On November 11, 2024, Ana Barović officially assumed the position of Director of the Public Institution Lokrum Reserve. According to the unanimous opinion of the members of the Management Board of the Lokrum Public Institution, Barović was the best candidate among those who applied for the position of director of this institution.

After conducting the testing and evaluation process for candidates, the Management Board of the Public Institution "Lokrum Reserve" made a decision on September 30, 2024, proposing to the City Council the appointment of Ana Barović as the director of the Public Institution "Lokrum Reserve" for a four-year term, in accordance with Article 28 of the Statute of the Public Institution "Lokrum Reserve". This proposal was confirmed by the City Council at its 36th session, held on October 29, 2024.

As a reminder, Nikolina Pozniak was previously relieved of her duties as director at her own request, and Veronika Bjelopera has been serving as acting director of the institution since July 29, 2024.

Ana Barović takes the position of director after serving as the head of reception at the Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel, where she worked for the past 10 years.