfolio.

Brett Mandel

Brett Mandel

Chief Executive: Data Solutions

Data and analytics leader focused on turning complex information into actionable insight. Brett builds long-term partnerships with global brands and retailers to drive measurable growth and performance through data-led innovation.

Andrej Hudoklin

Andrej Hudoklin

Chief Data & AI Officer

Data and AI strategist driving Smollan Technologies’ innovation in advanced analytics, automation, and intelligent decision-making. Andrej helps global retailers and manufacturers unlock the full value of their data through practical, results-driven AI solutions.

Harley Caryer

Harley Caryer

Chief Growth Officer

Commercial growth leader building strategic partnerships with retailers and brands across 20+ countries. Harley drives long-term retail transformation through data-led solutions and sustainable business growth.

How We Lead

Our approach is grounded in retail reality and driven by results. We lead with transparency, act with urgency, and always put our people and clients first.

People-First Leadership

We invest in our team's growth and create an environment where everyone can do their best work.

Client-Focused Decision Making

Every strategic decision starts with understanding real retailer challenges and measurable business impact.

Innovation with Purpose

We pursue technology that solves real problems, not innovation for its own sake.

Global Mindset, Local Execution

We think globally but execute with deep understanding of local market needs and cultural context.

Smollan Group


The Smollan Group has spent more than 90 years inside retail — understanding how products move, how shoppers behave and what it takes to win in the aisle.


As the technology arm of the Group, we build on that heritage with modern software, data and AI. It means our clients get something rare: deep retail understanding paired with a scalable, future-ready technology platform.


We sit at the point where retail insight meets digital infrastructure. Global in reach, local in understanding — and focused on helping our clients grow with clarity and confidence.

90+
Years of Retail Heritage
60+
Countries
75 000+
People
320+
Clients

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