As the Chief Government Relations Officer of HHERF, Edi is responsible for building relationships with governments and public sector organizations that can help us achieve our mission of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). With extensive experience in public policy and government affairs, Edi is responsible for identifying and engaging with key stakeholders in government, including policymakers, regulators, and officials, to advocate for policies and programs that support our goals. Edi works closely with the HHERF leadership team to ensure that our programs and initiatives are aligned with government priorities and that we are making a meaningful impact on the lives of people around the world. With his expertise in public policy and government relations, Edi plays a critical role in helping HHERF to achieve its vision of making quality healthcare accessible to all.

Edi has many years of global experience in the private and public sectors. Edi is also the Founder and Managing Director of ESMB Solutions based in Dubai, he also held different positions in the private and the public sector, and he has been Managing Director of ND Group in Western Balkans for the last 6 years and has worked with Ecolog International in Africa and Western Balkans on several projects.

Edi has worked also for several renowned companies in the past years on investments in the Western Balkans and Kosovo such as strategic projects in airports, highways, and the energy sector. He has extensive experience as a senior advisor for Kosovo’s Prime Minister and former President of Kosovo Hashim Thaçi for more than 15 years. He has graduated in Political Science and is fluent in English, German, and Serbian. He is married and is a father of 3 children.