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77.000 400+ 180+ 150 6 46 Employees R&D scientists, Markets where Million of the world’s Production around the engineers and our products consumers top international facilities World technicians are sold worldwide 15 brands, worldwide working on including smoke-free Marlboro products Content Letter from Charge d’Affaires to Albania 11 Letter from Minister of Finance and Economy 12 Letter from President of AmCham 15 Code of Ethics 20 Year 2018 in Review 22 Calendar of Evevnts 24 Highlights 36 Advocating at AmCham 38 AmCham Committees 41 AmCham Publications 46 Financial Report 48 Information and Addresses 52 Government of the Republic of Albania American Chambers of Commerce in Europe Albanian Representative Offices in Usa The United States Government in Albania Membership Directory 66

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Uji i Ftohtë, Vlora Photography: Albes Fusha Gjirokastra Photography: Albes Fusha CHARGE D’AFFAIRES TO ALBANIA

tax and customs administration. Moving forward on these fronts with measurable progress will inspire more U.S. more progress on companies to implementing rule-of- invest in Albania. Dear American Chamber of law reforms is needed. American companies Promoting the rule of are top-notch corporate Commerce Members, law, fighting organized citizens that bring the best While Albania’ s crime and corruption, and improving the practices in innovation, economic performance transparency, and has improved over judicial system remain top priorities for the corporate responsibility. the past several I look forward to years, the investment United States. A judicial system tough on continuing the I am pleased to climate remains corruption will provide Embassy’s close introduce AmCham problematic. According confidence to foreign cooperation with Albania’ s 2019 to Transparency AmCham to advance Yearbook. International‘s 2019 investors that their commercial interests U.S. commercial Corruption Perceptions interests in Albania. The United States Index, released on will be protected. An Embassy is committed January 29, Albania independent judicial to increasing U.S.- was perceived as the system with integrity will Albania bilateral trade most corrupt country help protect intellectual and investment, and in the Western Balkans property rights, defend AmCham represents a in 2018. While good real property rights, Sincerely, key institution to foster work on this front has ensure contract Leyla Moses-Ones these developments. been accomplished, sanctity, and improve Charge d’Affaires a.i.

YEARBOOK 2019 11 LETTER FROM MINISTER OF FINANCE AND ECONOMY

and increase transparency by making information accessible and user-friendly through online platforms. We are committed to a transparent and equal treatment welcoming foreign investors for all economic operators, be and creating a well-structured them national or international market economy, able to absorb actors in Albania, and we are external competitive pressures happy to assist in resolving any and market forces. The reform issue businesses and investors program will continue its focus on face during their activities in the macroeconomic and fiscal stability country. has followed the same positive and public financial management I am committed to a strong trajectory of improvement, taking aiming to a further decreased partnership with the business Dear Readers, Albanian unemployment rate to public debt to 65.5% of the GDP associations and chambers 12.6%, the lowest in the region. by 2019. of commerce, as they are of It is a pleasure to share with Foreign exchange reserves had The Ministry of Finance and support in creating and properly you few words through this quite an increase to 17.4%, with Economy is engaged to avoid using the right platform for a annual tradition of the American 3.35 billion EUR, equal to almost ad-hoc approaches in terms of constructive public – private Chamber of Commerce! 7 months of imports in goods and fiscal policies and is furthermore dialogue. The American Chamber services. Exports increased with engaged to a mid-term strategy of Commerce has been a very Albania during 2018 has 13.7% in 2018 and the financial which can ensure well-calculated good example of a precious accelerated the pace to a system remains well-capitalized and visionary measures for the partner to the Government in 2018 sustainable economic growth and very liquid, with non- private sector. The government’s with its proactive engagement in as an internal demand and in performing loans decreased to effort to fight informality will nourishing and building bridges of accordance with the European 12.7%, while the base interest rate continue to give formal and communication. In 2019, we will integration goals, building upon its was at the lowest historical levels. legitimate businesses the welcome any new idea, initiative economic and human potentials. All the above has not come on its possibility to operate in a fair and proposal to an improved A strong economic landscape own! The Albanian Government market and reduce tax losses, by regulatory framework, enlarged primarily means a market made of has engaged as of 2013 in a set eliminating free riders and rebound investment prospects and strong and competitive businesses of substantial reforms affecting business confidence. In this strengthened economic model, with a government focused on a the life of every business, leading regard, our efforts will focus on a giving the right impetus for an long-term financial stability and a us to the current state of play and systemic approach through risk equitable growth. strong business climate. to the upcoming optimistic future monitoring systems, audit systems The Government of Albania invites The GDP growth for 2018 rose to we seek. The business regulatory implementation, and redefined you to be part of this continued 4.2 %, one of the highest growths reforms, improved governance risk profiles as key factors to reform momentum, and may we in South East Europe. Foreign and improved public service ensure the presence of only formal create together future success Direct Investments remained at delivery made Albania jump 45 economic operators in the market. stories throughout this path the level of 8% of the GDP, fully positions in the last 5 years in the The Ministry of Finance towards the future! covering the current account Doing Business Ranking, taking and Economy will further deficit. Inflation remained at 1.8% the country at the 63rd position. improve fiscal procedures, Sincerely Yours, and the public debt declined from Moreover, the vision of the monitor the methodology and 71.6% of GDP in 2017 to 69.5% Albanian Government clearly implementation of arrears in 2018, while the fiscal deficit involves supporting the private repayment, simplify legislation remained at 2%. The labor market sector through policymaking, of revenue-generating agencies Anila Denaj

12 AmCham Albania Berat Photography: Albes Fusha Kruja Museum Photography: Albes Fusha PRESIDENT OF AMCHAM

Dear Members

It is with great pleasure that some solid steps to reduce the American Chamber of tax barriers and regulation Commerce celebrates its in the economy and that is achievements and results positively reflected in the for the 2018 calendar year. Chamber’s annual business I would like to specifically index. These issues remain thank to the Board of foundational concerns to Directors, each listed in this members and will always Yearbook, and the members require attention as Albania desire to amplify the American- only representing Albanian- who have participated seeks to be competitive in the owned members and key American business interests in in our Sub-Committees region, though the Chamber Albanian-owned businesses Albania, but also advocating for their work to make is pleased to see some that either employ Americans, in the USA and among the Albanian-American business relative progress in 2018. The work with American products Albanian-American diaspora. I relations stronger. I would Chamber has also continued and clients, or are actively remain confident in the Board like to specifically thank to take a strong public stand in seeking to do so, within the and the staff going forward, and the Chairpersons of the favor of the freedom of choice Chamber. The Chamber also I am hopeful of the long-term AmCham subcommittees, for businesses in terms of with moved to a calendar year fee consistent and positive impact Ms. Alketa Uruci (Tax whom they associate within schedule from a September that the Chamber will continue and Customer), Mr. Kledi the context of non-mandatory to September billing cycle. to make for the betterment Kodra (Regulatory, Legal Chamber membership. This change impacts the of the business climate. and IPR), Mr. Roden Pajaj Ultimately, it is the business presentation of the Chamber’s Together we are raising difficult, (Labor and Ethics) and Mr. owners that best know their financials on a cash basis, as sometimes controversial, Adrian Shehu (Trade and business, not the Government, presented in the Yearbook issues to the surface for debate Investment). I would also and the business owner must when comparing year-end 2018 and discussion to increase like to thank the outgoing ultimately be free to decide how to previous years; however, transparency, stability, and AmCham Executive Director and where their voice is heard the Board expects that the progress. As all of the previous Enida Bezhani and rest of in society. It is important for the year-end cash position of the volunteer Board members have the staff for their dedication Chamber to maintain a clear Chamber in 2019 will exceed done, post my Chairmanship, to continue to meet member stance on this issue. historical norms. I look forward to continuing to needs and achieve our During 2018 the Board, in The Chamber’s continued close support the Chamber through objectives in 2018. consultation with the US ties with the United States my various member companies Embassy, took a decision to Embassy has been important to and look forward to continuing During my six years as consolidate membership in the our success. For their valuable to help Albania reach its Chairman of the AmCham American Chamber, adjusting input and support in 2018 I enormous economic potential. several themes have its fees and membership would like to thank Chargé consistently pushed to the categories in order to d’Affaires Leyla Moses-Ones, forefront. Foremost, the harmonize with best practices Political and Economic Section Chamber has consistently of AmChams in Europe, Chief Carsen Rocker as well taken a strong stand against while continuing to maintain as Economic Officer Jeffrey any move that Government relatively low fees in relation to Bowan. might make to weaponize the its peers, as appropriate to the As I complete my third and Yours tax code or regulation against Albanian market. The change final two-year mandate as member businesses. Clearly, in membership categories was Chairman, I am proud of what in 2018, the Government took partly motivated by the Board’s we have accomplished, not Sincerely,Mark Crawford

YEARBOOK 2019 15 PRESIDENT Mark C. CRAWFORD AmCham Aksioner International Securities Brokerage

Board Standing up for US business interests in Albania

SECRETARY Michael WALKER Hilton Garden Inn Tirana

“Having experienced first-hand the challenges of setting up business in Albania as a British expat and from an internationally-branded perspective with Hilton; I hope to share my experience and fresh perspective to help new and existing members achieve success and improve the overall business climate VICE-PRESIDENT in Albania for all of our members” Radmilo VLACIC Philip Morris Albania

It’s a privilege to be in AmCham, where global industry leaders discuss problems and potential solutions. My personal business agenda is the same to the vison of my company – changing TREASURER the future and for PMI it Juela ISAJ means to pioneer in the DDB Albania smoke-free category to make better and informed choices to “I am proud to be part of an adult smokers institution which continues to be strong and offer its members better environment to do business”

16 AmCham Albania Brandt W. HOFFMAN G&H Partners

There is no better business organization in Albania, which is only strengthened by regional AmChams across Europe, making it the most influential and prestigious group of people I know. I am honored to have been selected as a board member by our membership, and I am grateful to all our members and wish Dael DERVISHI success at every level. Optima Legal & Financial

Albania’s most challenging problems cannot be solved by government and nonprofits alone. We should use profits as a means to a greater end: positive impact for Enio JAÇO our community and the CBS Creative Business Solutions environment AmCham is the strongest champion of American - Albanian business values. Its principles of fair competition and free enterprise have guided AmCham into what has become today - a successful platform where members can connect, network and advocate

YEARBOOK 2019 17 Fotini Harispapa Executive MEMBERSHIP & OPERATIONS [email protected] Staff

Ivlin Gjata OFFICE ASSISTANT & TRANSLATOR [email protected] [email protected]

Brikena Kamenica PR & PUBLICATIONS [email protected]

Aferdita Koçi EVENT COORDINATOR [email protected]

Gjergj Stefani OPERATIONS ASSISTANT [email protected]

18 AmCham Albania Apolonia, FIer Photography: Albes Fusha CODE of ETHICS As an organization committed to furthering the development of business relations between US and Albania, AmCham considers the adaption and promotion of fair and ethical business standards and good cooperate citizenship as key goals in its work and interaction with others. AmCham takes an active and leading role in promoting best American practices towards the business community operating in Albania by adopting this Code of better business principles and practices. The Code is to be utilized by AmCham and its Member Businesses in every aspect of their operations:

20 AmCham Albania Government exercising their business profiteering; Engagement: activity and conduct Employees shall refrain Member Businesses business transparently; from engaging in shall respect the rule of Neither accept nor offer behavior or activities that law in their engagement any form of bribery in may unfairly compromise with the government: conducting business; the reputation of another Respect laws and Refrain from providing employee with the regulations and adhere false or misleading company; to the rule of law; information and honestly Employees shall Refrain from engaging represent themselves conduct themselves in in any other activity that in discussions and such a way that brings may be construed as negotiations; honor and respect to the corrupt or in violation of Apply environmentally organization. the law; responsible business Refrain from attempting practices. Community to influence any interests Contribution: through the exchange Employee Conduct: Member Businesses of gifts, money, or Member Businesses shall play an active role Information; shall provide a safe in the community: Refraining from asking and ethical working Act responsibly for special treatment environment: and demonstrate a based on improper use Guarantee fair treatment commitment to the of personal relations of all employees and advancement of the while conducting show respect for the community through the professional activities. individual and dignity of promotion of education, the worker; health, cultural and other Business Conduct: Provide a safe and activities; Member Businesses healthy working Whenever possible, shall engage in fair environment in the encourage employees and ethical business workplace; to give back to the practices: Tolerate no community through Uphold the law in embezzlement or volunteering their time or resources.

YEARBOOK 2019 21 YEAR 2018 IN REVIEW

CALENDAR 2018 OF EVEVNTS AmCham Calendar of Events 2018

January 17-18, 2018 in collaboration with AmCham Business & Investment organized an Open House Event. It was an evening of information Exploratory Visit to and announcements about the Macedonia: “Increasing 2018-2019 academic school year. Economic Cooperation During the event some of the current & Experience between scholarship students shared their own experience with the scholarship Albania-USA-Macedonia” application process and school life A delegation led by AmCham within the TIS community. Albania President, Mark Crawford, Business visited Macedonia, obtaining February 15, 2018 Forum with information on potential cooperation Business Forum with and investment opportunities. the General Director of the General The visiting AmCham Albania members met with Prime Minister Customs, Belinda Ikonomi Director of Zoran Zaev, Deputy Prime Minister, AmCham held its traditional meeting Hazbi Lika, Deputy Prime Minister, with the head of the country’s Customs, Koco Angjusev, Economy Minister, Customs administration, enabling Belinda Kreshnik Bekteshi, Ministry of member businesses to have a direct Agriculture, AmCham Macedonia, line of communication with the Ikonomi the Chamber of Commerce and the experts and Director of the General Free Trade Zones Authority. Customs Directorate. AmCham members brought to the meeting January 24, 2018 issues related to the need to simplify Business Forum with the business procedures and it was General Director of Taxes, focused on several major issues businesses face when interacting Ms. Vasilika Vjero with the Customs’ system. AmCham held its traditional meeting with the General February 22-24, 2018 Director of Taxes, Ms. Vasilika The Executive Committee Vjero. Through this meeting the Chamber focused its attention (ExCo) Meeting of on the issues faced by AmCham AmChams in Europe in member businesses. Discussions Barcelona, Spain focused on issues ranging from VAT The ExCo met in Barcelona to hold reimbursement to tax evasion and its annual strategy off-site meeting. fines businesses receive when they The team discussed initiatives to are registered as non-active with Business enhance the exchange of best authorities but have a hard time to practices, as well as, ways to Forum with be identified as such. strengthen the “AmCham brand” the General throughout Europe and the U.S. February 2, 2018 ExCo further discussed the close Director of Open House Event at cooperation with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, as the Taxes, Ms. Tirana International School (TIS) accrediting body for all AmChams, and abiding with its guidelines in their Vasilika Vjero For the second year in a row, TIS functioning.

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panel on the opportunities for women February 27, 2018 entrepreneurs to access funds granted AmCham and PwC talk by various financial institutions and about the General Data donors. The meeting focused mostly Protection Regulation on funds that EBRD has for start-ups or small businesses that meet the set (GDPR) conditions and have in place business AmCham Albania and PwC Albania plans suitable for funding. organized a joint roundtable and discussed on the protection of April 30, 2018 personal data and the new obligations Meeting with Minister Peleshi AmCham stemming from the adoption of the new GDP Regulation in the EU. The on the IPARD Program and Albania speaks representative for Personal Data the Guarantee Fund Protection, and the foreign expert from AmCham Albania in cooperation with General PwC Croatia delivered presentations with the Ministry of Agriculture and Chief Inspector on the subject matter and addressed Rural Development, organized an questions by the participants. Informative Session for the Promotion on Regulatory of Support Schemes, as part of the March 21, 2018 IPARD Program and the Guarantee Reform in General Assembly Meeting Fund, also with the attendance of the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Niko Peleshi. the Field of AmCham Albania organized elections The meeting focused on delivering to pick its vice president, treasurer information on support schemes, Inspections and secretary as well as a new selection criteria, steps to be taken to general board member. A decision take advantage of the loans, as well of the AmCham Board, which was as the sectors to be financed. Minister subsequently approved by the Peleshi presented a summary of this AmCham General Assembly, made Program, also providing an overview of some changes in the chamber’s the funding possibilities offered by the statute, reducing the Board in size Guarantee Fund. from 11 to seven members, as well as reducing the number of consecutive mandates from three to two. The May 22, 2018 results of the AmCham Business Index Business Forum with Deloitte 2017-2018 were presented at the on Millennials Challenge for Assembly, providing indicators that the Labor Market measure the amount of trust AmCham member companies have on the main Deloitte Albania in cooperation with parameters of the business climate. AmCham HR committee talked about opportunities and challenges April 13, 2018 that young generation faces in the labor market. The Business Forum WoBAC Committee focused on the findings of the survey Meeting with Informative Session for conducted by Deloitte-“First Steps Into Women Entrepreneurs the Labor Market”, which highlighted Minister Peleshi interested in grants their characteristics, interests, on the IPARD ambitions and aspirations as well as AmCham Albania in collaboration with the challenges, opportunities and Program and the the Gender Alliance for Development obstacles that this young generation Center (GADC) organized an and the employers in the Albanian Guarantee Fund informative session with a versatile market face nowadays.

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AmCham Calendar of Events 2018

June 8-9 & June 23-24, 2018 winemaking and wine tasting industry. Food Bank Campaign The French, German, Austrian and American Chambers of Commerce as During the month of June, AmCham and well as the International Chamber of Food Bank Albania decided to partner Commerce came together to establish up for a joint Food Drive for people a small wine tasting market of each in need. Several AmCham members country. showed great interest and engagement to contribute to the cause. Through this Food Drive with the support of AmCham June 22, 2018 members, the needs of the benefiting AmCham talks to Deputy organizations, with which the Food Bank Chief Registrar about cooperates, were sustained, especially for that time of the year when the food Business Real Estate International donations tend to drop. With the food Registration Issues donations, they were able to help more Tasting “Wine areas of the country, especially outside AmCham Albania organized a Tirana, where the need is always greater. Business Forum with Deputy & Spirits” Chief Registrar of the Immovable Property Registration Office about June 13, 2018 business real estate registration IPR Committee talks to issues. The discussion served not only to get information on members about business how property registration process issues of concern is going throughout the country and how coastal area properties The IPR Committee meeting aimed to will be registered, but also to identify issues related to Intellectual provide AmCham members with Property Rights that AmCham members an opportunity for a face-to-face might encounter in their business discussion on issues that businesses operations. Over the past four years, face when dealing with real estate the Committee has focused its efforts registration offices. on developing and drafting a good Law on Copyright, as well as on the proper operations of the Directorate of Patents June 27, 2018 and Trademarks. Market inspections and HR Open Forum Days with the functioning of an inspectorate that monitors copyrights, trademarks and Vodafone Albania patent rights in the market has recently How to acquire new talents was the been added as another priority of the focus of the discussion between work of this Committee. Vodafone Albania and AmCham members who embarked on a June 13, 2018 marathon of HR Open Forum Days topics. International Tasting “Wine & Spirits” Event in partnership July 2, 2018 with several Chambers/ HR Open Forum Days with CEO Forum Associations of Commerce, Boga & Associates Industry and Trade Working Boga & Associates legal firm Foreign Chambers of Commerce based discussed issues with AmCham Breakfast with in Tirana came together at an event to members and shared its experience introduce the business community to with the enforcement of the Labor Ms. Leyla the variety and quality of Albanian wines. Code. Members of AmCham The wine tasting event aimed to establish once again addressed to Boga & Moses-Ones a network among these chambers, Associates the most sensitive issues but also introducing an ever growing encountered in labor relations.

