Steering Board

Piro XHIXHO

CHAIRMAN

Was born in 1952, graduated in 1975 as “Electronic Engineer” at Tirana University.
Since he was graduated, he has been working in post-telecommunications sector, with his professional career culminating as “General Director of Post-Telecommunications” at the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Telecommunications.
Before being appointed as Chairman of Steering Board of AKEP, on 26.11.2009, he has assisted as project expert for GTZ and European Commission in Tirana.

Alketa MUKAVELATI

MEMBER

Was born in 1975, graduated in 1998 as “Lawyer”, at Tirana University. In 2000 starts her career in post-telecommunications sector as lawyer and before being appointed as Member of Steering Board of AKEP on 26.11.2009, used to work as “Director of Post-Telecommunications’ Policies” in the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Telecommunications.

Benon PALOKA

MEMBER

Was born in 1971, graduated in 1993, at Shkodra University “Luigj Gurakuqi” in “Mathematics-Physics”. In 2000 he is awarded the title “Master of Science in Information Systems Development” from the University of Hertfordshire. Works as a professor of informatics at Shkodra University “Luigj Gurakuqi”. Before being appointed as Member of Steering Board of AKEP used to work as “Director of Information Technology Service” at the Parliament of Albania.

Alban KARAPICI

MEMBER

Was born in 1968, graduated in 1992, as Electronic Engineer at Polytechnic University of Tirana. He is M.Sc. in telecommunications and MBA. He is graduating in PhD in Information technology and communications.
Result-oriented Telecom Manager and Network Engineer and with 19 years of experience specifically in Telecommunications & IT systems.
Before being appointed as Member of Steering Board of AKEP used to work as member of National Council of Radio Television and Advisor of CEO, at Albtelecom.

Zamira NURÇE (XHIHOLLI)

MEMBER

Graduated in 1988, “Financier” at the University of Agriculture, Tirana. In 2007 she is awarded the title "Master in Agricultural Policies". The experience gained in the field of economy is demonstrated working as part time professor at University of Agricultural of Tirana, before being appointed as Member of Steering Board of AKEP, on 26.11.2009.