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Welcoming speech of the Executive Director, Ms. Gertjana Drita at the ADGF 10th anniversary ceremony

On the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Albanian Development Guarantee Foundation (ADGF), the Executive Director, Ms. Gertjana Drita, emphasized the importance of this moment as a reflection on the success, partnerships and impact of the foundation on the Albanian economy.

“Today, we do not celebrate just an anniversary – but a story of success, cooperation and concrete impact on the development of the Albanian economy,” said Ms. Drita in her opening remarks.

She recalled the beginnings of ADGF in 2015, with the support of the European Union and the Albanian Government, through the IPA program, as well as the subsequent expansion of the fund with contributions from the German Government through KfW.

Thanks to this cooperation, ADGF has guaranteed over 200 million euros in loans, supporting more than 30 thousand businesses in all sectors and regions of the country.

“We have helped bold ideas turn into real businesses that not only survive, but grow and create jobs,” she emphasized, underlining the role of guarantees in fostering sustainable and inclusive development.

Ms. Drita expressed special gratitude to international donors, the ADGF Board, financial partners and the foundation team, emphasizing that “their dedication and professionalism are the true strength of this institution.”

In conclusion, she presented the new identity of ADGF, as a symbol of development and the new chapter that the foundation is opening after a decade of impact.

“After ten years of development and transformation, ADGF today has a new look, more inclusive and more representative of our mission.

The future is a new chapter that we will write together – with trust, partnership and a vision for a stronger, greener and more sustainable Albanian economy.”

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Gertjana Drita

Executive Director

Gertjana joined ADGF at the beginning of 2020 and currently holds the position of Executive Director at the foundation.
She has more than 15 years of experience in the banking system, covering management positions in Human Resources Management and Small & Medium Enterprises Business Department.
Gertjana has graduated in Finance & Accounting at University of Tirana and has participated in many international development trainings programs.

Laureta Domi

Chief Guarantee Officer

Laureta joined ADGF at the beginning of 2022 and currently holds the position of Chief Guarantee Officer at the foundation.
She is an experienced Finance and Banking Senior Manager with 19 years in team building, leadership, sales force effectiveness, customer experience and portfolio management.
Laureta has a Bachelor’s degree and Master of Science degree in Management from the Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana, as well as a Master Degree in Finance and Banking from the Institute Universitaire Kort Bosch, in Switzerland besides many certificated courses and trainings. She also lectures as a visiting professor in Aleksandër Moisiu University.

Ermir Çoba

Agro & RE Portfolio Manager

Ermir joined ADGF in May 2022 and is responsible for managing the Agro and Energy Efficiency/ Renewable Energy guarantee portfolio.
He has about 15 years of experience in the banking and microfinance system, holding several positions, related to credit financial analysis, risk reporting and risk assessment.
Ermir graduated in Accounting at the University of Tirana and also holds several national and international certifications in the field of accounting, risk management, financial analysis, agriculture lending, etc.

Aurela Tomini

Portfolio Manager

Aurela joined ADGF in November 2025 as a Portfolio Manager.
She is an experienced banking professional with two decades in the financial industry, having held diverse roles in sales, risk management, and product development.
Aurela graduated from the Agricultural University of Tirana, earning her Bachelor’s degree in Agri-Business in 2005. Throughout her career, she has also completed numerous professional trainings that have further strengthened her expertise in banking operations, credit processes, and financial analysis.

Besiana Lika

Chief Financial Officer & Risk Manager

Besiana joined ADGF in 2016 and is responsible for the financial management and the risk aspects of the foundation. Also, she serves as the Secretary to the Board of Directors.
She has a background in finance, accounting, risk and business analytics.
Besiana earned a Bachelor degree in Finance & Accounting in 2012 and a Master of Science in Finance in 2014, in the Faculty of Economy at the University of Tirana. Since her graduation, she is also working as a part time lecturer at the Faculty of Economy.

Stelina Shefqeti

Finance & Administration Officer

Stelina joined ADGF in 2021 and is responsible for the financial and administrative activities of the foundation.
Stelina earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance in 2020 and a Master of Science in Finance in 2022 from the Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana. In addition, she has pursued several professional courses and trainings focused on accounting, financial analysis and financial modeling.