YEARBOOK 2019 29 HR Open Forum Days with DM Consulting Services

HR Open Forum Days with Telekom Albania HR Open Forum Days with Boga & Associates

HR Open Forum Days with Vodafone Albania AmCham Calendar of Events 2018

July 3, 2018 private sector job market and the work HR Open Forum Days with and commitment of UNDP to serious Telekom Albania projects that do not only provide temporary assistance but establish Telekom Albania welcomed AmCham sustainable policies. members to a gathering in their premises to share their experience in July 11, 2018 establishing a highly safe workplace, which guarantees workers’ health and HR Open Forum Days with wellbeing. DM Consulting Services DM Consulting Services talked about July 6, 2018 how technology and business walk Celebration of 4th of July, hand in hand, and that the future 242st Anniversary of US belongs to technology. DM Consulting shared the expertise as information Independence Day technology expert on the use of AmCham The American Chamber of technology and its advantages. Commerce celebrated the 242nd Tax & Legal U.S. Independence Day with an event September 25, 2018 Committee that brought together members, the Informative Meeting on Local American community in Albania, the personnel of the U.S. Embassy, Taxes with Tetra Tech discusses representatives of various U.S funded The Tax and Legal Committee of with UNDP programs, as well as key stakeholders. AmCham invited members to an informative meeting on local taxes, July 10, 2018 their drafting and enforcement. Silvana AmCham Tax & Legal Meko, a Tetra Tech representative of the USAID local government Committee discusses 2019 decentralization project, explained in Fiscal Package detail how local taxes are drafted, the The Permanent Group of the AmCham principles applied, local government Tax & Legal Committee held a meeting freedom to decide on taxes and tariffs with Mr. Niko Lera, General Director of and the sources of income for local Fiscal Policies at the Ministry of Finance government units. and Economy. The meeting was a result of the close working cooperation September 26, 2018 that this Committee has established AmCham Albania speaks with the Ministry of Finance experts. with General Chief Inspector on Regulatory Reform in the July 10, 2018 Field of Inspections AmCham Tax & Legal Committee discusses with The Central Inspectorate launched a campaign to inform businesses UNDP about newly-adopted regulations on Representatives of the Permanent inspections. In a meeting with AmCham General Group of the Tax & Legal Committee members, General Chief Inspector, met with Limya Eltayeb, the UNDP Shkëlqim Hajdari, appealed them for Assembly Country Director for Albania who spoke their cooperation to help the reform about inclusion of disabled people in succeed. The meeting explained about Meeting

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AmCham Calendar of Events 2018

carrying out inspections with a clear Thanksgiving Day and the spirit of target on fighting corruption and this celebration brought together for increasing transparency in inspection the first time since its creation the operations. members of AmCham, the American community in Tirana and the October 16, 2018 representatives of the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, to observe together the Training on How to Charge day on which the American people Successfully Higher Prices express their gratitude and thanks in Your Sales for every opportunity they have been given in life. AmCham Albania, HR & Ethics Committee in cooperation with “Sotmëria” organization organized a November 23, 2018 training on how to charge successfully AmCham Albania higher prices in your sales. The trainer, volunteered on Mr. Scott Sorrell, shared with the Thanksgiving Day AmCham members, the techniques and strategies that they should apply AmCham Albania joined for the to increase their profits through price second year the initiative of ABI General increase. Known as Mr. Charge Higher Bank and the Municipality of Tirana Assembly Prices, Mr. Sorrell discussed with to help the members of the Social AmCham members how a salesperson Center No. 6 in Tirana to celebrate Meeting should consider the product and together Thanksgiving Day. The the market when selling and how participants discussed in advance to highlight product key features to with the Director of the Center and maximize sales. were introduced closely to the issues that this center addresses, their October 22, 2018 needs and how can the business community help this center keeping CEO Forum Working ahead its mission. Breakfast with Ms. Leyla Moses-Ones December 2018 The CEO Forum of AmCham held First Working Group a working breakfast with Ms. Leyla Meetings of the Moses-Ones,Charge d’ Affairs at the Reconfigured Committees U.S. Embassy in Tirana. The meeting aimed at strengthening the cooperation of AmCham between AmCham membership and the AmCham started its 2019 work U.S. Embassy towards consolidating the by organizing the first working economic and trade cooperation with group meetings of the new four the United States and strengthening reconfigured committees on which the rule of law as a key condition to the majority of its operations rely. improving the business climate and The Tax and Customs Committee, boosting foreign investments. the Regulatory, Legal and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Committee, the November 21, 2018 Labor and Ethics Committee and the AmCham Albania celebrates Investment and Trade Committee General now have their working groups and Thanksgiving Day with Assembly 2019 plans designed based on its members and the US members’ needs and the Chamber’s Meeting community development policies.

YEARBOOK 2019 35 HIGH LIGHTS ADVOCATING AT AMCHAM AMCHAM COMMITTEES ANNUAL ACTIVITIES AMCHAM PUBLICATIONS

ADVOCATING AT AMCHAM

Lobbying and protecting business interests that businesses face during regular operations were AmCham’s focus in 2018, making up Lobbying when dealing with the tax administration. the most important part of its activities. As The discussion at related roundtables and a powerful voice in the country’s economic dealt with professional proposals on solutions have environment, AmCham has spoke out on specific helped to create an appropriate work issues that affect not only its members but environment and a good way to way to create also the entire business community as well as issues in a solutions-oriented approach. affect foreign investment. 2018, during Working roundtables with the Ministry of Lobbying dealt with specific issues in Finance and top experts have been organized which AmCham had 2018, during which AmCham had scheduled by AmCham to discuss the economic and meetings with the heads of the tax and scheduled meetings with legal policies that the ministry implements and customs administrations to provide an avenue the heads of the tax and which directly affect the business community. of discussion for all business concerns and customs administrations Many of AmCham member requests are questions related to the work of these state to provide an avenue of related to the Fiscal Package and how laws institutions. The issues with which the Tax and discussion for all business and regulations are enforced and thus have Customs Committee deals are very important been a focus at the discussions held at these concerns and `questions and attract great lobbying efforts by AmCham roundtables. on behalf of its member businesses. related to the work of these The AmCham Business Agenda has The lobbying on lowering tax rates had state institutions. been redefined to encompass fundamental concrete results in 2018 after changes were issues that directly affect the business climate, approved on profit taxes for a substantial remaining the foundation of lobbying by the portion of the business community as well as AmCham. The agenda includes fundamental the lowering the dividend tax to 6 percent in several sectors. In issues of concern for AmCham members and will serve as a relation to the Fiscal Package, however, the Tax and Customs guide for all the activities scheduled for 2019. The American Committee also drafted and sent a long list of requests to the Chamber of Commerce in Albania has presented the Business Ministry of Finance and is continuing to follow up on them. Agenda to the highest levels of government, believing that its During 2018, a Working Group was set up to cooperate with the agenda matches the government’s own goal to improve the tax administration to pursue the technical and procedural issues business climate in the country.

38 AmCham Albania ADVOCATE

YEARBOOK 2019 39 TRAIN

40 AmCham Albania Committees underwent AmCham qualitative change in 2019, creating and Committees rebranding The Tax and Customs Committee deals with the two specific areas in its name and the related regulatory bodies -- which are very important elements for doing committees business. The Labor and Ethics Committee focuses its attention on HR issues and to reflect the has opened up a new framework for AmCham’s engagement with the community by promoting business ethics. The Legal, Regulatory & IPR Committee’s activity will specific topics on encompass any issues dealing with legal and regulatory procedures without leaving aside the pressing IPR concerns. The American Chamber of Commerce in Albania which AmCham has also created the Trade and Investment Committee which will have plenty of work ahead in lobbying to strengthen the business climate, to boost investment works. incentives and improve the rule of law -- all key elements in attracting investments.

YEARBOOK 2019 41 CHAIRED BY: Alketa Uruçi Boga & Associates VICECHAIR: Olta Kaziaj Avanntive Consulting

“This Committee shall aim to monitor and analyze important changes and developments The Tax and in the tax legislation. It shall seek not only to inform members of changes, mainly related to the tax, in a timely manner, but also to contribute with expertise to the legislation. It Customs shall further engage with the Customs authorities to streamline procedures and controls with the goal of reducing red-tape and costs for the members. It shall collaborate Committee closely with the other Committees as well.”

“Enhancing investments and trade are the key goals of AmCham. Thus, this Committee The shall focus on the facilitation of trade and investments, be they domestic or FDIs, and the improvement of the business climate. It shall contribute to and monitor the AmCham Investment Business Survey. The Committee shall also aim to work towards identifying the competitive advantages of Albania (e.g. in the form of a study). Finally, the Committee & Trade shall seek to engage with other AmChams in the region to build a dialogue and joint approach on cross border trade and all the elements related to it. This Committee may Committee also look into the possibilities of cooperating with the Albanian Diaspora in the U.S. It shall collaborate closely with the other Committees as well”. CHAIRED BY: Adrian Shehu, TCN VICECHAIR: Igli Sulaj, Abi Bank

42 AmCham Albania VOLUNTEER

YEARBOOK 2019 43 CELEBRATE

44 AmCham Albania CHAIRED BY: Roden Pajaj, Deloitte Albania Institutit Jeta e Re” “ VICECHAIR: Paul Johnson,

“The Committee will aim to address issues related to the management of human The Labor resources, compliance with labor regulations and laws, the Labor Code, HSE, the Ethics Code, anti-corruption practices as well as address other issues. The and Ethics Committee will actively engage on issues related to Business Ethics and cooperate with other entities on this issue. The Committee will also work closely with other Committee Committees.”

The “The committee will aim to interact with regulatory bodies and will monitor their practices. It aims to contribute to having an adequate legal framework, providing Regulatory, information and recommendations to relevant institutions. It will inform and educate members on legislation-related developments in a timely manner, sending legal Legal & IPR information on a quarterly basis. The committee also lobbies, raises awareness and drafts strategies on IPR-related issues. The Committee will also cover public Committee procurement processes and work closely with other committees.” CHAIRED BY: Kledi Kodra, Grant Thorton VICECHAIR: Ilir Rudi Abi Bank `

YEARBOOK 2019 45 AmCham publications

Publications have continued the tradition of providing members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Albania with the AmCham Year Book and the AmCham Business Index -- as well as the frequent publication of the glossy AmCham Advantage magazine. The chamber’s web site has been reformatted to provide dedicated content for members and new sections to serve their interests. AmCham has used all these multimedia elements to introduce and present the work of the organization to a broad audience at home and abroad and to cover in detail the chamber’s activities and objectives.

46 AmCham Albania Durrës Beach Photography: Albes Fusha FINANCIAL

REPORT 2018

48 AmCham Albania Notes for AmCham Financial Report of Income, Expenses and Accounts as of December 31, 2018 Report for 2018 All figures are in Albanian Lek (ALL)

The American Chamber of Commerce in Albania (AmCham) Year 2016 2017 2018 has income based on membership Opening Balance 16,229,538 17,072,273 17,013,427 fees, services offered to members and sponsorships from local Income 22,740,668 21,683,663 12,284,857 or international organizations, Membership 15,477,733 14,872,227 7,406,770 as approved by the Board. In accordance with its by-laws, Services 7,020,005 6,797,941 4,864,543 AmCham does not accept any Publications – – – financial aid from any government or subdivision thereof, or from any Projects – – – other source that would prevent Investments 25,789 13,496 13,545 the Chamber from having freedom of action. In this way, the Chamber From non-main activity – – – preserves its independence and Other 217,140 – – can best serve its members. VAT – – – The Chamber’s expenses comprise Expenses 21,833,958 21,520,439 19,305,948 administrative costs incurred Capital Expenditures 264,453 122,377 34,000 from regular operations, costs of organizing and conducting Personnel 8,924,322 9,611,469 9,802,023 activities, as well as costs for Administration 6,214,730 6,234,281 5,540,696 producing its publications. Services 5,368,478 4,968,226 3,495,821 The goal of the Chamber is to Publications 740,610 492,835 433,409 promote its members and not to be a profit center unto itself. As such Projects – – – the Board of the Chamber have Other 217,140 – – annually budgeted a reasonable VAT 104,225 91,251 23,843 cash reserve, while maintaining a reasonable balance between annual FOREX Effect (63,975) (222,071) (429,206) income and expense. Investments 5,943,303 5,913,223 5,744,625 The Chamber maintains its Deposit Account in ALL 3,358,801 3,372,219 3,385,691 accounting on a cash basis. In Deposit Account in EUR 2,584,502 2,541,004 2,358,934 2018, the Board of the Chamber approved a shift in member billing Deposit Account in USD – – – cycle to the calendar year from the Cash in Bank 11,128,970 11,100,203 3,794,662 previous September to September billing cycle, in order to provide Checking Account in ALL 6,796,550 7,543,152 196,817 members a more accurate picture Checking Account in EUR 3,130,208 2,940,176 3,172,126 of the Chambers financial position. 1,202,212 616,875 425,719 The impact is reflected in the Checking Account in USD lower year end cash balance of Cash in Hand – – – the Chamber when compared to Closing Balance 17,072,273 17,013,427 9,539,287 previous years.

YEARBOOK 2019 49 AMCHAM SPONSORS

OF ACTIVITIES BERDICA CEMENT SH.P.K. ABCOM SH.P.K. American Independence Day General Assembly Meeting Celebrations ABRAHAM LINCOLN AMERICAN BANK OF ULYSSES ENTERPRISES COFFEE CLUB SH.P.K. FOUNDATION OF ALBANIA INVESTMENTS SH.P.K. American Independence Day General Assembly Meeting General Assembly Meeting American Independence Day Celebrations American Independence Day Celebrations ALBGARDEN Celebrations ICTS ALBANIA General Assembly Meeting ANTEA CEMENT American Independence Day PHILIP MORRIS ALBANIA American Independence Day Celebrations ALBPASTRIM SH.P.K. General Assembly Meeting Celebrations Thanksgiving Day Event American Independence Day Thanksgiving Day Event MELGUSHI SH.P.K. Celebrations General Assembly Meeting GRANT THORNTON Thanksgiving Day Event PRIMALL SH.P.K. General Assembly Meeting General Assembly Meeting S2 ALBANIA BIRRA KORÇA SH.P.K American Independence Day General Assembly Meeting UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, Thanksgiving Day Event Celebrations TIRANA SIGAL UNIQA GROUP General Assembly Meeting DEVI 20 – GROUP SH.P.K. AK-INVEST SH.A. AUSTRIA American Independence Day Thanksgiving Day Event General Assembly Meeting PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Celebrations AUDIT SH.P.K. Thanksgiving Day Event ALUMIL - ALBANIA SIGMA INTERALBANIAN Business Forum on General Data General Assembly Meeting VIENNA INSURANCE GROUP Protection Regulation DINAMO SH.A. Thanksgiving Day Event American Independence Day BANKERS PETROLEUM MUÇAJ SH.P.K. Celebrations ALBANIA TCN SH.P.K. American Independence Day General Assembly Meeting Thanksgiving Day Event Celebrations

50 AmCham Albania AMCHAM SPONSORS IN-KIND SPONSORSHIP

American Independence Day Celebrations The American Chamber of Commerce provides a very of Commerce thanks all good marketing tool for the sponsors and supporters of promotion of the name of the AGNA GROUP - PEPSI its activities during 2018 and companies that sponsor the ARILTA hopes that the advertising activities. The Fourth of July received through AmCham Celebration on the occasion of B & B FOOD SERVICE – BIG BITE sponsorships affected the the American Independence BIRRA KORÇA companies that tried to Day, the General Assembly BIRRA PEJA promote their business in Meeting and the Thanksgiving Albania. Day event have been some COCA-COLA BOTTLING SHQIPËRIA As it has been the case of the main activities made DERBY in previous years, also in possible with the generous 2018, members of the support of some AmCham’s ERZENI American Chamber of members companies. As KANTINA PIJEVE GJ. K. SKËNDËRBEU Commerce have expressed every year, another great KASTRATI HOTELS & TOWER their interest in promoting tradition at AmCham is the their businesses in Albania support of some of its member LE BON BAKERY & PASTRY through sponsoring the companies with their products MUÇAJ SH.P.K. various AmCham organized at the American Independence activities. American Chamber Day celebration. ZICO SH.A.

