FOUNDERS
Where creativity, strategy, and soul come together. Klassikum was co-founded by Maja and Sinisa Ćirić—a duo whose shared passion for the arts, education, and meaningful experiences sparked a creative vision that became so much more. Together, they’ve built a life around family, purpose, and projects that inspire.Here’s a closer look at each of them:
MAJA ĆIRIĆ
Marketing Strategist | Brand & Community Builder | Development Consultant | All-Around Best Savannah Resident (2025)
Maja Ćirić is a performance-driven, award-winning executive with 23 years of experience across corporate and nonprofit sectors. From her early days at Daimler AG in Europe to her leadership roles in the U.S., Maja has built a career rooted in growth, strategy, and purpose.
At Daimler, she spent over a decade in marketing, communications, and international business development. There, she honed her skills in a fast-paced, global environment—working with top-tier brands like Mercedes-Benz and developing a deep understanding of strategy, branding, and cross-cultural leadership. She organized a wide range of high-impact events, including international trade shows, press conferences, new model launches, VIP customer experiences, and regional management meetings.
After relocating to the U.S., Maja co-founded Klassikum with her husband Sinisa—a boutique creative studio and consulting agency focused on elevating missions through strategy, storytelling, and soulful execution.
Driven by a passion to build and grow, she joined Step One Automotive Group in 2018 at the launch of its operations. Through her dedication and visionary mindset, she played a key role in the company’s remarkable ascent over five years. Step One became a $1 billion enterprise, ranking among the top 100 dealership groups out of 18,000 in the United States.
She most recently served as Chief Development Officer at Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, a regional food bank serving 21 counties. There, she led fundraising, strategic communications, and the organization’s first major rebranding campaign, strengthening community partnerships and increasing visibility and donor engagement.
Maja’s contributions extend far beyond her professional achievements. She is deeply committed to community service, and her selfless efforts have earned her several civic awards recognizing her impact and leadership. In 2025, she was honored as Connect Savannah’s Best All-Around Savannah Resident—a title that speaks to both her heart and her fire.
Her journey is a testament to the power of dedication, resilience, and a commitment to making a difference. She is a devoted wife and mother of two, as well as a proud bonus mom to one amazing son. Maja lives her wonderfully unbalanced, joy-filled life in Savannah, GA—with passion, grace, and enthusiasm.
SINISA ĆIRIĆ
Violinist | Educator | Artistic Director | Visionary Arts Executive
Dr. Sinisa Ćirić is a visionary arts executive, acclaimed violinist, and passionate educator with more than three decades of experience in performance, artistic leadership, and cultural programming. In June 2025, he was appointed Executive Director of the Savannah Music Festival, where he now leads one of the South’s most celebrated cultural institutions.
Dr. Ćirić previously served as General Manager of the Savannah Philharmonic, where he also holds the honorary title of Concertmaster Emeritus. He has served as concertmaster for several prominent regional orchestras across the Southeast and performed as a soloist with numerous ensembles in the U.S. and abroad, earning recognition for his artistry and leadership.
As a founding member of the Balkan Quartet, Dr. Ćirić is dedicated to promoting the rich musical heritage of his native Serbia and the Balkan Peninsula. The quartet has performed at renowned venues such as the Kennedy Center and the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, showcasing unique interpretations of traditional Balkan melodies. Their performances have been featured on NPR and streamed online to wide acclaim. In their debut CD, the Balkan Quartet highlights specially commissioned works alongside Dr. Ćirić’s arrangements of Eastern European folk tunes.
Dr. Ćirić earned his undergraduate degree from the Academy of Arts, University of Novi Sad (Serbia), and completed both his master’s and doctoral degrees in violin and viola performance at the University of Georgia, where he studied under professors Levon Ambartsumian and Mark Neumann. He has also served as an Artist Affiliate at Emory University, teaching violin, viola, and chamber music at Oxford College and Georgia Perimeter College.
From 2016 to 2020, Dr. Ćirić served as Director of the Strings Conservatory Program at Savannah Classical Academy, where he demonstrated his commitment to nurturing young musicians. He also held the position of Artistic Director for the Larsen Spotlight Chamber Music Series at the Savannah Philharmonic. In 2021, he became Director of Artistic Operations, and in 2023, was honored with the title of Concertmaster Emeritus.
In 2023, Dr. Ćirić was one of only 36 professionals worldwide selected to participate in the Essentials of Orchestra Management, the League of American Orchestras' premier leadership program in collaboration with Juilliard Extension. His leadership was further recognized in 2024 when he assumed the role of General Manager of the Savannah Philharmonic, and graduated from Leadership Savannah, the second-oldest leadership program in the country.
Dr. Ćirić is also a proud family man. His eldest son is pursuing a legal career at the Antonin Scalia Law School in Washington, DC. He resides in Savannah with his wife, Maja, and their two younger children, where they continue to contribute to the community and cultural life of the region. Together, they co-founded Klassikum, a creative studio and consulting agency where music, storytelling, and purpose come together to inspire.
Together, we bring two worlds into one purpose:
to create experiences that matter.
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