President Donald Trump has nominated John Jovanovic to serve as Chairman and CEO of the U.S. Export-Import Bank, marking a historic appointment as the first Serbian-American to lead the agency. A former director at DFC Belgrade, Jovanovic brings a background in finance and investment, with experience spanning energy, commodities, and critical infrastructure.
Trump, in his announcement on Truth Social, underscored Jovanovic’s role in advancing his economic vision.
“John will utilize his extensive experience in finance, investments, and business building across the Energy, Commodities, and Critical Infrastructure sectors to Make America Energy and Manufacturing DOMINANT Again,” Trump wrote.
“He will work tirelessly to protect all of the gains from our strong Tariff Policies, guarantee that our Exports receive fair treatment, and always put American companies, and our Energy exports, FIRST,” he added. “Congratulations John!”
Jovanovic, a Princeton graduate with a Master’s in Business from The Wharton School, previously served in the first Trump administration. In an interview with Ksenija Pavlovic McAteer of The Pavlovic Today, he reflected on his early years growing up in Chicago, where he was part of a close-knit Balkan community.
“We lived together feeling as though we had a shared identity,” Jovanovic recalled. “Rather than dwelling on the past,” he said, “the community was focused on building a future together.”
Jovanovic’s appointment positions him at the helm of a key agency tasked with promoting U.S. exports and protecting American business interests.
Congratulations Mr. Jovanovic; we are in good hands.