YEARBOOK 2019 51 The Clock Tower of Tirana Photography: Albes Fusha

INFORMATION AND ADDRESSES GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA AMERICAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN EUROPE ALBANIAN REPRESENTATIVE OFFICES IN USA THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT IN ALBANIA

52 AmCham Albania YEARBOOK 2019 53 GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA

Albanian Parliament Ministry of Justice Blvd. Dëshmorët e Kombit, nr. 4, Blvd. Zogu I, Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 42 259 389 Phone: +355 42 278 416 Web: www.drejtesia.gov.al Web: www.parlament.al Ministry of Culture Council of Ministers of the Rr. Aleksandër Moisiu, nr. 76, Tirana, Albania Republic of Albania Phone: +355 42 271 324 Blvd. Dëshmorët e Kombit, Tirana, Web: www.kultura.gov.al Albania Web: www.kryeministria.al Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development INFORMATIONS AND ADDRESSES INFORMATIONS Blvd. Dëshmorët e Kombit, nr. 2, Tirana, Ministry of Defense Albania Rr. e Dibrës, Kutia Postare 2423, Phone: 0800 50 56 Tirana, Albania, Phone: Web: www.bujqesia.gov.al +355 42 226601; 42 226602 Web: www.mod.gov.al Ministry of Health and Social Protection Rr. e Kavajës, 1001, Tirana, Albania Ministry of Interior Phone: +355 42 376 178 Blvd. Dëshmorët e Kombit, nr. 1, Web: www.shendetesia.gov.al Tirana, Albania Web: www.mb.gov.al Ministry of Tourism and Environment Blvd. Dëshmorët e Kombit, nr. 1, Tirana, Ministry of Finances and Albania Economy Web: www.turizmi.gov.al Blvd. Dëshmorët e Kombit, nr.3, Tirana, Albania State Minister for Diaspora Web: www.financa.gov.al Blvd. Dëshmorët e Kombit, Nr. 1, Tirana, Albania Ministry of Infrastructure and Phone: +355 42 277 455 Energy Web: www. diaspora.gov.al Rr. Abdi Toptani, nr. 1, 1001, Tirana, Albania State Minister for Protection of Entrepreunership Phone: +355 42 222245 ext. 74111 Blvd. Deshmorët e 4 shkurtit, nr. 3, Tirana, Albania Web: www.infrastruktura.gov.al Phone: +355 42223455 Web: www.sipermarrja.gov.al Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth State Minister for the Relations with Rr. e Durrësit, nr. 23, Tirana, the Parliament Albania Blvd. Dëshmorët e Kombit, Nr. 7. Phone: +355 4 2230198 Phone: +355 42 277403 Web: www.arsimi.gov.al Web: www.kryeministria.al

54 AmCham Albania Tirana Photography: Albes Fusha AmChams in Europe

AMERICAN CHAMBERS SLOVAKIA AMERICAN CHAMBER OF OF COMMERCE COMMERCE IN SLOVAKIA Web: www.amcham.sk

IN EUROPE SLOVENIA LATVIA AMERICAN CHAMBER OF AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN SLOVENIA COMMERCE IN LATVIA Web: www.amcham.si Web: www.amcham.lv SPAIN ALBANIA LUXEMBOURG AMERICAN CHAMBER OF AMERICAN CHAMBER OF AMERICAN CHAMBER COMMERCE IN SPAIN COMMERCE IN ALBANIA FINLAND OF COMMERCE IN Web: www.amchamspain.com Web: www.amcham.com.al AMERICAN CHAMBER OF LUXEMBOURG COMMERCE IN FINLAND web: www.amcham.lu SWEDEN AUSTRIA Web: www.amcham.fi AMERICAN CHAMBER OF AMERICAN CHAMBER OF MACEDONIA COMMERCE IN SWEDEN COMMERCE IN AUSTRIA FRANCE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF Web: www.amcham.se Web: www.amcham.at AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN MACEDONIA COMMERCE IN FRANCE Web: www.amcham.com.mk SWITZERLAND BELGIUM Web: www.amchamfrance.org SWISS-AMERICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF NETHERLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMERCE IN BELGIUM GERMANY AMERICAN CHAMBER Web: www.amcham.ch Web: www.amcham.be AMERICAN CHAMBER OF OF COMMERCE IN THE COMMERCE IN GERMANY NETHERLANDS TURKEY BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA Web: www.amcham.de Web: www.amcham.nl AMERICAN BUSINESS AMERICAN CHAMBER OF FORUM IN TURKEY (ABFT) COMMERCE IN BOSNIA & GREECE NORWAY Istambul 34360 HERZEGOVINA AMERICAN-HELLENIC AMERICAN CHAMBER OF Web: www.amchamturkey.com Web: www.amcham.ba CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMERCE IN NORWAY Web: www.amcham.gr Web: www.amcham.no UKRAINE BULGARIA AMERICAN CHAMBER OF AMERICAN CHAMBER OF HUNGARY POLAND COMMERCE IN UKRAINE COMMERCE IN BULGARIA AMERICAN CHAMBER OF AMERICAN CHAMBER OF Web: www.chamber.ua Web: www.amcham.bg COMMERCE IN HUNGARY COMMERCE IN POLAND Web: www.amcham.hu Web: www.amcham.com.pl UNITED KINGDOM CROATIA BRITISH-AMERICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF IRELAND PORTUGAL BUSINESS INC. COMMMERCE IN CROATIA AMERICAN CHAMBER OF PORTUGAL - US CHAMBER Web: www.babinc.org Web: www.amcham.hr COMMERCE IN IRELAND OF COMMERCE Web: www.amcham.ie Web: http: //www. portugal-us.com U.S.A. CYPRUS U.S. CHAMBER OF CYPRUS-US CHAMBER OF ISRAEL ROMANIA COMMERCE COMMERCE ISRAEL-AMERICA CHAMBER AMERICAN CHAMBER OF Web: www.uschamber.com Web: www.cyprususchamber.com OF COMMERCE COMMERCE IN ROMANIA Web: www.amcham.co.il Web: www.amcham.ro EUROPEAN UNION CZECH REPUBLIC AMERICAN CHAMBER AMERICAN CHAMBER OF ITALY RUSSIA OF COMMERCE TO THE COMMERCE IN THE CZECH AMERICAN CHAMBER OF AMERICAN CHAMBER OF EUROPEAN UNION REPUBLIC COMMERCE IN ITALY COMMERCE IN RUSSIA Web: www.amchameu.eu/ Web: www.amcham.cz Web: www.amcham.it Web: www.amcham.ru EUROPEAN COUNCIL OF DENMARK KOSOVO SERBIA AMERICAN CHAMBERS OF AMERICAN CHAMBER OF AMERICAN CHAMBER OF AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMERCE IN DENMARK COMMERCE IN KOSOVO COMMERCE IN SERBIA AMCHAMS IN EUROPE Web: www.amcham.dk Web: www.amchamksv.org Web: www.amcham.rs Web: amchamsineurope.com/

58 AmCham Albania YEARBOOK 2019 59 Razëm, Shkodër Photography: Albes Fusha

60 AmCham Albania YEARBOOK 2019 61 U.S. Owned and Affiliated Companies AMERICAN CHAMBER OF AVON COSMETICS COMMERCE IN ALBANIA ALBANIA Mark Crawford, President Rozeta Fataj, Director of Sales Operating in Albania Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Sky for Albania/ Administrator Tower, 11/3 Rr. Faik Konica, Pallati OTTO, Tirana, Albania Hyrja 1, Ap. 5/2 Phone: +355 42 259779 Tirana, Albania Web: www.amcham.com.al Phone: +355 42 258663 Web: www.avon.com AMERICAN HOSPITAL Klodian Allajbeu, CEO BGP PRODUCTS ABCOM ALBANIAN AMERICAN Rr. Sabaudin Gabrani, Godina SWITZERLAND GmbH Genti Daci, General Manager DEVELOPMENT nr. 2 Denisa Bixheku, Business Unit Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Green FOUNDATION Tirana, Albania Manager Park Complex Martin Mata and Aleksandër Phone: +355 42 200241 Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Sky Kulla 2, Kati 2 Sarapuli, Co Chief Executive Fax: +355 42 357634 Tower, 6/1 Tirana, Albania Officers Web: www.spitaliamerikan.com Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 4 4501047 Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Green Phone: +355 42267120 Fax: +355 4 4500200 Park Complex, Tower 2, Floor AMERICAN NOBLE Web: www.mylan.com Web: www.abcom.al 12, Tirana, Albania COFFEE Phone: +355 42 222408 Gjok Popaj, Owner BIO- MICROBICS ABRAHAM LINCOLN Fax: +355 42 271952 Vukpalaj, Bajzë, Komuna Edmond Caushi,Administrator FOUNDATION OF ALBANIA Web: www.aadf.org Kastrat Rr. Luigj Gurakuqi, Pall 15/1, Aida Repishti, President Malësi e Madhe Shk. 6, kati 2, Apt 41 Rr. Qemal Stafa, Nr. 184 ALBANIAN AMERICAN Phone: +355 692084627 Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania ENTREPRISE FUND Phone: +355 42 226535 Phone: +355 42 230880 Martin Mata and Aleksandër ANTEA CEMENT Fax: +355 42 226535 Web: www.lincoln.org.al Sarapuli, Co Chief Executive Mario Bracci, General Officers Manager BRITISH AMERICAN AK- INVEST SH.A Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Green Kashar, Katundi Ri, Autostrada TOBACCO Ilir Adili, Administrator Park Complex, Tower 2, Floor Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 7 Milorad Krstikeski, Country Rr. Ded Gjo Luli, Nr. 213, 1001 12, Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania Manager AlMaKo Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 42 222408 Phone: +355 4 4502427; Rr. e Kavajës, Ish Kombinati Phone: +355 4 2240147 Fax: +355 42 271952 4 4502350 Ushqimor Web: www.ak-invest.al Web: www.aaef.com Web: www.anteacement.com Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 4 2255084 AKSIONER ALBANIAN PARTNERS APIA WEALTH Web: www.bat.com INTERNATIONAL ABSORBER MANAGEMENT ALBANIA SECURITIES BROKERAGE Bedri Buzi, Administrator Aleksander Prifti, CEO BRUKER/ Krijon Ltd. Mark Crawford, Chairman Rr. Muhamet Gjollesha, Rr. Perlat Rexhepi, Pall. 12, Frank H. Laukien, Chairman, Rr. Donika Kastrioti, Ndërtesa Qendra e Biznesit “Olympia pranë Hotel Presidencës President & CEO 14Kati 12 - 13, (hapësira Tag), Phone: +355 44 251111 Tirana, Albania Rr. Todi Shkurti Nr. 5 Kutia Postare 2944 Web: www.albpartners.com Phone: +355 69 87 95 536 Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania Web: www. Phone: +355 42347713 Phone: +355 67 400 6002 AMERICAN BANK OF apiawealthmanagement.com Fax: +355 42347713 Web: www.aksioner.com INVESTMENTS Web: www.bruker.com Andi Ballta, CEO AVIS ALBANIA ALBANIA LANGUAGE Rr. Kavajës, Nd.27/1, Nj.B.10, Rogner Europapark Hotel BUDGET CAR RENTAL SERVICE K.P.1001 Bulevardi “Dëshmoret e Blvd. Dëshmorët e Kombit, Erisa Hysi, Co- Founder Tirana, Albania Kombit” Rogner Hotel Europapark, Pajtoni Center, Kati 4 Phone: +355 4 2258755 Tirana,Albania Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania Fax: +355 4 2240752 Phone: +355 42 235011 Phone: +355 44 505555 Phone: +355 696826260 Web: www.abi.al Web: www.avis.al Web: www.budget.com

62 AmCham Albania BURGER KING ALBANIA Tirana, Albania FINANCIAL UNION OF Park, Godina 7 Shkumbin Muçolli, Phone: +355 4 5353000 TIRANA/ WESTERN UNION Phone: +355 692045522 Administrator Web: www.bankacredins.com Elton Çollaku, General Web: www.guardian.com Blvd. Dëshmorët e Kombit, Manager Twin Towers, Kulla 2, Kati 11 CROWE HORWATH/ TPA Rr. Ismail Qemali, Nr. 32, Kati GUESS Tirana, Albania HORWATH 3, Kodi postar 1019, Njësia Arbëresha Marku, Phone: +355 69 30 58 001 Ilir Binaj, Administrator Bashkiake Nr. 5 Chairwoman Rruga Reshit Çollaku, Tirana, Albania Autostrada Tirane- Durres, Km. CENTURY 21 ALBANIA Pallatet shallvare, Ap. 44 Phone: +355 42387000 8, City Park, Tirana, Albania Jonian Antoni, CEO Tirana, Albania Fax: +355 42 250654 Phone: +355 692040604 Rr. Rr. Nikolla Tupe, Ndërtesa Phone: +355 42 234568 Web: www.unionifinanciar.al E-mail: [email protected] 4, Shkalla 3, Kati 5, Ap. 16 Web: www.tpa-horwath.com Web: www.guess.eu/en/ Tirana, Albania G&H PARTNERS Phone: +355 42 250599 D&A FIN. PARTNER Brandt Hoffman, HARRY FULTZ INSTITUTE Fax: +355 42 257829 Dritan Abazi, CEO Co- Founder, COO Arian Kapedani, Web: www.century21albania. Rr. Asim Vokshi, Njësia Rr. Mustafa Matohiti, pallati General Director com Administrative Nr. 9 me birila Rr. Mine Peza, Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 42 222008 COCA- COLA BOTTLING Phone: +355 674080686 Phone: +355 693321342 Fax: +355 42 222008 SHQIPERIA Web: www.dafpartner.com Web: www.ghdesigned.com Luigi Verardo, General HAVAS WORLDWIDE Manager and Administrator DDB ALBANIA GDQ INTERNATIONAL TIRANA Rr. Kombëtare Tiranë-Durrës, Juela Isaj, CEO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rr. Kajo Karafili km 5, Kashar Rr. e Dibrës, Lori Neuman, Director Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania Observator Business Center, Rr. Don Bosko Phone: +355 42 223102 Phone: +355 48200431/32/33 Kati 13, Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania Web: www.havasworldwide.com Fax: +355 48 200430 Phone: +355 42 419461, Phone: +355 4 2448113 Web: www.cocacola.al 2419462 Web: www.gdqschool.org HERTZ ALBANIA Fax: +355 42 419461 Sheshi Skenderbej, COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL Web: www.ddb.al GLOBAL FAST FOOD Hotel Tirana International ALBANIA ALBANIA/ KFC Tirana, Albania Stela Dhami, Managing DELOITTE ALBANIA & Rezo Saakadze, CFO Phone: +355 42 262511, Partner KOSOVO Rr. Shkelqim Fusha, Godina + 355 69 20 58775 Rr. Dervish Hima, Maksim Caslli, Albvizion, Kati 2, Njesia Web: www.hertzalbania.com Godina “Ambasador 3”, Country Leader Bashkiake nr. 5 Kati 11, Nr. 88 Rr. Elbasanit, Tirana, Albania HILTON GARDEN INN Tirana, Albania poshtë Fakultetit Phone: +355 (0) 697097940 TIRANA Phone: +355 42 400471 Gjeologji-Miniera, Web: www.kfc.al Michael Walker, General Fax: +355 42 400470 ngjitur me Lion Park Manager Web: www.colliers.com Tirana, Albania GRANT THORNTON 146, Bulevardi Gjergj Fishta, Phone: +355 44 517920, Kledi Kodra, Managing Partner 1001, Tirana, Albania CBS CREATIVE BUSINESS 4517990 Rr. Sami Frashëri, Compleksi Phone: +355 4 4524831 SOLUTIONS Fax: +355 44 517990 T.I.D, Pall. B, Kati 1 Web: www.hgitirana.hgi.com Enio Jaço, CEO Web: www.deloitte.com/al Tirana, Albania Rr. Mustafa Matohiti, Phone: +355 42 274832 INSTITUTI JETA E RE Nr. 4, Kati 3 ERNST & YOUNG ALBANIA Fax: +355 42 256560 Ilir Stavro, Tirana, Albania Mario Vangjeli, Web: www.grantthornton.al General Administrator Phone: +355 4 4536891 Executive Director Paul Converse Johnson, Web: www.cbs.al Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Sky GUARDIAN GLASS Other Contact Tower, Kati 6, Tirana, Albania Erion Siço, Territorial and Rr. Themistokli Gërmenji, Nr. 6 CREDINS BANK Phone: +355 4 2419575 Architectural Marketing Tirana, Albania Maltin Korkuti, CEO Ext.112 Manager Phone: +355 4 2274660 Rr. Vaso Pasha, Nr. 8 Web: www.ey.com/al Rr. e Rinasit, Tirana Business Web: www.ijr.al

YEARBOOK 2019 63 Fax: +355 42 235534 JAPAN TOBACCO MRDC INTERNATIONAL PHILIP MORRIS ALBANIA Web: www.kpmg.com.al INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION Radmilo Vlacic, General Sazan Alija, Charles Linderman, Manager for Albania & Kosovo LINKACROSS Representative General Director Rr. Murat Toptani, Qendra e Jeff Barrett, Director of Fushë-Kosovë, Prishtinë, Enkeleta Hoxhaj, Biznesit Eurocol, Kati 10 Albanian Office Republika e Kosovës Country Director Tirana, Albania Rr. Jani Vreto, nr. 18 Phone: +383 44599704 Rr. Ilo Mitke Qafëzezi, Phone: +355 42 276691 Tirana, Albania Nr. 3, International Hospital Web: www.pmi.com Phone: +355 696039269 JOHNSON & JOHNSON Tirana, Albania Web: www.linkacross.org Sazan Celiku Phone: +355 4 4500222 PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Rr. e Elbasanit, Pall. Edil-Al-It Web: www.mrdc-int.com AUDIT LOUIS BERGER SAS Tirana, Albania Loreta Peçi, Rr. Naim Frashëri, Nr. 57 NCH ADVISORS INC. Country Managing Partner Tirana, Albania JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF Adens Borova, CEO Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Sky Phone: +35542 237494 ALBANIA Andreas K. Santis, Tower, 9/1, Tirana, Albania Web: www.louisbergergroup. Suela Bala, Executive Director General Manager Phone: +355 42 242254 com Rr. Pjetër Bogdani, Nd. 10, H. Bulevardi Dëshmoret e Fax: +355 42 241639 5, Ap. 13, 1019 Kombit, Kullat Binjake, Web: www.pwc.com/al McCANN TIRANA Tirana, Albania Kulla 1, Kati 6 Suela Shtylla, Managing Phone: +355 4 2259108 Tirana, Albania S2 ALBANIA Director Web: www.junior-albania.org Phone: +355 4 555 0487 Ilirjan Zylyftari, CEO Rr. 'Themistokli Gërmenji', Web: www.nchcapital.com Rruga Dytësore Tiranë-Durrës, Pallati Frashëri, Shk.1, Ap.13 KANTINA BARDHA Km. 9, Nr. 83/7/3 Tirana, Albania Ekrem Bardha, Owner NOA SH. A Phone: +355 48244107 Phone: +355 42 258808 Donika Bardha, Owner Herjola Spahiu, CEO Web: www.screeningsolution. Fax: +355 42 258 808 Rruga e Luleve, Marikaj Rr. Tish Daia, Komuna com Web: www.mccann.al Durrës, Albania Parisit, Kompleksi Haxhiu Phone: +355 682058747 (Kika 2), Godina Nr.2, Kati 1, SAN MICROSOFT ALBANIA Tirana, Albania Jordan Caci, Sokol Vladi, General KASTRATI HOTELS & Phone: +355 42 403764 Managing Director Manager TOWER Fax: +355 42 403765 Rr. Pjeter Bogdani, 39/1 Rr. Papa Gjon Pali II, ABA Elsi Keco, General Manager Web: www.noafin.al Tirana, Albania Business Center, Kati 12, Sheshi Italia Phone: +355 4 2257150 Zyra Nr. 5 Tirana, Albania OGILVY & MATHER Fax: +355 4 2257152 Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 4 2274707 ALBANIA Phone: +355 42 274516 Web: www.makalbania.com Theodore Politis, TCN Fax: +355 42 253587 General Manager Adrian Shehu, CEO Web: www.microsoft.com KODAK DISTRIBUTOR Rr. Abdyl Frashëri, Blv. Zogu I, P 53, H3/77, 1016 Dhori Jano, President EGT Tower, Pall 11/1, Kati 3 Tirana, Albania MONSANTO Rr. A. Goga, nr. 359, Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 4 2257711 Bruka Seedling, Divjakë 2 Durrës, Albania Phone: +355 42 247533 Web: www.tcn.al Lushnje, Albania Phone: +355 52 25340 Fax: +355 42 262419 Phone: +355 371 21 41 Fax: +355 52 22395 Web: www.ogilvyalbania.com TETRA TECH ARD Web: www.monsanto.com Kevin McLaughlin, KPMG ALBANIA ORACLE ALBANIA Chief of Party MOZENDA INC. Alba Paparisto, Managing Albert Kola, Business Rr. Dervish Hima, 3 Kullat Mirgen Hoxha, Administrator Director Development Manager pranë Stadiumit "Qemal Rr. Anton Pashku, Godina Blvd. Dëshmorët e Kombit, Rr. Bajram Curri, Stafa", Kulla 1, Ap. 91, Kati 10 22, Yzberish Kullat Binjake, Kulla 1, Kati 13 ETC Tower, 13/4 Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 675446541 Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 4 4504150 Web: www.mozenda.com Phone: +355 42 274524 Phone: +355 42 254172 Web: www.plgp.al

