# Leadership changes at Slovenian university clinical centers

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/leadership-changes-at-slovenian-university-clinical-centers
> Updated: 2026-10-09T12:07:40.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In September 2026, Tomaž Erjavec was appointed acting general director of the University Clinical Centre (UKC) Ljubljana. Erjavec, an experienced entrepreneur and project manager, stated his goals include improving patient access, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring long-term sustainability for the institution.

Following this, in October 2026, Anton Crnjac, a specialist in general and thoracic surgery, assumed the role of acting general director at the University Clinical Center (UKC) Maribor after receiving government approval. Crnjac identified personnel stability and work organization as primary challenges, noting that management aims to strengthen work teams to ensure high-quality and safe patient care.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: UKC Maribor appoints Anton Crnjac as acting general director

Anton Crnjac has taken over as acting general director of UKC Maribor, prioritizing healthcare accessibility, staff stability, and a comprehensive operational review.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukc-maribor-appoints-anton-crnjac-as-acting-general-director

### 2026-09-16: Tomaž Erjavec becomes acting director of UKC Ljubljana

Tomaž Erjavec has taken over as acting general director of the University Clinical Centre Ljubljana, focusing on improving working conditions, patient care, and organizational efficiency.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toma-erjavec-becomes-acting-director-of-ukc-ljubljana

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