Monika brings over 15 years executive search experience with focus on top management positions. Prior to establishing her own business, she worked for 3 years as Partner with an international search firm, 5 years as Senior Investment Officer for an EBRD venture capital and more than 7 years in managing positions within private and public sector. Her primary executive search expertise stays within Financial & Professional Services, engineering systems, oil & Energy and Consumer. The diversified assignment portfolio, has enabled Monika a vast knowledge and insight on various industry value chains as well as a reputable network of professionals. In addition, Monika has gained expertise in Board Services through in company consultations as an IFC Certified Expert in Corporate Governance and Board Leadership Training. She is also an experienced Executive Coach Monika holds a Diploma in Engineering, a MSc in Economics as well as a Degree in Consulting Management by WAK, Kiel, Germany. She is key founder and Board Chair of Corporate Governance Institute (Albanian Director’s Association member of ecoDa), pioneered the Albanian Management Consultant certification and continuously contributes in developing the national standards of consultant profession as a Board Member of Albanian Consultants Network. Besides her native Albanian, she speaks fluent English, Italian and German.