64 AmCham Albania Embassy of the Republic of Albania in TIRANA INTERNATIONAL VALU ADD MANAGEMENT SCHOOL SERVICES United States of America in Washington Robert Jackson, Director Kristin Giantris, President 2100 Street, NW, Washington DC 20008 Fshati Mullet, Rr. Pjeter Bogdani, Phone: (202) 223 4942 Kutia Postare 1527 Pall. 39/1, Apt. 4/2 Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania Fax: (202) 628 7342 Phone: +355 4 2365239 Phone: +355 42251156 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.qsi.org/albania/alb Fax: +355 42 258379 Web: www.valu-add.com TRANZIT SHA Representative Office in New York Igli Sulaj, Administrator VASIL SHANDRO- 320 East 79th Street Rr. Kavajes, Ndertesa 27, PHYSICAL PERSON New York N. Y. 10021 Hyrja 1, Kati 3, Tirane, Vasil Shandro, Owner Shqiperi, K.P. 1001 Blv. Zhan D'Ark, Kulla 1, Pall. Phone: +1 212 2492059 Phone: +355 4 2249136 Teknoprojekt, Shk. 1 Kati 4, Fax: +1 212 5352917 Web: www.tranzit.com.al Ap. 10 Tirana, Albania E-mail: [email protected] TRAVELPORT ALBANIA Phone: +355 4 2278031 Manjola Hysi, Administrator Sheshi Skenderbej, Pallati i VISTA GROUP SH.P.K Kultures, Kati i 3-te Mimi Kruja, CEO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Tirana, Albania Mjull-Bathore, Acacia Hil IN ALBANIA Phone: +355 42251720 Tirana, Albania US Embassy in Tirana Web: Phone: +355 69 20 65 911 www.travelportalbania.com Web: www.vista.al Rruga e Elbasanit, Nr.3 Tirana, Albania ULYSSES ENTERPRISES/ WESTERN ATLAS Phone: +355 42 247 285 FEDEX INTERNATIONAL INC. Ervin Aliaj, Administrator Petrika Kerenxhi, Customer Fax: +355 42 232 222 Rr. Mine Peza, Nr. 2 Service Rep Web: www.tirana.usembassy.gov Tirana, Albania Rruga Semanit, Km. 1, Phone: +355 42 253203, fshati Afrim i Ri 2253630 Fier, Albania Fax: +355 42 253630 Phone: +355 34 232155 Web: www.fedex.com/al/ Web: www.bakerhughes.com contact WORLD VISION ALBANIA UNITED TRANSPORT-UPS Eljona Boce Elmazi, National Niko Leka, CEO Director Dorian Vezuli, Administrator Rr. “Skënderbej”, Ndërtesa Klarida Leka, Administrator Gurten, Kati i 2-të Rr. Dritan Hoxha, përballë Tirana, Albania Pallatit të Sportit "A. Rusi" Phone: +355 4 2419601 Tirana, Albania Web: www.wvi.org/Albania Phone: +355 42 259742, 2263407, 2256970 ZICO SH. A Fax: +355 42 259743 Trifon Murataj, CEO Web: www.ups.com Rruga Nacionale SH56, Km. 7, Vaqarr, 1041, Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 682034208 Web: www.zicosha.com MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

66 AmCham Albania YEARBOOK 2019 67 Membership Categories Membership Fees (ALL)

PATRONS ALL Companies from the List of Top 200 VIPs 150,000

BIG BUSINESSES ALL Companies from the List Companies with an annual turnover of 14,000,000 ALL and above annually 75,000

New SMALL BUSINESSES ALL Membership & NGOs Categories & Companies with an annual turnover of less than 14,000,000 ALL annually

Benefits 45,000

ASSOCIATES ALL (Individuals, Start-Ups & Non-Residents) No turnover requirement 32,500

68 AmCham Albania Membership Benefits

Basic Benefits Business Benefits Advertising Benefits

• Free processing of membership application and registration • Annual meeting with high govern- • Company contact details, Logo & profiling (Three representatives) ment officials to discuss the sectors in AmCham’s Year Book. Year Book is • Invitation to all regular events (e.g. Business Forums, policies that affect these businesses distributed both to members and interna- Networking Events, Training & Professional Development • Specific Business Forum tailored to tional organizations and foreign missions Workshops, etc.) their needs • Logo of the company in every AmCham’s • Eligible for election to the Board of Directors/ Member of a • Working Luncheon in a group of ex- magazine edition Committee and/or Ad-Hoc Working Group pert level (once a year against a fee) • Company contact details & Logo on Am- • Voting rights (One) • Specific trainings or informative Cham website • Membership Certificate stating exclusive Member Category sessions to enhance their capacity in • One-time member introduction on Am- and Confirmation Letter recognition of the legislations, proce- Cham’s website and magazine (new mem- • Assistance with application documents and logistical dures, new financing techniques etc. bers department, when it first joins) arrangements for trade fairs travel to U.S. (against a fee and • Collaboration in specific projects or • Sponsorship opportunities for AmCham in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy - to start within 2019) lobbying for the sector where they events (various packages are possible) • Participation at CEOs Forum. Eligible to host a meeting of belong • Free advertising once a year at “The Ad- the CEOs Forum and the right to introduce its business. The vantage” Magazine “Number 1” of the company must be part of this Forum

• Free processing of membership application and registration • Working Luncheon in a group of • Company contact details & Logo in (Two representatives) expert level (once a year against a AmCham’s Year Book. Year Book is • Invitation to all regular events (e.g. Business Forums, fee) distributed both to members and Networking Events, Training & Professional Development • Specific Business Forum tailored to international organizations and foreign Workshops, etc.) their needs missions • Eligible for election to the Board of Directors/ Member of a • Specific trainings or informative • Company contact details & Logo on Committee and/ or Ad-Hoc Working Group sessions to enhance their capacity AmCham website • Voting rights (One) in recognition of the legislations, • One-time member introduction on • Membership Certificate and Confirmation Letter procedures, new financing AmCham’s website and magazine (new • Assistance with application documents and logistical techniques etc. members department, when it first joins) arrangements for trade fairs travel to U.S. (against a fee and • Collaboration in specific projects or • Sponsorship opportunities for AmCham in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy - to start within 2019) lobbying for the sector where they events (various packages are possible)” belong

• Free processing of membership application and registration • Specific trainings or informative • Company contact details in AmCham’s Year Book. (One representative) sessions to enhance their capacity Year Book is distributed both to members and • Invitation to all regular events (e.g. Business Forums, in recognition of the legislations, international organizations and foreign missions Networking Events, Training & Professional Development procedures, new financing • Company contact details & Logo on AmCham Workshops, etc.) techniques etc. website • Eligible for election to the Board of Directors/ Member of a • Collaboration in specific projects or • One-time member introduction on AmCham’s Committee and/ or Ad-Hoc Working Group lobbying for the sector where they website and magazine (new members • Voting rights (One) belong” department, when it first joins) • Membership Certificate and Confirmation Letter” • Sponsorship opportunities for AmCham events (various packages are possible)”

• Free processing of membership application and registration • Specific trainings or informative • Company contact details in AmCham’s (One representative) sessions to enhance their capacity Year Book. Year Book is distributed both to • Invitation to all regular events (e.g. Business Forums, in recognition of the legislations, members and international organizations Networking Events, Training & Professional Development procedures, new financing and foreign missions Workshops, etc.) techniques etc. • Company contact details & Logo on • Membership Certificate and Confirmation Letter AmCham website • No Voting rights” • One-time member introduction on AmCham’s website and magazine (new members department, when it first joins) • Sponsorship opportunities for AmCham events (various packages are possible)”

YEARBOOK 2019 69 Ohër Lake, Pogradec Photography: Albes Fusha

70 AmCham Albania YEARBOOK 2019 71 Patron is the highest status category for member businesses of the American Chamber of Commerce in Albania

THE PATRONS OF AMCHAM SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania, part of Intesa Sanpaolo Group, it’s the 4th largest bank in the country, offering its banking services through 34 branches and its innovative Digital Banking platform. Recently Internationally Awarded as: “BEST BANK Company: Coca-Cola Bottling Shqipëria GOVERNANCE ALBANIA 2018”, “CORPORATE BANK OF Representative: Luigi Verardo THE YEAR IN ALBANIA”, “BEST DIGITAL BANK BALKANS”. General Manager and Administrator Address: Rr. Kombëtare Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 5, Kashar Contacts: +355 (0) 4 8200431/32/33 Company: Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania Sh.a. [email protected] Representative: Silvio Pedrazzi, CEO Activity: Manufacture and Wholesale Distributor of Address: Rr. Ismail Qemali, Nr. 27, Tiranë Coca-Cola Beverages Contacts: +355 (0) 8006000; +355 (0) 4 2276000/ (0) 692080903 [email protected] Activity: Banking Services www.intesasanpaolobank.al www.cocacola.al

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Financial Union Tirana is the exclusive Western Union Financial Services Inc. agent for Albania, since 1995. We Company: DHL International Albania Ltd. operate in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Croatia, and Representative: Qirjako Koçollari, Country Manager Switzerland providing fast, safe and reliable services. During Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 8 our presence of 24 years in Albania, we have built the most Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2406666 widespread financial services network throughout the country, [email protected] counting more than 500 locations. Activity: Express, Logistics, Overland Transport Services, Air and Ocean Freights Company: Financial Union Tirana/Western Union Representative: Elton Çollaku, General Manager Address: Rr. Ismail Qemali, Nr. 32, Kati 3, Kodi Postar 1019, Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 5, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2387000 [email protected] Activity: Financial Services

www.uft.al www.dhl.com

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A T T O R N E Y S A T L A W

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Computer & Copier Systems (C.C.S. Sh.p.k.) is a Technolo- KALO & ASSOCIATES has been in the forefront of legal gy and Solution Provider company in Albania, established since services in Albania and Kosovo in representing prominent 1993. We supply a broad range of products and services from business organizations and IFIs, including many Fortune 500. leading ICT vendors and provide integrated solutions to our The Firm enjoys international reputation and is “best friend” to customers, covering almost all market segments. C.C.S. main- many international law firms and IFI-s, development agencies tains certified business management standards and employs a and embassies. team of highly qualified and motivated professionals. Company: KALO & ASSOCIATES Company: CCS Representative: Përparim Kalo Representative: Genci Likoskëndaj Managing Partner General Manager Address: Rr. e Kavajës, Tirana Tower, Kati 5, Tiranë Address: Rr. Sulejman Delvina, Nr. 8, 1019, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2233532 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2259004/5 [email protected] [email protected] Activity: Legal Services Activity: ICT System Integrator Representing etc etc www.ccs.al www.kalo-attorneys.com

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Auto Star Albania is the official representative of Mercedes- Birra Korça is the first beer brewed in Albania, established in the Benz in the Republic of Albania. In the car salon, opened by city of Korça in 1928. The company holds the ISO 22000 and ISO Auto Star Albania in Tirana, experienced managers provide 9001 certificates as well as several quality awards thus meeting the customers with a wide range of Mercedes-Benz cars and highest international standards in the beer industry. Beers under trucks. Auto Star Albania carries out three functions: regional the Korça brand include: Blonde, European Ale type Pilsen 4.1% representative, sales and services, offering warranty and after abv, Dark a 4.5% abv and Korca 01, European Ale, type lager warranty services for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. 4.1% abv and the product is sold in bottles 0.5 lit and 0.33 lit, cans (aluminum) 0.5 and 0.33 lit, and in kegs 30 lit and 50 lit. Company: Auto Star Albania Company: Birra Korça Sh.p.k. Representative: Musa Kastrati, Administrator Representative: Irfan Hysenbelliu, President Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km 7, Kashar Gentian Ramonllari, Administrator Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4500333 Address (Head Office): Rr. Panorama, Kulla e Biznesit (prapa [email protected] Shkollës Harry T. Fultz), Kodi Postar 1016, Tiranë. Activity: Vehicles & Spare Parts. The Official Representative of Contacts: +355(0) 4 2273640; (0) 82 254033; (0) 4 2302140. Mercedes-Benz in Albania [email protected]; [email protected] Activity: Brewery www.mercedes-benz.al www.birrakorca.com.al

74 AmCham Albania SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Deloitte Albania founded in 1996, is the leading professional Boga & Associates, established in 1994, has emerged as services organizations in the country, delivering world-class one of the premier law firms in Albania, earning a reputation Audit and Advisory, Tax and Legal, Consulting, IT Technology for providing the highest quality of legal, tax and accounting and Financial Advisory services. The practice serves many services to leading businesses in major industries including of the country’s largest companies, public institutions, and banks, financial institutions, companies working in energy, successful, fast-growing companies. insurance, construction & utilities, media, mining, oil and gas, technology, telecommunications, tourism, infrastructure, etc. Company: Deloitte Albania & Kosova Representative: Maksim Caslli, Country Leader Company: Boga & Associates Address: Rr. e Elbasanit, poshtë Fakultetit Gjeologji-Miniera, Representative: Genc Boga Tiranë Managing Partner Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4517920 Address: 40/3, 1019 Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Tiranë [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2251050 Activity: Audit and Enterprise Risk Services, Financial [email protected] Advisory, Tax, Legal Consulting Activity: Legal, Tax and Accounting Services www.bogalaw.com www.deloitte.com/al

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE ABCOM is the first service provider, that has implemented digital TCN is a System Integrator and Infrastructure Company, which technology in Albania and is innovative in providing services of supplies advanced technology systems, products, solutions high digital quality, based on the latest technologies such as cable, and services in defense, security, IT and telecommunications, optical fiber, ADSL, ADLS 2+, Wireless, phone cards, etc.ABCOM airports, air and maritime traffic control, to government and based in Tirana operates through its independent network of fiber, commercial customers in the Western Balkans region and copper and wireless broadcasts, covering over 75% of the territory beyond. of Albania:Shkodra, Durres, Elbasan, Berat, Fier, Kavaje.Vlore, Pogradec, Lushnje, Korce,Peqin,Orikum, Kruje, etc Company: TCN Representative: Adrian Shehu, CEO Company: ABCom Sh.p.k. Address: Blv. “Zog I”, P 53, H 3/77, 1016, Tiranë Representative: Genti Daci, General Manager Contacts: Tel: +355 (0) 4 2257711, Fax: (0) 4 2257712, Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Ndërtesa 42, Hyrja 7, Kati 5, Tiranë Mob: +355 (0) 682030060 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4501047 [email protected] ceoasist@abcom.al Activity: Infrastructure and System Integrator in Airspace, Activity: 3N1 Service Provider (Telecommunication, Internet Defense, Security and ICT Provider, TV) www.tcn.al www.abcom.com.al

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Marketing & Distribution ALBANIA

Company: GSA Sh.p.k. Company: Marketing & Distribution Albania Representative Serafin Orgocka, President Representative: Vilma Nushi, President Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Pall. 30 (pranë Karlsberg), Tiranë Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Katundi i Ri, Kashar, Km. 7 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2226010, (0) 4 2250620 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 8202336/7 [email protected] [email protected] Activity: Energy Trading, Production, Engineering Projects Activity: Trade, Marketing, Distribution Publicity

www.markdist.com www.gsa.al

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Sigma Interalbanian VIENNA INSURANCE GROUP Sh.a (or SIVIG) was established on February 3, 1999. The main activity of the company is offering insurance for motor vehicles, property, health and other non-life insurances. In 2004, started its activity in Company: ZICO Sh.a. Kosovo through its branch there. In 2007 became part of VIENNA Representative: Trifon Murataj, CEO INSURANCE GROUP. Since 2016, the company is successfully Address: Rr. Nacionale SH. 56, Km. 7, Vaqarr, 1041, Tiranë directed by Mr. Klaidi Çitozi as General Director. The staff of the Contacts: +355 (0) 682012708 company have a long experience in the insurances market and offer [email protected] the best customer service and technical assistance. Activity: Trade, Transport Services Company: Sigma Interalbanian Vienna Insurance Group Representative: Klaidi Çitozi, General Director Address: Rr. Komuna e Parisit, Pall. Laura, P.O.Box. 1714, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 42258254; (0) 694073849 [email protected] Activity: Insurance, Financial Services www.sivig.al www.zicosha.com

76 AmCham Albania SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE SIGAL UNQA GROUP AUSTRIA, established in 1999, is the Company: Vodafone Albania Sh.a. biggest insurance company in Albania with a regional operating Representative: Achillefs Kanaris, CEO in Kosovo and Macedonia. It is one of the strongest insurance Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Rr. Pavarësia, groups in the region, counting 8 companies and since 2002 is Nr. 61, Kashar the leader of the market, not only in market share but also in Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2283131 providing high quality service to its clients. SIGAL UNIQA is part [email protected] of UNIQA Group, one of the strongest insurance groups in CEE, Activity: Telecommunication counting 7 billion euro written premiums/year, 20 thousand employees and over 10 million clients.

Company: SIGAL Uniqa Group Austria Representative: Avni Ponari, CEO Address: Qendra e Biznesit SIGAL, Blv. Zogu i parë, Nr. 1, Kutia Postare 2387, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2233308, (0) 4 2253407, [email protected] Activity: Life and Non-Life Insurance, Private Pension, Reinsurance www.vodafone.al www.sigal.com.al

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Company: Jordil Sh.a. Miell Tirana is a flour milling company specialized in the Representative: Dilaver Kamberaj, Manager production of flour. Miell Tirana is a leader in the Albanian Alfred Golloshi, Administrator market and a good example of how dedication, passion and Address: Rr. Nacionale Fier-Patos, Km. 4 persistence together provides customers with the best quality, Contacts: +355 (0) 38 2540092 service and product. [email protected] Activity: Import-Export of Water Supply Materials, Agrotrade Company: Miell Tirana Sh.a. Representative: Roland Hysa, Administrator Address: Rr. Teodor Keko, Rr. Agim Qarri, Nr. 14, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2271777 [email protected] Activity: Production and Trade of Food Grade Flour www.mielltirana.com www.jordil.al

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SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Company: Kika Sh.p.k. Albanian Power Corporation is established an organized Representative: Avenir Kika, Executive Director as a public joint stock company. KESH j.s.c is the largest Address: Rr. Komuna e Parisit, Ngjitur me Eco Market, public power producer in Albania with an installed power Kati 2, Tiranë capacity of 1,350 MW. Company is licensed for the activity of Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2265168 production, trading and supply of electricity. [email protected], [email protected] Activity: Construction Company: KESH Sh.a. Representative: Benet Beci, Administrator (CEO) Address: Rr. Viktor Eftimiu, Blloku Vasil Shanto, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2259729 [email protected] Activity: Production, Trading and Supply of Electricity

www.kesh.al www.kikaconstruction.com

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE FUFARMA sha was founded in May 24th, 1946 and is the first Albanian pharmaceutical company. In the position of a state-owned Company: Ak-Invest Sh.a. enterprise, Fufarma has realized all imports of pharmaceutical Representative: Ilir Adili products and medical supplies to Albania and also has managed Administrator the distribution of all local products. Fufarma has been the school Address: Rr. Ded Gjo Luli, Nr. 213, 1001, Tiranë where whole generations of pharmacist and logistics employees Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2240147 were practiced, prepared and raised to later define the trend of the [email protected] domestic pharmaceutical market. Located in Tirana and extended throughout Albania, Fufarma is today one of the most important Activity: Financial Institution actors of the Albanian pharmaceutical market.

