Austability from BiH connects domestic experts with international projects

Founded in 2022 in Lukavac, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austability d.o.o. is part of the international Austability Group, focused on business development in BiH and providing expert support to projects across Europe and other international markets.

Its creation is part of the Group’s broader European growth strategy, but also of the vision of creating an environment in which domestic experts can use their knowledge and experience to participate in demanding international projects, develop professional skills and build successful careers without having to leave their country.

As the director of the company, Edin Šiljegović, points out, from the very beginning the goal was to build a stable and promising company that connects local professional potentials with international business opportunities. Austability thus represents a combination of domestic knowledge, international experience and a long-term vision of development, with an emphasis on creating new opportunities for experts from BiH.

“Our business is primarily focused on business consulting, management and project support, but the activities of our team today include a much wider range of professional services. In addition to project management, planning and monitoring of their implementation, we provide operational and administrative support, procurement and contracting services, as well as support in the field of information technology, development of IT networks and systems, and implementation and maintenance of ERP business systems. Our work also includes financial and business administration, technical customer support, and preparation of offers and support for international projects. It is this breadth of expertise that allows us to combine different knowledge and experience within one team and provide comprehensive support to projects, from initial planning to their successful implementation.” Šiljegović points out for Financije.hr.

A significant part of the company’s business is related to international business activities and support for Austability Group’s projects, as well as cooperation with international organizations, companies and institutional clients. That is why the team in BiH is not limited exclusively to the domestic market.

The current size of the team matches the needs and requirements of the clients. However, like many other companies in BiH, they face labor shortages and challenges in finding suitable qualified professionals. Nevertheless, they manage to find the necessary staff and adapt to market demands.

“Since the establishment of the company, we have recorded an increase in the number of employees. As at the end of the year, the number of employees increased by approximately 88 percent in 2023 compared to 2022, by 13 percent in 2024 compared to 2023 and by 71 percent in 2025 compared to 2024. In total, this represents an increase of approximately 263 percent between the end of 2022 and the end of 2025.” Šiljegović revealed.

“Our goal is not only to increase the number of employees, but to attract experts with appropriate knowledge, a professional approach to work and a willingness to learn and work in an international environment. We offer BiH professionals opportunities for professional development and work on international projects, with the opportunity to continue building their careers in their own country.” he added.

Since its establishment, the company has recorded continuous development and significant growth in the volume of business. Its revenues in 2024 increased by approximately 61 percent compared to the previous year. Last year, an additional growth of approximately 46 percent was achieved compared to 2024. In total, this represents an increase of approximately 136 percent from 2023 to 2025 and clearly shows the pace of the company’s development in a relatively short period.

“We do not measure the success of a company solely by financial results. Equally important is the professional development of our employees, the strengthening of internal capacities, the acquisition of international experience and the ability of our team in BiH to take on increasingly complex and responsible tasks.” said Šiljegović.

He says that one of their biggest challenges was to build a quality and reliable team capable of responding to the demands of the international business environment.

Working in different markets and collaborating with different clients and projects requires a high level of professionalism, adaptability and continuous learning. Šiljegović points out that the expectations of international clients are often high, but that they have recognized this as an opportunity for further development of the team.

“We are most proud of the people who make up Austability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In a relatively short period of time, we have built a team in Lukavac that provides support to international business operations and projects. We want to create opportunities for our people to build careers here, gain international experience and collaborate with colleagues and clients around the world.” said the company’s CEO.

“At the same time, we strive to be an active and responsible member of the local community. We are especially happy when we can support young people and their activities. One example of such dedication was the donation of sports equipment to a junior football team that represented our local community at an international tournament in Berlin. For us, this kind of support is not just sponsorship, it is a way to contribute to young people, sports and the positive promotion of our local community and Bosnia and Herzegovina in the international environment. We are proud that we can connect the development of the company not only with business results, but also with support for the community in which we live and work.” he emphasized.

One of the main advantages of Austability d.o.o., according to the director, is the combination of local knowledge and international experience. A good knowledge of the market and business environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is complemented by experience gained working on international projects within Austability Group. Such connectivity allows the team to successfully connect local specifics and client needs with the standards and practices of the international business environment and develop solutions tailored to specific business challenges.

Long-term cooperation with customers is one of the important goals of the company, which strives to position itself as a reliable partner, and not just as a provider of individual services. Such an approach is based on expertise, responsibility, reliability and flexibility, with an emphasis on understanding the needs of each client and finding practical and effective solutions.

“Our primary goal is to continue the sustainable development of Austability in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the further development of our team remaining one of the key priorities. We will continue to invest in existing employees and attract new experts to further expand our capacity to support domestic and international projects. We also want to strengthen our presence in the market of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the wider region, while maintaining a strong international orientation.” Šiljegović told us.

“In the long term, we want Austability to be recognized as a reliable partner to international clients, which can provide high-quality business, project, technical and operational support. It is equally important for us to be recognized as a quality employer that provides its employees with opportunities for professional development and long-term careers. In addition to business growth, we will continue to strengthen our engagement in the local community, especially through support for young people, education, sports and initiatives that contribute to the development of the environment in which we operate.” he added.

Austability d.o.o.’s progress has also received external recognition. The company has been included in Financije.hr’s list of the 99 most successful companies in its business activity in Bosnia and Herzegovina, based on data from credit rating company CompanyWall. In the 2025 revenue ranking for business and other management consultancy, Austability d.o.o. was placed 32nd.

Originally published by Financije.hr. Read the original article in Croatian.

Photography: Austability d.o.o., private archive.