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  • Comment: The referencing is way too poor compared with the bold claims made in this draft. --Johannes (Talk) (Contribs) (Articles) 16:48, 12 July 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: The previous reviewer noted that all profile links should be removed. This advice was ignored, and some were added instead. It is now worse than previously. ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 14:54, 24 June 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: Get rid of the profile links we don't care what he or others who work with him say about him. Once those are removed there is nothing here to demonstrate how he meets the criteria in WP:ANYBIO McMatter (talk)/(contrib) 15:45, 23 May 2024 (UTC)

Senton Kaçaniku
Born (1988-09-17) September 17, 1988 (age 36)
Mitrovica, Kosovo
NationalityAlbanian
Education
  • University of Salford (LLM in International Commercial Law)
OccupationBusinessman
Known forCEO of Spore Finance, Inc.

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

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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

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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.[1][2].

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[3].

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[4].

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[5][6][7].

Media Coverage

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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[8][9].

His interviews and public appearances establish his reputation as a thought leader in the business world who cares about democracy and human rights[10]

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[11], corporate social responsibility[12]

Contributions to Trade and Diplomacy

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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[13].

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[14].

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

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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[15][16].

In 2013, he was honored as a One Young World Ambassador and Kosovo Flagbearer in Johannesburg, South Africa[17][18]

References

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  1. ^ Spore Finance - About Us
  2. ^ Spore Finance - Team
  3. ^ Senton Kaçaniku on Forbes Business Council
  4. ^ Four International Companies Show Interest in the Kosovo Telecom
  5. ^ Senton Kaçaniku at Polish Economic Forum
  6. ^ Multiband Global Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Senton Kaçaniku
  7. ^ Kosovo Parliament
  8. ^ Business with Guts - Embark On The Audacious Journey of Entrepreneurship
  9. ^ Is Artificial Intelligence the Solution to Our Healthcare Problems?
  10. ^ Through elections you have political legitimacy | Senton Kacaniku Interview
  11. ^ Debat+ | Kosovo's most watched TV program
  12. ^ Kaçaniku Participates at CSR Europe's General Assembly
  13. ^ Privatization of Kosovo Telecom
  14. ^ Ken Paxton's Visit to Kosovo
  15. ^ Senton Kaçaniku elected CEO of CSR Kosovo
  16. ^ CSR Kosovo
  17. ^ One Young World Ambassador
  18. ^ One Young World
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Category:1988 births Category:Living people Category:People from Mitrovica, Kosovo Category:Albanian businesspeople Category:Kosovan businesspeople Category:University of Salford alumni Category:Conservatives Category:Albanian expatriates Category:Business leaders

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