Artan Konini

Founder & General Manager

Education:

2002 – 2005:  University Rene Descartes, Paris V, Paris, France – Bachelor Degree for economics and business administration (graduated with honors)

2006 – 2007:  University Rene Descartes, Paris V, Paris, France – Master Degree for entrepreneurship, creation and management of SME (graduated with honors)

Working experience:

2007 – 2008: Societe Generale Bank Albania – Research & Development of financial products at Treasury Department

2009 – 2012: Societe Generale Bank Albania – Customer Relationship Manager for Albanian Corporate companies at Business Division

2012 – 2014: Raiffesien Bank Albania – Customer Relationship Manager for Albanian Corporate companies at Business Division

From 2014: Eria Textiles – Founder & General Manager (100+ employees)

Languages: Albanian, English, French, Italian

Artan Konini’s journey from academic excellence in Paris to influential roles in banking and, ultimately, founding and leading Eria Textiles showcases a remarkable fusion of education, experience, and entrepreneurial spirit. Fluent in multiple languages, Artan brings a global perspective to his role as the Founder & General Manager of Eria Textiles, steering a thriving team toward success. Connect with Artan to explore possibilities or simply exchange ideas.

Email: artan.konini@eriatextiles.com

Klodjana Bala

Production Manager

Education:

2009 – 2013:  University Aleksander Xhuvani, Elbasan, Albania – Bachelor Degree for Textile Engineering

Working experience:

From 2014: Eria Textiles – Production Manager

From 2014: State Professional School of Textiles – Part time lecturer

Languages: Albanian, English, French, Italian

At the helm of production excellence, Klodjana Bala, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Engineering, brings a dynamic energy to her role as the Production Manager at Eria Textiles. With a commitment to both industry practice and education, Klodjana has been sharing her expertise as a part-time lecturer at the State Professional School of Textiles since 2014. Fluent in multiple languages, she seamlessly navigates the global landscape. Connect with Klodjana to explore production synergies or educational collaborations.

Email: klodjana.bala@eriatextiles.com

Zarina Peci

HR & Logistics Manager

 

Education:

2005 – 2009: University Aleksander Xhuvani, Elbasan, Albania – Bachelor Degree for Finance

Working experience:

2010 – 2011: Sky Net – Logistics

2011 – 2014: National Water Supply Company – Head of Sales

From 2014: Eria Textiles – HR & Logistics Manager

Languages: Albanian, English, Italian

Zarina Peci stands as the Office Manager at Eria Textiles, steering the departments of human resources, accounting & finance, logistics and maintenance with finesse. Her journey, starting with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, encompasses diverse experiences from logistics at Sky Net to heading sales at the National Water Supply Company. Since 2014, Zarina has been an integral part of Eria Textiles, ensuring seamless HR and accounting operations and efficient logistics management. Connect with Zarina for insights into human capital, finance or logistics.

Email: zarina.peci@eriatextiles.com

Erinda Arapi

Quality Manager

 

Education:

2003 – 2006: Instituto Europeo Di Design, Madrid, Spain – Digital Design

2000 – 2003: Escuela de Artes No. 2, Madrid, Spain

Working experience:

2006 – 2007: Tele 5 (Spanish TV Channel) – Motion Graphics Designer for Hormigas Blancas Tv Show

2008 – 2012: DDB – Art Director (publicity campaigns for Vodafone, Raifeissen Bank)

2012 – 2013: Ogilvy & Mather – Art Director (publicity campaigns for Albanian Mobile Communication, Hygeia Hospital, Tirana Bank)

2014 – 2018: Landmark Communications – Art Director (publicity campaigns for Societe Generale Bank, QTU Shopping Center, TEG Shopping Center, TOPTANI Shopping Center)

From 2018:  Eria Textiles – Quality Manager

Languages: Albanian, English, Spanish, Italian

Erinda Arapi brings an artistic touch to quality management as the Quality Manager at Eria Textiles. Her journey from digital design in Madrid to crafting publicity campaigns for major brands demonstrates a unique blend of artistic flair and professional acumen. Fluent in multiple languages, Erinda adds a global perspective to her role. Connect with Erinda to explore the intersection of art and quality in the textile industry.

Email: erinda.arapi@eriatextiles.com