Company: FUFARMA SH.A. Sh.a. Representative: Isuf Berberi, Chairman Address: Rr. Nikolla Zoraqi, Nd. 19, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2363171 [email protected] Activity: Pharmaceutical Importer and Distributor www.fufarma.al www.ak-invest.al

78 AmCham Albania HOTEL COLOSSEO

SHKODER - TIRANE

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Now the Colosseo brand comes complete with luxury, Philip Morris International is a leading international tobacco stylish and unique hotels in the city center of Shkodra and company, with products sold in over 180 markets around the Tirana. Our bars, restaurants and hotels offer a charming world. The company has devoted to transformation as we atmosphere and high quality to spend the perfect moments. develop smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes. Our conventional Every part of us deserves to be visited. portfolio is led by Marlboro, while since 2014, our innovative tobacco heating system IQOS is available in over 40 markets Company: P.V.N. - Hotel Colosseo globally. Representative: Niko Fushaj, Valter Fushaj, Administrators Address: Rr. 13 Dhjetori, Hotel Colosseo, Shkodër Company: Philip Morris Albania Contacts: 355 (0) 22 247513 Representative: Radmilo Vlacic, General Manager [email protected] Address: Rr. Murat Toptani,Qendra e Biznesit Eurocol, Kati 10, Activity: Hotel Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2276691 [email protected] Activity: Sales of Philip Morris Cigarettes www.colosseohotel.com www.pmi.com

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Alumil-Albania the largest extrusion company in the country The Avon Company was founded in 1886 by David Mc Connell. with an experience of 30 years all around the world as a Group. Through these years, Avon constantly grew and developed by Providing a wide range of aluminum systems with high added bringing crucial changes in the beauty world with innovative value in terms of Building Materials Industry. With around 210 technology, partnerships with well-known names in the world employees in 5 cities of Albania since 2004. and a wide range of products that it offers. Since 12 years now, Alumil Building Excellence Every. in Albania, Avon Company has contributed in helping women to look and feel beautiful – this is the company of being free, men, Company: Alumil - Albania women, different ages regardless race, gender or entity. Representative: Sotirios Boulios, Administrator Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 7 Company: AVON Cosmetics Albania Contacts: +355 (0) 4 8240230 Representative: Rozeta Fataj [email protected] National Sales Manager for Albania Activity: Aluminum Production, Import-Export Address: Rr. Faik Konica, Pallati OTTO, Hyrja 1, Ap. 5/2, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2274782 [email protected] Activity: Trade of Cosmetics www.alumil.com www.avon.com

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SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Egnatia Group sh.a. started its activity in 2002 with the Abkons is a multinational management consulting firm committed production of Egnatia wine in a winery equipped with modern to helping institutions make lasting improvements. Founded in technology equipment and high production capacities, located 2006, Abkons has since grown rapidly, specializing in diverse in the city of Elbasan. Later on, in 2010, the company expanded industry sectors as Energy & Natural Resources, Land Easement, its activities in the construction sector with the construction of Acquisition & Assets Inventory, Transport, Urban Development, residential and commercial complexes in Tirana and Elbasan. Public Administration and Agriculture. Abkons is active throughout Egnatia Group is proud to provide its customers with highest the entire Albanian market – and has now expanded to include quality standards of products and services meeting the latest the Western Balkans, seeking to become the region’s leading EU standards. professional-services provider with a commitment to upholding transparency, accountability and integrity. Company: EGNATIA_Group Sh.a. Representative: Eng. Klodi Ajazaj, Administrator Company: ABKONS Address: Rr. Panorama, Kulla e Biznesit (prapa Shkollës Harry T. Representative: Besnik Leskaj, Chief Executive Officer Fultz), Kodi Postar 1016, Tiranë Address: Rr. Themistokli Gërmenji, pranë RTVSH-së, Kati 2, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 682050264, [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2258326, [email protected] Activity: Wine and Other Alcoholic Drink’s Production and Activity: Business Consulting Construction Sector www.abkons.com

A Geo-Jade Company

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Bankers Petroleum Ltd is a Geo-Jade company, Company: Fushë Kruja Cement Factory an international oil and gas exploration and production Representative: Charles Bouri, Administrator company committed to the responsible development of its world- Address: Rr. Nacionale Tiranë - Shkodër, Fushë-Krujë class oil assets. Bankers has been able to use its expertise to Contacts: +355 (0) 692091620 produce more today than in the over 85 year history of the Patos- [email protected] Marinza oilfield. Over the past ten years Bankers has grown to be Activity: Cement Distribution the largest foreign direct investor, the largest tax payer in Albania, and one of the largest employers, with over 500 direct employees and 1200 non-direct ones. We have invested over $2 billion in Albania and more than doubled our reserves.

Company: Bankers Petroleum Albania Ltd. Representative: Xingyun Sun, President and CEO Address: Kullat Binjake, Kulla 2, Kati 8, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2274786 [email protected]; [email protected] Activity: Oil and Gas www.fkcementfactory.com www.bankerspetroleum.com

80 AmCham Albania SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE InfoSoft Systems, specialized in system integration, provides Intersig was founded in 2001 by a group of local shareholders, technological consultation, implementation and support who were licensed for non-life insurance in the Republic of services to SME, Enterprise/large organizations. Successful and Albania. On August 24th 2011 Vienna Insurance Group signed challenging in the region, a recognized as leader in Albania, with an agreement in Tirana to take a majority stake of Intersig 28 years experience in market, InfoSoft Systems continues to sha. VIG Group currently holds 90% of shares in Intersig VIG. collaborate with clients, helping them expand and grow their This process increased the company’s equity, quality and staff businesses. qualifications.

Company: InfoSoft Systems Sh.p.k. Company: Intersig Vienna Insurance Group Representative: Armand Sharra, General Manager Representative: Gentian Sula, CEO Address: Rr. Murat Toptani, Gjergji Center, Tiranë Address: Rr. Ismail Qemali, Samos Tower, Kati 2, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2251180-1 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2270576 [email protected] [email protected] Activity: Trade Products in the Field of Information Technology, Activity: Insurance Information Solutions www.infosoftgroup.com.al www.intersig.al

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Devi 20 Grup is company that deals with distribution of food Microsoft Albania, part of Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq products in the Albanian market and have been doing this “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era since 1998. We started working with Bunge since 1998 with of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to Floriol sunflower oil and currently have 60 % of the sunflower empower every person and every organization on the planet to oil market, later on we started working with companies such as achieve more. Lutece, Bonduelle,and more. Company: Microsoft Albania Representative: Sokol Vladi, CEO (General Manager) Company: DEVI 20-Group Sh.p.k. Address: Rr. “Papa Gjon Pali II”, ABA Business Center, Kati 12, Representative: Vjollca Ferra, President Zyra Nr. 5, Tiranë Address: Komuna Kashar, Katundi i Ri, Rr. Monum, Nr. 18, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2274516 Tiranë [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 8200349 Activity: Information Technology, Information Solutions [email protected] Activity: Trade of Food Goods www.microsoft.com

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A L BANIA

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE ICTS Albania, established in 2005, is a fully-owned subsidiary Telekom Albania through its business approach, corporate of ICTS Europe, a global provider of security solutions to the responsibility and everyday operations, aims at bringing value to aviation, maritime and corporate sectors. Our unique value its customers and society. It provides its customers with excellent proposition consists of 4 key elements: bespoke technologies, service every time and everywhere, living up to its “Moments that certified and highly-trained manpower, stringent security standards and top quality of service.We believe that the 14th connect us” slogan. Its network enables customers to enjoy the Year of ICTS’ operations in Albania shall be equally successful latest products and services of modern telecommunications that like all the previous ones, with new projects in all sectors such include state-of-the-art technology, very fast web browsing and as oil and gas, aviation and ports. Services high speed data transfer across devices, thus contributing to the advancement of the society connectivity. Company: ICTS Albania Representative: Panagiotis Fistedis, Administrator Company: Telekom Albania Sh.a. Address: Blvd. Gjergj Fishta, Alpas Center, Nd. 146, Kati 4, Representative: Dimitris Blatsios, Chief Executive Officer Hyrja 2, Tiranë, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2270936, [email protected] Address: Rr. Vangjel Noti, Laprakë, Tiranë URL: www.icts.al, www.ictseurope.com http://www.linkedin.com/company/icts-albania Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2275232 http://www.facebook.com/ICTSinAlbania/ Activity: Mobile Telecommunication Activity: Professional Security Services www.icts.al www.telekom.com.al

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Company: AlbGarden Balkan Finance Investment Group is one of the largest Representative: Pjetër Trashaj, General Administrator private investment groups in Albania and region. Group’s Other contacts: Ender Trashaj, General Director; investment portfolio can be classified in the activities of real Edi Trashaj, General Manager estate development, retail, commercial and industrial space Address: Lagjja Skëndërbeg, Superstrada Lezhë-Shkodër, Km. 1 management and services, mineral industry, tourism, energy, Contacts: +355 (0) 215 2380 agriculture and banking. Balfin Group is a well-respected actor Mobile: +355 (0) 682020800 both in the Albanian and international markets operating in 7 [email protected] countries beyond the borders of Albania, in Austria, Macedonia, [email protected] Montenegro, Kosovo, Bosnia Herzegovina and Netherlands [email protected] Activity: Horticulture and Agriculture BALFIN Group - Balkan Finance Investment Representatives: Edlira Muka, Chief Executive Officer Eris Kasmi, Communication and PR Director Address: Rr. Papa Gjon Pali II, ABA Business Center, Kati 11, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2389250, [email protected] Activity: Investment Management www.albgarden.com www.balfin.al

82 AmCham Albania SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE At EY, our purpose is Building a better working world. The insights and quality services we provide help build trust and Company: Europetrol Durrës Albania Sh.a. confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world Representative: Frident Kuqi, President over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on Address: Blv. Zhan D’Ark, Pall. 5, Apt. 1/1, Tiranë our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2347686 critical role in building a better working world for our people, for [email protected], [email protected] our clients and for our communities. Activity: Petroleum Products’ Wholesale, Petrol Stations, Gas Trading, Construction, Bar Restaurants, etc. Company: Ernst & Young Albania Representative: Mario Vangjeli Executive Director Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Sky Tower, Kati 6, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2419575 [email protected] Activity: Certified Auditing www.ey.com www.europetrolalbania.com

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE ProCredit Bank is a development-oriented bank focused on SMEs. It is 100% owned by ProCredit Holding, based in Company: Tobacco Holdings Group Sh.p.k. Frankfurt am Main, Germany. ProCredit Bank Albania has been Representative: Lirim Fezollari, CEO focusing on developing its electronic services infrastructure in Address: Rr. Ferizon Fezollari, Tiranë order to provide modern banking services that meet the needs Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2263089, [email protected] of the customers as efficiently as possible. It is rated “BB-” by the international agency Fitch Ratings, and is being supervised Activity: Import Distribution Company, Family by German authorities, the Bundesbank and BaFin, which Entertainment Center, Building Construction, Home ensure the reliability and sustainability of this bank Products Division, Bar Chain.

Company: Procredit Bank Sh.a. Representative: Agan Azemi, Mirsad Haliti Members of the Management Board Address: Rr.”Dritan Hoxha”, Nd. 92, H. 15, Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 11, Kodi Postar 1026, Tiranë. Contacts: +355 4 2389389, [email protected]. Activity: Bank Services www.procreditbank.com.al www.thg-shpk.com

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Company: Albanian Duty Free Distribution SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Representative: Elona Çaushi Grant Thornton Albania is here to assist you Administrator: Erjon Hastoçi Promote a consistent culture of Exellence Address: Rr. Dervish Hima, Godina Ambasador 3, Demostrate Leadership in all we do and act with Agility Kati 1, Zyra 6, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4500621 Company: Grant Thornton [email protected], [email protected] Representative: Kledi Kodra, FCCA, Managing Partner Activity: Duty Free – Airport Address: Rr. Sami Frashëri, Complex T.I.D, Pall. B, Kati 1, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2274832 [email protected] Activity: Audit, Tax & Bookkeeping, Advisory

www.albaniadutyfree.al www.grantthornton.al

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE British American Tobacco is a truly global company and Fusha is a leading Albanian Company, founded in Albania market leader in more than 55 countries. Today, we are a in 1994, working on a diverse range of markets Engineering, multi-category tobacco and nicotine products business with Construction, Infrastructure, Energy, Greening, Real Estate, potentially reduced-risk products embedded into the heart of Cleaning Services, Quarry Management and Trading. our company, alongside our cigarette operations. Our ambition Our company is characterized by four core values like Speed, is to transform tobacco by offering adult consumers potentially Quality, Liability, and Safety. Our vision is to build strong and reduced-risk products. lasting relationship with co-workers and customers that will stand the test of time. Company: British American Tobacco Albania Representative: Milorad Krstikeski, Country Manager ALMAKO Company: Fusha Sh.p.k. Brunilda Bakiri, Finance Manager ALMAKO Representative: Shkëlqim Fusha Address: Rr. e Kavajës, ish Kombinati Ushqimor, Tiranë President and CEO Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2255084 Address: Rr. Murat Toptani, Nr. 25, Tiranë [email protected], [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2268557 Activity: Import, Wholesale and Retail of Cigarettes and Other [email protected] Tobacco Products Activity: Construction, Infrastructure, Cleaning www.bat.com www.fusha.al

84 AmCham Albania SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE has a production capacity of 1.4 million ANTEA Cement Alpha Bank Albania has been operating in Albania since ton cement yearly and 3.300 ton clinker per day. The plant is 1998 and offers a wide range of products and services for retail located at Boka e Kuqe, Borizane which is 50 km away from banking, SME and corporate banking, through a wide Branch Tirana, capital city of Albania and serves not only in Albania but network and alternative channels, including 50 ATMs, 1,200 exports clinker and cement to Egypt, Montenegro, Lybia and POS terminals, web and mobile banking. Italy.

Company: ANTEA Cement Sh.a. Company: Alpha Bank Albania Sh.a. Representative: Mario Bracci, General Manager Representative: Georgios Papanastasiou, CEO Address: Kashar, Katundi i Ri, Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 7 Address: Rruga e Kavajës, Qendra e Biznesit G-Kam, Kati 2, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4502427, (0) 4 4502350 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2278511 [email protected] [email protected] Activity: Production and Trade of Cement Activity: Banking www.anteacement.com www.alphabank.al

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Dimapak is a company in Albania specialized in the packaging EHW has been operating since 1992 in the meat processing industry which provide complete solutions with a wide range of sector and salami and ham products. During these years, materials and machineries for the end of industrial lines. EHW has been affirmed as the largest and most important With the experience of 22 years of successful activity and with producer in the Albanian market. EHW has been certified by the the customer-centered philosophy, Dimapak continues leading prestigious Italian Certiquality Institute with ISO 22000: 2005 the packaging sector in Albania. This was achieved by providing and HACCP. an outstanding range of highest-quality products, preserving the right ratio quality/ price, ensuring flexibility and an innovative approach. Dimapak is expanding its activity in other markets, Company: E.H.W. Sh.p.k. concretely in Kosovo and Montenegro. Representative: Luan Leka, President Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 4, Ndërtesa Nr. 59, Company: Dimapak Sh.p.k. Tiranë Representative: Fatbardha Dibra, Aministrator Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2407250 Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 8, Kashar [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2406764, 4 2406765, [email protected] Activity: Meat Processing Activity: Trade of End of Line Packaging Machineries and Consumables www.dimapak.com www.ehwgmbh.com

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SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Teuta Durres Sh.p.k was established in 1994. Teuta Durres Berdica Cement is market leader in distribution of ingredients operates in two principal sectors: packaging and distribution and additives for the industry of building materials in Albania of food products. Its activity since the beginning was import- and Kosovo that fulfills the function of an important connecting export, production and distribution of basic food products as link between the most advanced chemical companies of the rice, sugar, flour, beans, sunflower oil etc. world and the industry of our region. Company: Teuta Durrës Company: Berdica Cement Representative: Arben Babameto Representative: Behar Berdica, Administrator Administrator Address: Rr. Studenti, P. 21, 4001, Shkodër Address: Lagjja15, Rr. Aleksandër Goga, Durrës Contacts: +355 (0) 22 800 350; +355 (0) 69 203 0601 Contacts: +355 (0) 52 223094 [email protected] [email protected] Activity: Ingredients and Additives Distribution Activity: Import-Export, Production and Trade of Food Items

www.teutadurres.com www.berdicacement.al

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE “Tona Co.” sh.p.k. is a meat processing company located in Statkraft is implementing the Devoll Hydropower Project, the the city of Korça. It started its activity in 1992 and in 1998 it largest private hydropower project in Albania in the last 30 was made possible to invest in building a very modern, 2,800 years. We generate electricity and offer Trading, Origination and m2 factory in Korça. The work of this company started with Energy Management services. We are developing innovative producing only three traditional products. Nowadays, “Tona Co” projects in renewable energies in Albania. sh.p.k. produces over 80 high quality products.

