Dragan Đilas Biography: Kids, Awards, Wife, Political Party, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents

Dragan Đilas is a Serbian politician, businessman, and former mayor of Belgrade.

He was born on February 22, 1967, in Belgrade, Serbia. A graduate of the University of Belgrade Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, he began his career in journalism before moving into the advertising business, where he co-founded the Multikom Group.

He later entered politics, served as Mayor of Belgrade (2008–2013), and currently leads the Party of Freedom and Justice (SSP) as a member of the National Assembly.

Profile

• Full Name: Dragan Đilas
• Stage Name: Dragan Đilas
• Born: February 22, 1967
• Age: 57 years old
• Birthplace: Belgrade, Serbia, Yugoslavia
• Nationality: Serbian
• Occupation: Politician, Businessman, Engineer
• Height: 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
• Parent: Dušan Đilas (father), Jovanka Đilas (mother)
• Siblings: Gojko Đilas
• Spouse: Iva Đilas (ex-wife), Milica Delević (partner)
• Children: Sofija Đilas, Jovan Đilas, Vuk Đilas
• Relationship: In a relationship
• Net Worth: $6 million

Early Life And Education

Dragan Đilas was born on February 22, 1967, in Belgrade, Serbia, then part of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. He was raised by his parents, Dušan and Jovanka Đilas, in a Serbian Orthodox Christian family, alongside his brother Gojko Đilas. He is of Serbian ethnicity.

He studied at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Belgrade, where he received training as an engineer. During his university years, he also developed an interest in media and public communication, which would influence both his early and later career paths.

Career

Dragan Đilas began his career in journalism, working with Radio B92 during the 1990s, where he gained recognition for his reformist and democratic views. He soon moved into business, co-founding the Multikom Group, which grew into a major media and advertising company in Serbia and the Balkans.

He entered politics with the Democratic Party (DS) and served as Minister without Portfolio, responsible for the National Investment Plan, from 2007 to 2008. He then served as Mayor of Belgrade from 2008 to 2013, during which he was praised for his urban development projects, transportation improvements, and environmental initiatives.

In 2018, he formed the Party of Freedom and Justice (SSP), where he serves as president. He currently sits in the National Assembly of Serbia as one of the most prominent opposition leaders, known for challenging the ruling government and advocating for democratic reforms, media freedom, and economic fairness.

Awards and Nominations

• Recognition from civic groups for democratic activism
• Mayor of the Year (local Serbian media, 2010)
• Business awards from advertising and media organizations

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @djilas_d
• Facebook handle: @DraganDjilasOfficial
• Twitter handle: @DraganDjilas

Personal Life

Serbian politician, businessman, and former mayor of Belgrade, Dragan Đilas, was previously married to Milica Delević from 1994 to 2007, and then he later married Iva Đilas. They tied the knot in 2009 and got separated in 2013. Dragan Đilas has three children: Sofija, Jovan, and Vuk Đilas. He stands at about 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm).

Net Worth

Dragan Đilas has an estimated net worth of $6 million, primarily built from his successful media business ventures with the Multikom Group. Although his political roles provide modest government salaries, his early business success remains his primary source of wealth.

He has publicly declared his assets multiple times and often faces scrutiny due to his financial status as a politician, which he addresses with complete transparency.