Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 27 years of experience, the expert excels in strategic management, foreign direct investment, economic development, and sustainable energy. Skilled in program and project management, financial management, and operations, they have led both local and international initiatives. Career highlights include enhancing investment environments and securing substantial loans for technological upgrades. Responsibilities have included leadership roles such as Head of the Secretariat for the Council of Economy and Investments at EBRD, where they were instrumental in fostering public-private dialogues and CSR activities.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors like GIZ, UK Embassy, EBRD, IFC, and USAID, the expert has been involved in project implementation, policy review, and capacity building. Their work has focused on economic development, governance, CSR, and sustainable energy. Projects have been conducted on both national and regional scales, primarily in Kosovo. The expert has successfully led initiatives resulting in strategic investments and donor-funded projects aimed at enhancing local governance and fostering public-private partnerships.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving key sectors such as labor market and employment, macroeconomics and public finance, SME and private sector development, sustainable energy, and corporate social responsibility. Previously held roles like Corporate Affairs Manager, the expert has demonstrated interdisciplinary expertise by integrating digitalization in economic strategies and fostering public-private partnerships. The geographic scope of work has predominantly been country-specific to Kosovo, focusing on enhancing economic development and governance frameworks. Their extensive experience in Kosovo includes numerous long-term assignments, providing deep familiarity with the region's cultural dynamics and development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is a native speaker of Albanian and proficient in English and Serbian at the C2 level. Additionally, they have demonstrated proficiency in Bosnian, Montenegrin, and Serbo-Croatian, utilizing these language skills in various professional contexts, including in-country work in Kosovo and collaboration with multilingual teams on international projects. Educational qualifications include a Diploma of Bachelor's Degree in Management from the University of Prishtina, Kosovo, Master Courses in Economics and Business from the University Van Amsterdam, Netherlands, and an Executive Master of Business Administration from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. These credentials underscore a strong foundation in management, economics, and business administration.