Company: Tona Co Sh.p.k. Company: Devoll Hydropower Sh.a., subsidiary of Statkraft AS Representative: Nikolla Tona Representative: Tom Kristian Larsen, CEO Jonela Tona, Administrator Address: Rr. Papa Gjon Pali II, ABA Business Center, Office Address: Lagjja 18, Rruga Muzakajt, Korçë 1204, Tiranë Contacts: +355(0) 82 248535 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4501433 [email protected] [email protected] Activity: Meat Processing Activity: Hydropower/ Energy Generation and Trading

www.statkraft.al www.tona.al

86 AmCham Albania Company: Rejsi Farma Company: Renova Sh.p.k. Representative: Merita Sheqi, Administrator Representative: Sulejman Lani, CEO Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 8 Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Fshati Picar, Vorë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2374925 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 8301909 [email protected] [email protected] Activity: Pharmaceutical Trade Activity: Construction Materials

www.rejsifarma-al.com www.renova.com.mk

Tendence 3A

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Starting educational services with “Turgut Ozal” schools Company: Tendence 3A in Albania in 1993, Turgut Ozal EDUCATION SH.A. was Representative: Albi Dashi established as a joint stock company in 2001.There are 4 Administrator schools (K to 12) & EPOKA University run by the Company. Address: Rr. 29 Nëntori, Përballë ish Doganës, Tiranë No.of students: 3 187 (K-12), 1 790 EPOKA University Contacts: +355 (0) 4 5800900 Nr.of employees: 710 [email protected], [email protected] FB Tendence 3A, IG Tendence 3A Company: Turgut Ozal Education Sh.a. Activity: Rental Cars (Europcar & Inter Rent brands), Import- Representative: Mustafa Üstüner, CEO Export of Vehicles, Official Distributor of Renault, Nissan and Other Contact: Yakup Arslan, Chair of Supervisory Board Dacia in Albania Address: Rr. Pavarësia, Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km.1, Kashar Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2234716 [email protected] Activity: Education www.turgutozal.edu.al www.tendence3a.com

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SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE S2 Global, an OSI Systems company, is a world class leader in detection system implementation, integration, training, Company: Western Atlas International Inc. staffing and maintenance. As a world-class, innovative leader in Representative: Petrika Kerenxhi, Customer Service Rep Customs and Boarders and Event Security detection systems, Address: Rruga Semanit, Km 1, Fshati Afrim i Ri, Fier we provide our clients with a suite of systems, knowledge and Contacts: +355 (0) 682026038 experienced personnel. [email protected] Activity: Oil and Gas Company: S2 Albania Representative: Ilirjan Zylyftari, General Manager Address: Rruga Dytësore Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 9, Nr. 83/7/3 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 8244107 [email protected] Activity: Screening and Inspection Solutions

www.bakerhughes.com www.screeningsolution.com

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE “A. E. Distribution” Sh.p.k, created in 04/24/2002, with court Company: ALB-STAR Ltd. no. 27667 is a company with some years experience and a Representative: Edmond Spahiu, CEO reputation and positive image in the environment and the area Address: Blv. Dëshmorët e Kombit, Kullat Binjake, Kulla 2, where it operates. AED is partner of Albcontrol for several years, Kati 5, Tiranë signing various contracts for supply, installation, maintenance Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2290121 and services. Also AED has a great experience in the field of [email protected] construction and energy. Activity: Engineering, Construction

Company: A.E. Distribution Representative: Elton Kuka, Administrator Address: Rr. George Bush, Kulla 1, Kati 2, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2261100 [email protected] Activity: Telecommunication, IT and Energy Sector www.albstar.al www.aed.al

88 AmCham Albania SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE American Bank of Investments was created after the Gener 2 is one of the largest privately owned development purchase of Credit Agricole Albania from Tranzit Finance in 2015 and civil engineering companies in Albania with a diversified (a portfolio company of the U.S. private equity fund NCH Capital business portfolio which includes civil construction, www.nchcapital.com). This acquisition was a success story in infrastructure development, engineering, project management, the banking market of Albania, followed by the acquisition of energy, telecommunications, property management, retail Banka NBG Albania in 2018, becoming in this way the sixth and media. Counting more than 20 years of experience in the largest bank in the Albanian market. market, Gener 2 has established itself as the most prestigious development firm with a strong commitment to excellence.

Company: American Bank of Investments Company: Gener 2 Representative: Andi Ballta, CEO Representative: Bashkim Ulaj, CEO Address: Zyrat Qëndrore, Rr. Kavajës, Nd. 27/1, Nj. B. 10, K. P. Address: ABA Business Center, Rr. Papa Gjon Pali II, Tiranë 1001, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2248312, (0) 4 4501700 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2258755, [email protected] [email protected] Activity: Financial Institution, Banking Services Activity: Construction www.abi.al www.gener2.al

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Alufor Construction Group, founded in 2005, is a company with business activity in the building industry, focused in Company: BGP Products Switzerland GmbH (Mylan) concept, design, and implementation of high-end complex Representative: Denisa Bixheku, Administrator building envelopes. Aluflor’s strategic partnerships with German Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Sky Tower, 6/1, Tiranë companies specialized in building materials, developmental Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2267120 technology, and revolutionary architectural design deliver [email protected] reliability to our clients. Activity: Pharmaceutical Company Company: Aluflor Sh.p.k. Representative: Florentia Erjola Xheko, President Other contact: Erinda Pajo, Human Resources Department Address: Sheshi Italia, Kompleksi Rekreativ 3 katësh, Kati +2, Tiranë. Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2273012 Mobile: +355 (0)674041201/(0)674041209 [email protected], [email protected] Activity: Construction, Glass Facade & Alucobond, Engineering Consultancy www.mylan.com www.aluflor.com

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SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE CBS is a business consulting and project implementation SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE organization, which provides consultancy and implements Guardian Glass is part of Guardian Industries. Headquartered innovative solutions for international donors, financial in Auburn Hills, Michigan, Guardian Glass is one of the world’s institutions, local entrepreneurs and other organizations. largest glass manufacturers with leading positions in float and CBS has established expertise in Agriculture Development, fabricated glass products for commercial, residential and trans- Financial Consulting, Banking Products, Business Intelligence portation applications. Our Vision is to create value for our cus- Technology, Tourism and Digital Market Innovation. tomers and society using fewer resources than our competitors and constantly innovate to improve the value we create. Company: CBS Creative Business Solutions Representative: Enio Jaço, CEO Company: Guardian Glass S.A. Address: Rr. Mustafa Matohiti, Nr. 4, Kati 3, Tiranë Representative: Erion Siço Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4536891, +355 (0) 682088110 Territorial and Architectural Marketing Manager [email protected] Address 1: Rue du Puits Romain, L-8070, Bertrange, Activity: Business-Consulting, Agriculture Sector Development, Luxemburg. Address 2: Tirana Business Park, Godina 7, Tiranë Financial Consulting, Business Intelligence Technology, Tourism, Contacts: +355 (0) 692045522, [email protected] SME-s, NGO Activity: Glass Production www.cbs.al www.guardian.com

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE DELIA GROUP Ltd. has been operating for 27 years in the Primall is the official importer & distributor of Japan field of construction, with experience in the construction of Tobacco International’s tobacco products in the roads, highways, bridges, civil buildings, schools, hospitals, territory of Albania. buildings, water supply, inert production of all granulometric dimensions and concrete production of all brands. DELIA GROUP is the first and only company that produces Bitum Company: PRIMALL Sh.p.k. Polymer and Asphalt Polymer. Representative: Pece Milojkovski, General Manager Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Kontakt Building, Company: Delia Group Nr. 10, Kati 4, Tiranë Representative: Viktor Delia, Administrator Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4500909, [email protected] Address: Rr. Ramazan Demneri, Nd. 24, H. 2, Tiranë Activity: Official Importer and Distributor of JT Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2258021 International Tobacco Products in Albania [email protected]; [email protected], [email protected] Activity: Construction www.primall.al www.deliagroup.com.al

90 AmCham Albania SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Credins Bank is the third largest bank in the country in SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE deposits and assets and second largest for lending, offering a Hilton Garden Inn Tirana, the first Hilton branded hotel in 360 degree banking solutions to its customers. Our positioning Albania opened in August 2018 and the only international in the market reflects our customer behavior. “We speak branded hotel in Tirana. Featuring 143 rooms & suites, over your language” is not simply a marketing slogan, but rather 1,200 sq.mt. of conference space for work and social events of the definition of our attitude towards the client’s needs. Our up to 500 guests and the Olive Tree Restaurant and bar. mission inherently acknowledges that people are our main competitive advantage. Therefore, the focus of our attention has continuously been the building up of strong and serious teams made up of talented people. We are here to assure our clients, Company: Hilton Garden Inn in Tirana partners and shareholders, business continuity and growth in Representative: Michael Walker, General Manager consistence with their expectations and trust. Address: Hilton Garden Inn in Tirana, 146, Bulevardi Gjergj Fishta, 1001, Tiranë Company: Credins Bank Contacts: +355 (0) 4 22004444 Representative: Maltin Korkuti, CEO [email protected] Address: Rr. Vaso Pasha, No. 8, Tirana Activity: Hotels, Bar, Restaurant, Conference and Events Contacts: +355 (0) 4 5353000, [email protected] Activity: Bank Services www.hgitirana.hgi.com www. bankacredins.com

Company: SALILLARI Ltd. Company: Xheko Sh.p.k. - Xheko Imperial Hotel Representative: Pëllumb Salillari, President Representative: Eni Xheko, General Manager Address: Rruga e Vjetër Vorë - Marikaj, Km. 1, Vorë Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Nr. 56, 1019, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4500945 Contacts: +355 (0)4 2259574 [email protected] [email protected] Activity: Construction, Construction Materials Production, Activity: Hotel Construction Materials & Machineries Trading

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YEARBOOK 2019 91 THE PATRONS of Amcham

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE Holly & Endi Auditing Company Ltd is an audit company which was established on 31/10/2000 with the Decision of the Tirana Court with NIPT K31323006D and based in Tirana. The Company is registered in the official list of auditing company of IEKA (Institute of Chartered Auditor of Albania) with the number 32 dated since 28.12.2001.

Company: Holly & Endi Auditing Sh.p.k. Representative: Berti Pashko, CEO Address: Blv. Gjergj Fishta, Pallati E88, nr. 12, Kodi Postar 1001, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2260905 [email protected] Activity: Auditing, Accounting, Bookkeeping

SHORT BUSINESS PROFILE ETS Company was established in 2001, with its activity throughout Albania. The purpose of the ETS establishment in Albania was to provide alternatives to the uninterrupted provision of electricity supplies to power corporation, various government institutions and public service companies. Main activity ETS shpk is in the field of power supply with electrical equipment and works for low, medium and high voltage.

Company: ETS Sh.p.k. Representative: Fatos Aliaj, Owner Other contact: Shefki Dema, Managing Director Address: Rruga Jordan Misja, ish Magazinat e UMB-së, përballë shtypshkronjës Demokracia, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 23 45 122, Mobile: +355 (0)674 053 010 [email protected] Activity: Electrical Supplies & Works. www.ets-al.com

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BIG BUSINESSES OF AMCHAM BIG BUSINESSES of Amcham

Company: Company: Company: A & A GROUP AIMS INTERNATIONAL - ALBANIAN FINANCIAL Representative: Aliona Zeqiri ALBANIA INSTITUTION SH.P.K. Executive Director & Partner Representative: Monika Farka Representative: Elona Telha Address: Rr. Brigada VIII, Managing Partner Administrator Pall. Teknoproject, Kati 2, Ap. 5 Address: European Trade Center, Address: Rr. Themistokli Gërmenji, (Vila Plus), Tiranë Tower A, 13/3, Tiranë pranë RTVSH-së, Kati 1, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4503832, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4509261, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4325360 (0) 4 2257671 Mobile: +355 (0) 692098706 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.afinstitution.com www.aa-group.net http://www.aims.al Activity: Non-Bank Financial Activity: Customs Brokers, Activity: Employment and HR Services Institution Logistic, Transport, Shipping, (Executive Recruitment, Coaching, Consulting Talent Assessment, Training, Leadership Services, HR Consulting & Outsourcing)

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AADF_Full_CMYK Company: Company: Company: ALBANIAN-AMERICAN ALBPASTRIM SH.P.K. AMBRA S.R.L. DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION Representative: Valbona Begolli Representative: Julian Bërxulli (AADF) Administrator Administrator Representative: Martin Mata and Address: Rr. Tish Daija, Address: Rr. Aleksandër Goga, Aleksandër Sarapuli Kompleksi Kika, Shkalla 6, Apt. 1, Lagjja 15, Durrës Co-Chief Executive Officers Kodi Postar 1023, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 52 227936 Address:AADF_Solo_CMYK Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Contacts: +355 (0) 696058155 [email protected], Ndërtesa 42, Hyrja 7, Ap. 61, [email protected] [email protected] 1019, PO Box. 1731, Tiranë www.albpastrim.al www.ambra.al Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2222408 Activity: Professional Cleaning Activity: Garment Manufacturing [email protected] Services and Sale of Cleaning www.aadf.org Products & Materials Activity: Foundation

94 AmCham Albania AMERICAN NOBLE COFFEE

Company: Company: Company: AMERICAN NOBLE COFFEE ARTINEL 95 SH.P.K. ATOM SH.P.K. Representative: Gjok Popaj Representative: Ariana Berberi Representative: Endri Luga Administrator President Administrator Address: Vukpalaj, Bajzë, Address: Muçaj, Vorë Address: Rr. Myslym Shyri 46/1, Komuna Kastrat, Malësi e Madhe Contacts: +355 (0) 4 7800551 1001, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 692084627 [email protected]; Contacts: +355 (0) 692045580/1 [email protected], [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.artinel.al Activity: ITC Systems, Equipment, Activity: American Coffee Trade Activity: KIA Motors Corporation, Software Development, Security HYUNDAI Distributor Service

Company: Company: Company: AVANNTIVE CONSULTING B & A - 02 BEREQET SH.P.K. SH.P.K. Representative: Albert Gruda, Representative: Ali Onat Representative: Olta Kaziaj Administrator Administrator Managing Partner Address: Rr. Shemsi Haka, Address: Rr. Sabaudin Gabrani, Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, ish Poligrafiku, Tiranë Godina Nr. 8, Tiranë Sky Tower, 5/4, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 692067142, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4316316 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2268079, (0) 694007059 [email protected] (0) 4 2268219 [email protected], info. www.bereqet.com [email protected] [email protected] Activity: Catering www.avanntive.al http://www.bp.com/sq_al/ Activity: Tax, Accounting, Advisory lubricants/albania.html www.ba-02.com Activity: Wholesale and Retail of Lubricant Oils

YEARBOOK 2019 95 BIG BUSINESSES of Amcham

BETA SH.P.K.

Company: Company: Company: BETA SH.P.K. BINDI SH.P.K. BNT ELECTRONICS Representative: Bexhet Kapllani Representative: Hysen Ruka Representative: Jovan Bojdani Administrator President CEO and Co-Founder Address: Ish Reparti i Telezimit, Address: Rr. Vaso Pasha, Nr. 8, Address: Blv. Zhan D’Ark, Kulla 3, Bradashesh, Elbasan Kati 4, Ap. 10, Tiranë Kati 2, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 58 326095, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2250715 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2273666/777 Mobile: (0) 672010125 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.bindi.al www.bntelectronics.com Activity: Furniture Manufacturing Activity: Consulting Services Activity: Communication, Electrical and Trade in the Field of Energy Applications and Appliances, ITC and Telecommunication, Systems, Equipment, Software Representation of Foreign Development, Printing, Security Companies, Construction, Trade, Systems and Services, Fiscal Import-Export Systems

Company: Company: Company: BOZGO SH.P.K. CC LAW OFFICE CENTURY 21 ALBANIA Representative: Tritan Bozgo Representative: Soljan Celibashi Representative: Jonian Antoni Administrator Administrator Administrator/ CEO Address: Rr. Pavarësia, Km. 3, Address: Rr. Panorama, Pall. 16, Address: Rr. Nikolla Tupe, Yrshek, Tiranë Kati 2, Shk. 3, Hyrja 1, Tiranë Ndërtesa 4, Shkalla 3, Kati 5 Contacts: +355 (0) 682020087 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2235651 Ap. 16, Tiranë [email protected] [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2212121 www.bozgo-al.com www.cclaw.al [email protected] Activity: Import-Export and Activity: Legal Advisory Services www.century21albania.com Distribution Activity: Real Estate LLC

96 AmCham Albania Company: Company: Company: COFFEE CLUB ALBANIA COMMUNICATION CR PARTNERS Representative: Andrea Zaja PROGRESS SH.P.K. Representative: Alban Çaushi CEO Representative: Gentian Likaj Managing Partner Address: Rr. Myslym Keta, Km. 4, Administrator Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova Komuna Dajt, Tiranë Address: Rr. ‘Stanislav Zuber’, Sky Tower, Kati 5/2, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4803700 Nd. 2, H.19. Njësia Administrative Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2228181 [email protected] Nr. 7, 1023, Tiranë [email protected] Activity: Lavazza Coffee Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2413901 www.crpartners.al [email protected] Activity: Consulting, Legal Services www.commprog.com Activity: IT Services and Communication

Company: Company: Company: DAJTI CONSTRUXION DAJTI EKSPRES DDB ALBANIA Representative: Kujtim Baholli Representative: Migena Malo Representative: Juela Isaj Administrator Address: Linzë, Qesarak, Stacioni i CEO Address: Rr. e Kavajës, Poshtëm, Teleferik, Tiranë Address: Observator Business ish Misto Mame, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 684011003; Center, Kati 13, Rr. e Dibrës, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2232121 (0) 4 2379111 Tiranë [email protected] [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2419461, www.dajti-construxion.com www.dajtiekspres.com (0) 4 2419462 Activity: Shelving Units Activity: Tourist Attraction (Cable [email protected], Car Service, Restaurant, Hotel, [email protected] Adventure Park) www.ddb.com Activity: Communication, Advertising Agency

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Company: Company: Company: DINAMO SH.A. EASY PAY ERA 2000 SH.P.K. Representative: Migena Reçi Representative: Lindita Shomo Representative: Erjon Lushi Administrator CEO General Administrator Address: Rr. Ferit Xhajko, Tiranë Address: Rr. Ismail Qemali, Address: Rr. Perlat Rexhepi, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2253798 Objekti 30, Hyrja 7, Kati 3, Tiranë Pallati Unicom, Tiranë [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2264982 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2264475 www.dinamo-sha.com [email protected] [email protected] Activity: Trade Center and www.easypay.al www.era.al Mechanical Manufacture Activity: Non-Banking Financial Activity: Restaurant, Catering, Institution Delivery

Company: Company: Company: EURO-BIÇAKU SH.P.K. EXATTO Sh.p.k. EXPOCITY ALBANIA Representative: Dashamir Biçaku, Representative: Massimiliano Representative: Aida Lutaj Administrator Baiocco – Administrator CEO Address: Autostrada Tiranë- Stefano Argieri, Operations Director Address: Autostrada Tiranë - Durrës, Mbikalimi i Fllakes, Irena Filipi, Human Resources Durrës, Km. 8 Rruga Vëllazërimi Manager Contacts: +355 (0) 674090069 Contacts: +355 (0) 694022422 Address: Farkë e Vogël, Sauk, [email protected] [email protected] Tiranë www.expocity.al www.eurobicaku.com Contacts: +355 (0) 676022479 Activity: Trade Fairs, Exhibitions, Activity: Furniture Production [email protected] Conferences, Forums, B2B, www.exatt-o.com Corporate Events and Live Events, Activity: Business Outsourcing, Other Events, Supporting Event Accounting, HR & Payroll, FAO & Services, etc. BPO, Data Quality Management.

