Mato Franković (born 1982) has served as Mayor of Dubrovnik since 2017, leading the city through a comprehensive transformation toward sustainable tourism and citizen-centred governance. Under his leadership, Dubrovnik implemented the pioneering “Respect the City” programme. Mayor Franković has championed the integration of smart city technologies to balance tourism with residents’ quality of life, earning international recognition from organisations such as the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. He holds a master’s degree in international relations and diplomacy from Libertas International University and an Associate in Applied Science from Rochester Institute of Technology. Prior to his political career, he held senior roles in the tourism and maritime sectors. He previously served as President of the City Council of Dubrovnik and is currently a representative of the Croatian Parliament.