Draft:Senton Kaçaniku

Senton Kaçaniku (born September 17, 1988) is an Albanian businessman and advisor, currently serving as the CEO of Spore Finance, Inc., a private equity firm focused on emerging markets in the Western Balkans and Africa. He is also a member of the Forbes Business Council and an Executive Advisor at BWA Deutschland.

Early Life and Education
Senton Kaçaniku was born on September 17, 1988, in Mitrovica, Kosovo. He attended various schools across America and Europe before earning an LLM in International Commercial Law from the University of Salford, a top business school in the UK.

Professional Achievements
Senton Kaçaniku began his career at British American Tobacco (BAT), where he gained extensive knowledge and skills. He later worked at Nestlé, further building his expertise in international business. Kaçaniku is currently the CEO of Spore Finance, Inc., where he leverages relationships, capital, and expertise to enhance the growth and profitability of portfolio companies. .

He is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, where he shares insights on global economic trends and business strategies, particularly in emerging markets.

During the first Trump Presidency, Kaçaniku became known as the leader of an initiative to privatize the state owned Telecom of Kosovo with American capital and heavy political support from President Trump's circle.

Kaçaniku is known for his previous role as a Senior Vice President at Multiband Global, and for his regular Keynote speeches at the Polish Economic Forum and the European Congress of Local Governments, discussing topics such as business and democracy.

Media Coverage
Senton's work has been highlighted in various media outlets, including national and international television. He has been featured in articles such as "Business with Guts - Embark On The Audacious Journey of Entrepreneurship" and "Is Artificial Intelligence the Solution to Our Healthcare Problems?" on Conservative Insights.

His interviews and public appearances establish his reputation as a thought leader in the business world who cares about democracy and human rights

Among others, he has spoken as a panelist on Kosovo's largest national TV programs on matters of his expertise such as lobbying, international business and relations, corporate social responsibility

Contributions to Trade and Diplomacy
Senton played a key role in the US-led attempted privatization of the Kosovo Telecom in 2019, working alongside Congressman Ryan Zinke shortly after Zinke's resignation as Secretary of the Interior.

In another initiative, Senton was seen in very close collaboration with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife Senator Angela Paxton, visiting the "Kosovar Alamo" to honor the resistance of the Jashari family in Prekaz before an official visit to the Kosovo Parliament to discuss 5G security and address foreign threats.

His affiliations with African leaders and his insights on emerging markets, as discussed in his Forbes articles, underscore his influence in global trade.

Philanthropy and Community Engagement
Senton is deeply committed to philanthropy. He led the Frozen Music project and served as the CEO of CSR Kosovo, spearheading various corporate social responsibility initiatives.

In 2013, he was honored as a One Young World Ambassador and Kosovo Flagbearer in Johannesburg, South Africa