98 AmCham Albania Company: Company: Company: FACILIZATION SH.P.K. FAVINA SH.P.K. FLORIFARMA Representative: Gjergji Guri Representative: Viktor Qylafi Representative: Frange Marku General Manager CEO Address: Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 9, Address: Rr. Sami Frashëri, Address: Rr. Anastas Lakce Rruga Jordan Misja, Kulla Nr. 4, Nj. B. Nr. 5, Pallati 56, (Kompleksi Favina), Lagjja 18, Kati 1, Tiranë Kompleksi TID (Qendra Nobis), Nr. 5, Korçë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2267703 Hyrja B, Kati 1, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 82 245705 [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2256006 [email protected] www.florifarma.com [email protected] www.favina.net Activity: Pharmaceutical Distributor www.facilization.com Activity: Construction, Activity: Information Systems Construction Materials Production, Consulting, System Integration and Energy Supply Software Development Services

GBX SH.P.K.

Company: Company: Company: GBX SH.P.K. GUSTOSO IDRA SH.P.K. Representative: Bledar Doda Representative: Helton Shkurti Representative: Auron Pasha Administrator General Manager Executive Director Address: Rr. Tom Plezha, Address: Njësia Bashkiake Address: Rr. Siri Kodra, Pall. Milo 200, Kati 1, Kashar, Nr. 2, Zona Kadastrale Nr. 3266, Ndërtesa 94, Apt. 49, Yzberisht, Tiranë Rr. Selim Brakja, Rrugica Eftimi Kodi Postar 1017, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 682045585 Brand, Sauk i Vjetër, Godinë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2274767, [email protected] 4-Katëshe, Kati 1, Tiranë (0) 4 2235519 Activity: Import-Export, Wholesale Contacts: +355 (0) 684083903 [email protected] of Working Tools [email protected] www.idracompany.com www.gustoso.al Activity: Consulting Services and Activity: Bar, Restaurants, Food Market Research and Beverage Production, Catering

YEARBOOK 2019 99 BIG BUSINESSES of Amcham

INTECH + SH.P.K. IRIS SH.P.K.

Company: Company: Company: INTECH + SH.P.K. IRIS SH.P.K. IUTE CREDIT ALBANIA Representative: Sokol Sinani Representative: Arben Hoxha Representative: Akan Ajdini General Director President Chief Executive Officer Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Address: Rr. Isa Boletini, 28, Tiranë Address: Njësia Administrative Green Park Complex, Kulla 2, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2371042 Nr. 5, Rruga “Andon Zako Çajupi”, Kati 3, Dera 1, Tiranë [email protected], Ndërtesa Nr. 3, Hyrja 2, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2241929 [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2239111 [email protected] Activity: Healthcare [email protected] www.intech-al.com www.iutecredit.al Activity: System Design and Activity: Microfinance Institution Development

MAK ALBANIA HOTEL Information Technology IT Communication

Company: Company: Company: JAPAN TOBACCO KANTINA E PIJEVE GJ. K. KASTRATI HOTELS & TOWER INTERNATIONAL SKËNDERBEU SH.P.K. Representative: Sazan Alija Representative: Helidon Kushi Trade Name: Mak Albania Hotel Address: Magjistr. F. Kosovë Administrator Representative: Elsi Keco - Prishtinë, Fushë Kosovë, Address: Rr. Bajram Tusha, Durrës General Manager/ Administrator Republika e Kosovës Contacts: +355 (0) 52 264628 Address: Sheshi Italia, Tiranë Contacts: +383 44 59 9704 [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2274707 [email protected] www.kantinaskenderbeu.al [email protected] Activity: Tobacco Activity: Wine and Alcoholic www.makalbania.com The JTI Brand Drinks’ Production Activity: Hotel, Bar Restaurants

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Company: Company: Company: KPMG ALBANIA SHPK LPA LEGAL LEON KONSTRUKSION SH.P.K. Representative: Alba Paparisto Representative: Oltjan Hoxholli Representative: Florenc Sharka Executive Director Address: Rr. Themistokli Gërmenji, Address: Rr. Tish Daija, Kompleksi Address: Kullat Binjake, Kulla 1, Pegaso Building, Kati 7 & 8, Tiranë KIKA 2, Pallati Nr. 9, Kati 8, Tiranë Kati 13, Blv. Dëshmorët e Kombit, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2421234; Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2421133 Tiranë +355 (0) 675111681 [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2274524 [email protected] www.leonkonstruksion.al [email protected] www.lpalbania.com Activity: Construction www.kpmg.com.al Activity: Legal Service Activity: Auditing, Tax, Advisory, Bookkeeping Law Firm

Company: Company: Company: LINKACROSS LUFTHANSA GROUP - MARLOTEX Representative: Jeff Barrett ALBANIA Representative: Teuta Qose Director of Albanian Office Representative: Zied Gueblaoui Administrator Address: Rr. Jani Vreto, Country Manager Albania, Address: Ish Kombinati i Nr. 18, Tiranë Bulgaria, Kosovo, Macedonia Tekstileve, Berat Contacts: +355 (0) 696039269 Address: Blv. Dëshmorët e Kombit, Contacts: +355 (0) 32 238368 [email protected] Hotel Rogner Europapark, Tiranë [email protected] http://www.linkacross.org Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2235029, www.marlotex.com Activity: Consulting – Business, Mob: +355 (0) 692064548 Activity: Garment Manufacturing Consulting – Legal Services [email protected] www.lufthansa.com, www. austrian.com Activity: Airline, Air Transport

YEARBOOK 2019 101 BIG BUSINESSES of Amcham

Company: Company: Company: MCCANN TIRANA MRDC INTERNATIONAL NOA SH.A. Representative: Suela Shtylla FOUNDATION Representative: Managing Director Representative: Charles Herjola Spahiu, CEO Address: Rr. “Themistokli Linderman, General Director Address: Rr. Tish Daija, Pranë Gërmenji”, Pallati Frashëri, Enkeleta Hoxhaj, Country Director Komunës së Parisit, Shk.1, Ap.13, Tiranë Address: Rr. Ilo Mitke Qafëzezi, Kompleksi Haxhiu (Kika 2), Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4500350, Nr. 3, International Hospital, Tiranë Pall. 2, Kati 1, Tiranë +355(0) 4 4504079 Contacts: +355 (0) 684066894, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2403764 [email protected] +355 (0) 684072392 [email protected] www.mccann.al [email protected], enkeleta. www.noa.com.al Activity: Advertising Agency [email protected] Activity: Non-Bank Financial www.mrdc-int.com Institution. We finance small and Activity: Global Medical Support medium businesses

Company: Company: Company: OPTIMA LEGAL & FINANCIAL PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS RELIKAJ SH.P.K. Representative: Ilir Daci AUDIT SH.P.K. Representative: Ramadan Likaj, Managing Partner Representative: Loreta Peçi President Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Country Managing Partner Vjollca Likaj, Administrator Sky Tower, 8/3, Tiranë Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Griselda Hotaj, Attorney/ Lawyer Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2221666/151 Sky Tower, 9/1, Tiranë Address: Koplik, Malësi e Madhe [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2242254 Contacts: +355 (0) 682041548, www.optimalaw.com [email protected] (0) 695466934 Activity: Law Firm www.pwc.com/al [email protected], Activity: Accounting, Financial and [email protected] Legal Consulting, Auditing www.relikaj.net Activity: Production and Export of Medicinal Plants

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SHEGAJ-AGR RIU SH.P.K. MERMER

Company: Company: Company: RIU MERMER SHEGAJ-AGR SH.P.K. SMART CALL Representative: Elmi Murati Representative: Adriatik Hadëri Representative: Shqipron Administrator Administrator Myftarallari, CEO Address: Rr. Kasem Shima, Address: Dobraç, Address: Rr. Muhamet Gjollesha, Banesë Private 1-Katëshe, pranë ish SMT-së, Shkodër 21 Dhjetori, Përballë Bar Oslo, Nr. 29, Kashar Contacts: +355 (0) 692053078 mbi BKT Bank, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 684071395 [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 676024965 [email protected] www.shegaj-agr.com [email protected] Activity: Manufacture of Marble & Activity: Agrobusiness www.smartcall.al Granit Activity: Telephony Services, Telemarketing

TAFAJ ‘Z’ SH.P.K.

Company: Company: Company: STARNET SH.P.K. TAFAJ ‘Z’ SH.P.K. TASHKO PUSTINA - Representative: Dritan Vreshta Representative: Zenel Tafaj ATTORNEYS Executive Director President Representative: Flonja Tashko, Address: Rr. Dritan Hoxha, Address: Rr. e Kavajës, Floran Pustina Ndërtesa 203, Kodi Postar 1023, Nr. 27, Tiranë Partners Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2262482 Address: Blv. Dëshmorët e Kombit, Contacts: +355 (0) 682059503 [email protected] Kullat Binjake Qendra Tregtare, [email protected] Activity: Furniture Manufacturing Kati 2, 1019, Tiranë www.starnet.al and Trade Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2389190, Activity: Internet Service Provider (0) 4 2389192 [email protected], [email protected] www.tashkopustina.com Activity: Law Firm, Legal Services

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BIG BUSINESSES of Amcham KONSORT

Company: Company: Company: TUV AUSTRIA HELLAS LTD. ULYSSES ENTERPRISES UNITED BANK OF ALBANIA (DEGA SHQIPËRI) SH.P.K. Representative: Muhamed Prlja Years of Success Representative: George Kokkinos Representative: Ervin Aliaj General Manager 15 General Manager of Albania & Administrator Address: Rr. Dritan Hoxha, Nd. 11, Representative for Kosovo Address: Autostrada Tiranë- H. 3, Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 7, Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Durrës, Km. 8, Tiranë Kodi Postar 1023, in delivering IT Solutions. Nd. 28, Hyrja 9, Ap. 30, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2253203, Kutia Postare 128, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 697082570; (0) 4 2253630 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2404575/6/7 (0) 4 4500523/4/5 [email protected], [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.ubaal.com www.tuv.al www.fedex.com/al/contact Activity: Banking Services Activity: Audit, Certification, Technical In- Activity: Postal Services, Air spections and Training Services on Quality Transportation Company Management Systems (ISO Standards) Consulting, Software, IT Systems

ZHAN 92 For more than 15 years Konsort has delivered IT solutions that have Increased Sales, Optimized Resources and Acceler- ated Growth for our customers in Telecommunication, Finan- cial Services, Energy, Health, Public Administration, etc. Company: Company: Company: UNITED TRANSPORT-UPS WOODROW WILSON SCHOOL ZHAN 92 Representative: Niko Leka Representative: Lulzim Masha Representative: Edmond Kristo Administrators: Dorian Vezuli and President Administrator Klarida Leka Address: Përballë Parkut Address: Lagjjja Skënderbej, ish Our Services Our Solutions

Address: Rr. Dritan Hoxha, Kombëtar, tek Liqeni Artificial, Magazinat N.T.SH, Elbasan   Përballë Pallatit të Sportit “A. Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 54 246677 Software Development Business Intelligence Rusi”, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2266902 [email protected]  IT Consulting  Case Management Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2259742 [email protected] Activity: Grocery Trade  Systems Integration  Telecom Systems [email protected], dorian. www.wilsonschool.edu.al [email protected] Activity: Private School  Service Outsourcing  Security & Audit Systems www.ups.com  Support & Maintenance  Cloud Solutions Activity: Courier and Transportation   Mobile Apps Services, Local Service Provider IT Training for UPS in Albania

106 AmCham Albania Visit us at: www.konsort.com, Email: [email protected] KONSORT

15 Years of Success in delivering IT Solutions.

Consulting, Software, IT Systems

For more than 15 years Konsort has delivered IT solutions that have Increased Sales, Optimized Resources and Acceler- ated Growth for our customers in Telecommunication, Finan- cial Services, Energy, Health, Public Administration, etc.

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Company: [email protected] Address: Rr. Donika Kastrioti, General Manager ABRAHAM LINCOLN http://www.adler.al Ndërtesa 14, Kati 12 -13, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2224446 FOUNDATION OF ALBANIA Activity: International Consulting, (Hapësira Tag), Kutia Postare [email protected] Representative: Corporate Advisory and 2944, Tiranë Address: Rr. Mine Peza, ``Aida Repishti Investments Contacts: +355 (0) 674006002 Nr. 2, Tiranë President [email protected] Activity: Tour and Travel Agency Address: Rr. Qemal Stafa, Company: www.aksioner.com Nr. 184, Tiranë AGROTAL 1 SH.A. Activity: Financial Services Company: Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2230880 Representative: Artur Dojaka ARCHÉ CONSULTING [email protected] Head of the Supervising Council Company: Representative: Flutura Veipi www.lincolnalbania.org Address: Rr. Pjetër Bogdani, Nr. ALBANIA LANGUAGE Managing Partner Activity: Educational Development 13, Tiranë SERVICE Address: Rr. Abdi Toptani, Torre and Workforce Training Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2265547 Representative: Drin, Kati 12, Organization [email protected] Erisa Hysi, Co-Founder Ap. 122, Tiranë www.naturalfarming.al Address: Pajtoni Center, Contacts: +355 (0) 692097534 ­­­Company: Activity: Agribusiness - Extra Kati 4, Tiranë [email protected] ADLER CONSULTING SH.P.K. Virgin Olive Oil Production and Contacts: +355 (0) 4 696826260 www.archeconsulting.com.al Representative: Trade [email protected] Activity: Business Consulting Tommaso Marseglia Activity: Language Services. General Manager Company: Interpreting; Translation; Trainings Company: Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, AKSIONER INTERNATIONAL BAYER D.O.O. Kompleksi Green Park, SECURITIES BROKERAGE Company: REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE Kulla 2, Apt. 24, Tiranë Representative: ALBATLAS Representative: Contacts: +355 (0) 4 5601172 Mark Crawford, Chairman Representative: Alma Kraja Orjana Janushaj

110 AmCham Albania Managing Director [email protected] www.harryfultz.edu.al Address: Blv. Gjergj Fishta, Kulla www.efasolution.al Company: Activity: Foundation, Education Gora 1, Kati 4, Apt. 17, Tiranë Activity: Shoe Production and G&H PARTNERS Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2241988 Trade Representative: Company: [email protected] Brandt W. Hoffman, HOLDING STUDIO BYLIS Activity: Pharmaceutical EMBASSY OF THE UNITED Co-Founder, COO Representative: Representative Company STATES IN ALBANIA Address: Rr. Mustafa Matohiti Gjergji Begaj, Representative: Jeffrey Bowan (Pallati me Birila), Tiranë Administrator Company: Economic/Commercial Officer Contacts: +355 (0) 693325088 Address: Rr. Jordan Misja, BILANC SH.P.K. Address: Rr. e Elbasanit, Nr. 103, [email protected] Përballë Hipotekës, 1001, Tiranë Representative: Tiranë http://ghdesigned.com/ Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2402889 Erion Tushe, CEO Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2293115 Activity: Commercial Furniture, [email protected] Address: Blv. Gjergj Fishta, [email protected] Workplace Design and Strategy, Activity: Technical and Legal Qendra Alpas, Kati 2, Shk. 2, Apt. http://tirana.usembassy.gov Ergonomic Consulting Services for Properties 3, Tiranë Activity: Embassy Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4500222 Company: ­­­Company: [email protected] Company: GALLERY 70 INSTITUTI JETA E RE www.bilanc.com ENDRIT XHAFERAJ PF CONTEMPORARY ART Representative: Ilir Stavro, Activity: Accounting Software, Representative: Representative: General Administrator Business Applications and Endrit Xhaferaj, CPA Lauresha Basha Other Contact: Paul Converse Technology Address: Rr. e Bogdanëve, Pallati Administrator: Gjon Kraja Johnson Eurocoll, Kati 1, Apt. 1, Njësia Address: Rr. Abdi Toptani, Toptani Address: Rr. Themistokli Company: Bashkiake Nr. 10, Tiranë Center, Tiranë Gërmenji, Nr. 6, Tiranë BUKURIA SHQIPTARE BELI Contacts: +355 (0) 676040640 Contacts: +355 (0) 682041859, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2274660 Representative: [email protected] (0) 692041859 [email protected], Beli Cafi, President www.xhaferaj.com [email protected] [email protected] Address: Rr. Mine Peza, Pall. 102, Activity: Auditing, Accounting, www.gallery70.art www.ijr.al Lagjja 4, Tiranë Bookkeeping Activity: Creative Industry. Art Activity: Religious Non-Profit Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2256699, Gallery Mobile: +355 (0) 672079066 Company: Company: [email protected] ERMIR VEIPI PF Company: JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF Activity: Beauty Salon, Trade of Representative: GDQ INTERNATIONAL ALBANIA Cosmetics Ermir Veipi, Legal Auditor CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Representative: Suela Bala Address: Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 7, Blvd. Representative: Executive Director Company: Gjergj Fishta, Pall. Gorra Sh.p.k., Kulla Lori Neuman, Director Address: Rr. Pjetër Bogdani, DM CONSULTING SERVICES 2, Kati 10, Nr. 49, Tiranë Address: Rr. Don Bosco, Tiranë Nd. 10, H. 5, Ap. 13, Njësia ALBANIA SH.P.K. Contacts: +355 (0) 686016860 Contacts: +355 (0) 692090515 Administrative Nr. 5, 1019, Tiranë Representative: Dritan Mezini [email protected] [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2259108 Managing Partner Activity: Accounting Services, www.gdqschool.org [email protected] Address: Rruga Luigj Gurakuqi, Legal Audits and Related Services Activity: Education, International www.junior-albania.org P. 4, Apt. 7 (pranë Sheshit Avni School, K-12 Cambridge Activity: Non-Profit Organization Rustemi), Tiranë Physical Person: International Centre, ACSI and Contacts: +355 (0) 692031581 FATMIR KAZAZI MSA accredited Company: [email protected] Address: Blvd. Dëshmorët e KANTINA BARDHA www.dm-consulting.biz Kombit, Kullat Binjake, Kulla 2, Company: Representative: Donika Bardha, Kati 4, Tiranë GENDER ALLIANCE Owner Company: Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2370178 DEVELOPMENT CENTER Ekrem Bardha, Owner D&A FIN. PARTNER [email protected] Representative: Address: Rruga e Luleve, Marikaj Representative: www.kazaziconsulting.com Mirela Arqimandriti, Contacts: +355 (0) 676022479 Dritan Abazi, CEO Activity: Financial and Fiscal Executive Director [email protected] Address: Rr. Asim Vokshi, Njësia Consulting Address: Rr. Abdyl Frashëri, Pall. www.kantinabardha.al Administrative Nr. 9, Tiranë 10/1, Shk. 1, Apt. 3, Tiranë Activity: Wine Production & Trade Contacts: +355 (0) 674080686 Company: Contacts: +355 (0) 682059301 [email protected] FONDACIONI FOOD BANK [email protected] Company: www.dafpartner.com ALBANIA www.gadc.org.al KONSORT Activity: Consulting, Debt Representative: Activity: Civil Society Association Representative: Benard Shehu Collection Services Willemijntje Verburg, General Director Executive Director Company: Address: Rr. e Barrikadave, Company: Address: Rr. Ali Jegeni, Nr. 24/4- HARRY FULTZ INSTITUTE Galeria Tirana, Pallati “Conad”, EFA SOLUTION SH.P.K. ND, Sharrë, Tiranë Representative: Kati 7, Tiranë Representative: Contacts: +355 (0) 699952107 Arian Kapedani, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2260944 Etleva Laro, CEO [email protected] General Director [email protected] Address: Rr. Gjergji Balshaj, www. foodbank.al Address: Rr. Mine Peza, Tiranë www.konsort.com Godina Nr. 6, Tiranë Activity: NGO and Nonprofit Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2222008 Activity: Software Development, IT Contacts: +355 (0) 696071313 Organization [email protected] Consulting, Software Distribution

