The Top 10 Richest People in Albania in 2016

TIRANA, September 14

The findings of a survey on the super-rich Albanian people during 2016 were unveiled on Wednesday. The survey conducted by Pashko European Institute, part of the European Education Initiative, and Mapo Publications referred to an analysis based on the official data of balance sheets submitted at the National Business Center. Mapo.al says that the methodology used for the survey shows best international practices used by Capgemini, KnightFrank, and Wealth-X. These practices were adapted to Albanian contexts. Moreover, the survey method focused on two main components realized gain or profit and equity.
Further on, it is highlighted that the businesses that didn’t declare their profit are positioned below in the list. But who are the ten richest Albanians for 2016 according to the above-mentioned survey?

1. Samir Mane – President and owner of Balfin Group. Services: Construction of commercial and industrial areas, investments in agriculture, and tourism. Based in Tirana.
2. Shefqet Kastrati – President of Kastrati Group. Services: oil trading and storage, financing, chartering. Based in Durres.
3. Vasil Naci – CEO and President of AGNA Group. Services: import and distribution of drinks, food, home and personal care, Tobacco, outdoor advertising, leadership academy, advertising agency, property development, hydro energy. Based in Tirana, but the company has expanded its activity in Greece, Kosovo, Serbia, and Montenegro.
4. Behar Cukaj – Owner of Bolv Oil. Services: wholesale and transport of fuels. Based in Kashar, Tirana
5. Tom Doshi – Lawmaker, one of the richest members of the Albanian Parliament, and administrator of several companies.
6. Rrok Gjoka – Owner of Gjoka Construction. Services: industrial and civil construction, transport infrastructure. Based in Tirana.
7. Grigor Joti – CEO of InfoSoft Albania. Services: technological consultation, implementation and support services, system integration of large, medium and small-sized organizations. Based in Tirana.
8. Idajet Ismailaj – Owner of Albstar Ltd: Services: Engineering works, transport infrastructure, design of civil and industrial works. Based in Patos, Fier.
9. Vilma Nushi – Owner of Marketing and Distribution Ltd. Services: import, distribution, and marketing of health, home, beauty, food, drinks, alcohol, cigarettes, office, and mobile communication. Based in Vore, Tirana
10. Pellumb Salillari – President of Salillari Ltd. Services: construction, transport infrastructure, industrial and civil building. Based in Tirana
This is the third year that this survey is conducted. Here are the lists of the top ten richest people in Albania for the two previous years.

2015 Ranking

1. Samir Mane
2. Vasil Naci
3. Shefqet Kastrati
4. Vjollca Hoxha
5. Edmond Leka
6. Grigor Joti
7. Idajet Ismailaj
8. Vilma Nushi
9. Bashkim Ulaj
10. Artan Dulaku

2014 Ranking

1. Samir Mane
2. Vasil Naci
3. Bashkim Ulaj
4. Artan Dulaku
5. Vjollca Hoxha
6. Shefqet Kastrati
7. Grigor Joti
8. Edmond Leka
9. Vilma Nushi
10. Rame Geci

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