Goran Knežević
| Goran Knežević | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management | |
| In office 27 July 2012 – 2 September 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Dušan Petrović |
| Succeeded by | Dragan Glamočić |
| Mayor of Zrenjanin | |
| In office 6 July 2012 – 26 July 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Mileta Mihajlov |
| Succeeded by | Ivan Bošnjak |
| In office 2004–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Milan Čežek |
| Succeeded by | Mileta Mihajlov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 May 1957 Banatski Karlovac, PR Serbia, FPR Yugoslavia |
| Nationality | Serbian |
| Political party | Democratic Party (2000–2008) Serbian Progressive Party (2008–) |
| Residence | Zrenjanin, Serbia |
| Alma mater | University of Belgrade |
| Religion | Serbian Orthodox |
Goran Knežević (Serbian Cyrillic: Горан Кнежевић, pronounced [ɡǒran kněːʒeʋitɕ]) (born 12 May 1957 in Banatski Karlovac) is a former Serbian professional basketball player and a current politician, who served as Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management between 2012 and 2013.[1]
He was a Mayor of Zrenjanin municipality 2004-2009 and shortly in 2012.
Biography
He was born in Banatski Karlovac, Serbia. He graduated from the University of Belgrade with a diploma in economics. He used to be a basketball player in KK Partizan, KK Vojvodina and KK Proleter. During season of 1978/79 he won championship of Yugoslavia, Yugoslav cup and Korać Cup with his team, Partizan. Also, he used to be a president of Basketball Association of Serbia and Montenegro during a short period between 2005 and 2006.
Goran Knežević became mayor of Zrenjanin municipality in 2004, re-elected in 2008.
He was arrested on October 1, 2008 by Serbian police on suspicion that he was involved in "construction mafia" - helping individuals from organized crime circles launder money by investing it in construction and real-estate development.[2]
On 1 April 2009 the D.S. Mayor was charged with Abuse of Office. The Special Prosecution states that the Zrenjanin municipal budget suffered damages to the amount of EUR 1.6mn, as a result.
On 23 April 2009 he was dismissed as a Mayor, since he was in custody since 1 October 2008. He was released from custody on 4 November 2009.
References
- ↑ "Serbia accepted resignation of nine ministers". balkans.com. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- ↑ Uhapšen gradonačelnik Zrenjanina, B92, October 1, 2008
External links
- Official web-site of Goran Knežević (in Serbian language)
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Dušan Petrović |
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Serbia 2012 - 2013 |
Succeeded by Dragan Glamočić |