YEARBOOK 2019 111 Company Company: LABORATOR ANALIZA Company: STUDIO LIGJORE MIMOZA Company: MJEKËSORE S.T.A. SH.P.K. SADUSHAJ TIRANA INTERNATIONAL Representative: Altin Goxharaj Representative: Ines Dika Representative: Mimoza SCHOOL Administrator Country Representative Sadushaj Representative: Robert Jackson, Address: Lagjja 18 Shtatori, Address: Rr. Sami Frashëri, 23/9, Address: Rr. Vaso Pasha, Pall Director Gjirokastër Tiranë 13/1, Tiranë Address: Fshati Mullet, Kutia Contacts: +355 (0) 84 268534 Contacts: +355 (0) 692061713 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2266242 Postare 1527, Tiranë [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2365239 Activity: Medical Analysis www.sta-edu.com Activity: Notary Services [email protected] Laboratory Activity: Education, Country www.qsi.org/albania/alb Master Distributor of ETS Tests Company: Activity: NGO, Private, Nonprofit Physical Person: TETRA TECH ARD Pre-school LLAMBI KARBUNARA Company: Representative: Kevin Address: Lagjja Kastriot, Rr. SHQIPNIA-PC McLaughlin, Chief of Party Company: Brigada XI Sulmuese (Përballë Representative: Fatjon Kotoni Address: Rr. Dervish Hima, 3 WORLD VISION ALBANIA Tatimeve), Fier, Contacts: +355 Administrator Kullat pranë Stadiumit Qemal Representative: (0) 696185179, hysip@yahoo. Address: Rr. Sulejman Pasha, Stafa, Kulla 1, Apt. 91, Kati 10, Eljona Boçe Elmazi com Pall. 2/1, Zyra 1, Tiranë Tiranë National Director Activity: Trade of Hydro-Sanitary Contacts: +355 (0) 683860000 Contacts: +355 4 4504150, Address: Rr. “Skënderbej”, Products [email protected] Mobile: +355 (0) 698821315 Ndërtesa Gurten, Kati i 2-të, Activity: Computer Systems & [email protected] Tiranë Company: Services, Security Camera & www.plgp.al Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2419601 NET-SFS KRESTON SH.P.K. Maintenance Activity: United States Agency [email protected] A member of Kreston for International Development http://www.worldvision.al/ International - A Global Network Company: (USAID)-Funded Planning and Activity: Non-Profit Organization of Independent Accounting Firms­ SHQIPONJA H.I Local Governance Project (PLGP) Representative: Rezar Llukaçej Representative: Hysen Isufi Owner/ Partner Administrator Address: Rr. Muhamet Gjollesha, Address: Lagjja Ajasem, Rr. Godina Qendra Tregtare Ring, Rozafat, Shkodër Shkalla 2, Kati 6, Apt. 6, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 692094643 ASSOCIATES Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2202010; [email protected] +355 (0) 692094490 Activity: Bar-Restaurant [email protected] Contact Info www.net-sfs.al Company: Activity: Accounting, Auditing, tax SPECTRUM SH.P.K. and Other Advisory Services Representative: Artemon Jani Gjika JORGJI BALLIU Company: General Administrator/ Co- Address: Zona Industriale, Korçë PELINKU Founder Contacts: +355 (0) 82 244530 Representative: Shkëlqim Address: Rr. Sulejman Delvina, [email protected] Pelinku, President përballë postës Nr. 8, Tiranë Address: Rr. 5 Maji, Concord Contacts: +355 (0) 682068657 www.mermerballiu.al Center, Tiranë [email protected] Activity: Marble Processing Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2347425, http://WWW.SOUNDGALLERYY. Mobile: +355 (0) 692030750 AL http://WWW.SPECTRUM.AL Company: INVEST UNLIMITED ALBANIA SH.P.K. [email protected] Activity: Retail and Wholesale Representative: Kelvina Korreshi (Koxhaj) www.pelinkujeans.com, www. Trade of Electronics, Audio & Administrator pelinkustore.com Professional Light Solutions Address: Sheshi Willson, Pallati Nr. 14, Kati 2, Tiranë Activity: Trade of Garments and Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4519651 Travel Agency Company: [email protected] STRATI & PARTNERS Activity: Real Estate. Intermediation in Property Sale and Rent Company: Representative: Besnik Strati RING TELECOM SH.P.K. Administrator Representative: Krenar Xhaferi Address: Rr. Mustafa Qosja, Pall. Company: MOZENDA INC. CEO Nr. 8, Kati 3, Tiranë Representative: Mirgen Hoxha Address: Rr. Themistokli Gërmenji, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2267622 Administrator Shk. 1, K. 2, Ap. 10, Tiranë [email protected], Address: Rr. Anton Pashku, Godina 22, Yzberish, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 682044491 [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 675446541 [email protected] www.mmco.al [email protected] www.ringtc.com Activity: Legal Services and Fiscal www.mozenda.com Activity: Communication, Internet Consulting Activity: Software Development, Data Scraping from the Web Provider, Telephony Services

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»» Zhan 92 Sh.p.k. »» Net-SFS Kreston Sh.p.k. »» ZICO Sh.a. »» Optima Legal & Financial AmCham »» PricewaterhouseCoopers CONSULTING - BUSINESS Audit »» ABKONS Sh.p.k. »» Strati & Partners Members »» Adler Consulting Sh.p.k. »» Tashko Pustina – Attorneys »» Arché Consulting LISTED BY BUSINESS ACTIVITY »» Avanntive Consulting Sh.p.k. CONSTRUCTION »» BALFIN Group - Balkan »» ALB-STAR Ltd. Finance Investment »» Aluflor Sh.p.k. »» Bindi Sh.p.k. »» Bindi Sh.p.k. ADVERTISING AND BAR, RESTAURANTS, »» Boga & Associates »» Delia Group GRAPHIC DESIGN CATERING »» CBS Creative Business »» EGNATIA Group Sh.a. »» DDB Albania »» Bereqet Sh.p.k. Solutions »» ETS Sh.p.k. »» Expocity Albania »» Dajti Ekspres »» D&A Fin Partner »» Europetrol Durrës Albania »» McCANN Tirana »» Era 2000 Sh.p.k. »» Deloitte Albania Sh.a. »» Europetrol Durrës Albania »» DM Consulting Services »» FAVINA Sh.p.k. AGRICULTURAL Sh.a. Albania Sh.p.k. »» Fusha Sh.p.k. MACHINERY AND »» Gustoso »» Expocity Albania »» Gener 2 EQUIPMENT »» Hilton Garden Inn in Tirana »» Gallery 70 Contemporary Art »» Kika Sh.p.k. »» Jordil Sh.a. »» Shqiponja H.I. »» IDRA Sh.p.k. »» LEON KONSTRUKSION »» Xheko Sh.p.k. - Xheko »» KPMG Albania Sh.p.k. Sh.p.k. AGROBUSINESS Imperial Hotel »» LinkAcross »» P.V.N. - Hotel Colosseo »» Agrotal 1 Sh.a. »» NOA Sh.a. »» SALILLARI Ltd. »» AlbGarden BEAUTY SALON »» PricewaterhouseCoopers »» Tobacco Holdings Group »» CBS Creative Business »» Bukuria Shqiptare Beli Audit Sh.p.k. Solutions »» Strati & Partners »» Jordil Sh.a. CABLE CAR SERVICE CONSTRUCTION »» SHEGAJ-AGR Sh.p.k. »» Dajti Ekspres COMMUNICATIONS MATERIALS PRODUCTION »» A.E. Distribution »» Aluflor Sh.p.k. AIRLINE CAR AND VEHICLE TRADE »» ABCom Sh.p.k. »» ANTEA Cement »» Lufthansa Group – Albania »» Artinel 95 Sh.p.k. »» Bindi Sh.p.k. »» Berdica Cement »» Auto Star Albania »» BNT Electronics »» FAVINA Sh.p.k. ARCHITECTURE AND »» Tendence 3A »» Communication Progress »» GBX Sh.p.k. DESIGN Sh.p.k. »» Jorgji Balliu »» G&H Partners CLEANING SERVICES »» DDB Albania »» Llambi Karbunara-Physical »» Fusha Sh.p.k. »» Expocity Albania Person AUDITING, ACCOUNTING, »» Albpastrim Sh.p.k. »» Ring Telecom »» Renova Sh.p.k. BOOKKEEPING »» TCN »» SALILLARI Ltd. »» Avanntive Consulting Sh.p.k. COMMERCE, WHOLESALE »» Telekom Albania Sh.a. »» Boga & Associates AND RETAIL »» Vodafone Albania Sh.a. COSMETICS TRADE AND »» Deloitte Albania »» Agrotal 1 Sh.a. ESTHETICS »» Endrit Xhaferaj »» B & A - 02 CONSULTING- »» AVON Cosmetics Albania »» Ermir Veipi »» Beta Sh.p.k. ENGINEERING PROJECTS »» Bukuria Shqiptare Beli »» Ernst & Young Albania »» Bindi Sh.p.k. »» ALB-STAR Ltd. »» Exatto Sh.p.k. »» Bozgo Sh.p.k. »» Aluflor Sh.p.k. CUSTOMS AGENCY »» Fatmir Kazazi-Physical Person »» Coffee Club Albania »» Bindi Sh.p.k. »» A & A Group »» Grant Thornton »» Dajti Construxion »» GSA Sh.p.k. »» Holly & Endi Auditing Sh.p.k. »» Dinamo Sh.a. DUTY FREE SERVICES »» KPMG Albania Sh.p.k. »» Efa Solution Sh.p.k. CONSULTING - LEGAL »» Albanian Duty Free »» Net-SFS Kreston Sh.p.k. »» G&H Partners SERVICES Distribution »» PricewaterhouseCoopers »» Gallery 70 Contemporary Art »» ABKONS Sh.p.k. Audit »» GBX Sh.p.k. »» Boga & Associates EDUCATION, PRIVATE »» GSA Sh.p.k. »» CC LAW OFFICE SCHOOLS BANKS »» Iris Sh.p.k. »» CR Partners »» Abraham Lincoln Foundation »» Alpha Bank Albania Sh.a. »» Marketing & Distribution, »» D&A Fin Partner of Albania »» American Bank of Albania »» Deloitte Albania »» GDQ International Christian Investments »» Miell Tirana Sh.a. »» Fatmir Kazazi-Physical School »» Credins Bank »» Pelinku Person »» Harry Fultz Institute »» Intesa Sanpaolo Bank of »» Spectrum Sh.p.k. »» KALO & ASSOCIATES »» S.T.A Sh.p.k. Albania »» Tafaj "Z" Sh.p.k. »» KPMG Albania Sh.p.k. »» Tirana International School »» Procredit Bank Sh.a. »» Tobacco Holdings Group »» LinkAcross »» Turgut Ozal Education Sh.a. »» United Bank of Albania Sh.p.k. »» LPA Legal »» Woodrow Wilson School

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ELECTRICAL »» Miell Tirana Sh.a. »» Kastrati Hotels & Tower »» Western Atlas International APPLICATIONS AND »» Relikaj Sh.p.k. »» P.V.N. - Hotel Colosseo Inc. APPLIANCES »» Shqiponja H.I. »» Xheko Sh.p.k. - Xheko »» BNT Electronics »» Teuta Durrës Imperial Hotel PACKAGING MATERIALS, »» ETS Sh.p.k. »» Tona Co Sh.p.k. PACKAGING MACHINERIES »» GSA Sh.p.k. INSURANCE »» Dimapak Sh.p.k. FOOD AND BEVERAGE »» Intersig Vienna Insurance EMBASSY TRADE Group PHARMACEUTICALS »» Embassy of the United States »» American Noble Coffee »» SIGAL Uniqa Group Austria »» Bayer D.O.O. Tirana in Albania »» DEVI 20-Group Sh.p.k. »» Sigma Interalbanian Vienna Representative Office »» EGNATIA Group Sh.a. Insurance Group »» BGP Products Switzerland EMPLOYMENT AND HR »» Kantina e Pijeve Gj. K. GmbH (Mylan) SERVICES Skënderbeu INTERNATIONAL »» Florifarma »» AIMS International - Albania »» Miell Tirana Sh.a. INSPECTION SERVICES, »» Fufarma Sh.a. »» DM Consulting Services »» ZICO Sh.a. QUALITY MANAGEMENT »» Rejsi Farma Albania Sh.p.k. SERVICES FOUNDATIONS, »» TUV Austria Hellas Ltd. (Dega REAL ESTATE, PROPERTY ENERGY SUPPLY ASSOCIATIONS, NGOS, Shqipëri) ASSESSMENT »» Devoll Hydropower Sh.a. PROJECTS »» Century 21 Albania subsidiary of Statkraft AS »» Abraham Lincoln Foundation INTERNET PROVIDER »» Holding Studio Bylis »» FAVINA Sh.p.k. of Albania »» ABCom Sh.p.k. »» Invest Unlimited Albania »» GSA Sh.p.k. »» Albanian-American »» Ring Telecom Sh.p.k. »» KESH Sh.a. Development Foundation »» Starnet Sh.p.k. (AADF) »» TCN SECURITY SCREENING EXPLORATION AND »» CBS Creative Business »» S2 Albania RESEARCH SERVICES Solutions INVESTMENT »» Bankers Petroleum Albania Ltd. »» Fondacioni Food Bank MANAGEMENT SECURITY SYSTEMS AND Albania »» BALFIN Group - Balkan SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES AND »» GDQ International Christian Finance Investment »» Atom Sh.p.k. INSTITUTIONS School »» BNT Electronics »» AK-INVEST Sh.a. »» Gender Alliance Development ITC SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT, »» ICTS Albania »» Aksioner International Center SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT »» Shqipnia-PC Securities Brokerage »» Harry Fultz Institute »» A.E. Distribution »» TCN »» Albanian Financial Institution Sh.p.k. »» Instituti Jeta e Re »» ABCom Sh.p.k. »» Alpha Bank Albania Sh.a. »» Junior Achievement of »» Atom Sh.p.k. SHOE PRODUCTION & »» American Bank of Albania »» Bilanc Sh.p.k. TRADE Investments »» LinkAcross »» BNT Electronics »» Efa Solution Sh.p.k. »» CBS Creative Business »» Kantina Bardha »» CCS Solutions »» MRDC International »» Communication Progress TELEPHONY SERVICES »» Credins Bank Foundation Sh.p.k. »» Ring Telecom »» Easy Pay »» Tetra Tech ARD »» Facilization Sh.p.k. »» Smart Call »» Ernst & Young Albania »» World Vision Albania »» InfoSoft Systems Sh.p.k. »» Telekom Albania Sh.a. »» Financial Union Tirana/ »» Intech + Sh.p.k. »» Vodafone Albania Sh.a. Western Union FURNITURE »» Konsort »» Intesa Sanpaolo Bank of MANUFACTURING AND »» Microsoft Albania TEXTILES AND GARMENT Albania TRADE, SHELVING UNITS »» Mozenda Inc. MANUFACTURING »» Iute Credit Albania »» Beta Sh.p.k. »» S2 Albania »» Ambra S.r.l. »» KPMG Albania Sh.p.k. »» Dajti Construxion »» Shqipnia-PC »» Marlotex »» NOA Sh.a. »» EURO-BIÇAKU Sh.p.k. »» TCN »» PricewaterhouseCoopers »» G&H Partners TOBACCO Audit »» GSA Sh.p.k. LANGUAGE SERVICE »» British American Tobacco »» Procredit Bank Sh.a. »» Tafaj "Z" Sh.p.k. PROVIDER Albania »» United Bank of Albania »» Albania Language Service »» Japan Tobacco International GALLERY/ ART »» Philip Morris Albania Sh.p.k. FOOD AND BEVERAGE »» Gallery 70 Contemporary Art LOGISTICS »» PRIMALL Sh.p.k. PRODUCTION »» A & A Group »» Tobacco Holdings Group »» Bereqet Sh.p.k. GLASS PRODUCTION »» ZICO Sh.a. Sh.p.k. »» Birra Korça Sh.p.k. »» Aluflor Sh.p.k. »» Bozgo Sh.p.k. »» Guardian Glass MEDICINAL PLANTS AND TRANSPORT AND COURIER »» Coca-Cola Bottling Shqipëria HERBS SERVICES »» DEVI 20-Group Sh.p.k. HEALTHCARE AND »» Relikaj Sh.p.k. »» A & A Group »» E.H.W. Sh.p.k. RELATED SERVICES »» Notary Services Studio »» DHL International Albania »» EGNATIA Group Sh.a. »» Iris Sh.p.k. Ligjore Mimoza Sadushaj Ltd. »» Era 2000 Sh.p.k. »» Laborator Analiza Mjekësore- »» Ulysses Enterprises Sh.p.k. »» Fondacioni Food Bank Albania Altin Goxharaj OIL AND GAS »» United Transport-UPS »» Gustoso »» B & A - 02 »» Kantina Bardha HOTELS »» Bankers Petroleum Albania Ltd. TRAVEL AND TOUR »» Kantina e Pijeve Gj. K. »» Dajti Ekspres »» Europetrol Durrës Albania AGENCY Skënderbeu »» Hilton Garden Inn in Tirana Sh.a. »» Albatlas

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Korça Photography: Albes Fusha

Riviera Photography: Albes Fusha

FOUNDING & HONORARY MEMBERS Gary A. Moinette Former AmCham President Lorenzo Roncari Former AmCham Vice President Krenar Loloçi Former AmCham Board Member Nick Karas Former AmCham Board Member Charles Levesque Former Economic/Commercial Officer, US Embassy

HONORARY MEMBERS OF AMCHAM: Alexander Arvizu US Ambassador to Albania Charles Levesque Former US Economic Commercial Officer to Albania David Anderson Former AmCham President James Jeffrey Former US Ambassador to Albania Jeffrey Griffin Former AmCham President John L. Withers Former US Ambassador to Albania Lorenzo Roncari Founding Member Marcie Ries Former US Ambassador to Albania Floreta Faber Former Executive Director of AmCham Albania Henry Jardine Former US Deputy Chief of Mission to Albania Mark Crawford Former President of AmCham Albania Enida Bezhani Former Executive Director of AmCham Albania PUBLISHER: AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN ALBANIA Yearbook 2018

PUBLISHER American Chamber of Commerce in Albania

DESIGN AND LAYOUT BY: Eduard Bujari

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AmCham thanks all people and companies who have provided materials and informations for this Yearbook. The content of this publication cannot be reproduced in full or part without the prior written permission of the publisher.

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Vjosa River Photography: Albes Fusha