Date and Place of Birth: April 14, 1956, Koprivnički Bregi, Croatia
Marital Status: married, one child

Education: Bacherlor of Laws (bar exam), Faculty of Law, Zagreb University

Party Affiliation: Socialdemocratic Party of Croatia

Political Career:
2011- - Croatian Parliament, Speaker
2009-2011 - City of Zagreb, Assembly, President
- Committee on the Statute, Rules of Procedure and Regulations, Chairman
- Committee on Public Awards, Chairman
2008-2011 - Croatian Parliament, member
- Defence Committee, Chairman
- Committee on the Constitution, Standing Orders and Political System, Member
- Legislation Committee, Member
- Judiciary Committee, Member
2005-2007 - Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia, Head
2003-2004 - Government of the Republic of Croatia, Legislation Office, Head
1980-1993 - Croatian Parliament, advisor and appointed official

Professional Career:
2004-2005 - Aurum, Insurance Company, Member of Management Board
2000-2003 - Croatian Automobile Club, Secretary General
1993-2000 - Croatian Automobile Club, Deputy Secretary General

Other Memberships and Duties:
- OKSKH Zagreb – Centre, Executive Secretary
- Security in Traffic Association, Chairman
- Joint Council of the City of Zagreb and Zagreb County, Member