Irfan Percuku is a versatile business professional who has served as the Managing Partner at Fati Group since 2012.
He holds a degree in Business Administration from FH Neu-Ulm (2008), specializing in Controlling and Treasury. His career began in wood processing and retail, advancing from a trainee to Assistant Store Manager at Handelshof. Following his studies, he transitioned into finance, working as an Accounting Analyst at IBM and later as the Head of Controlling at Preiss-Daimler. He also completed multiple specialized training programs in commerce and management.
Zenun Krasniqi is a prominent entrepreneur, investor, and the Chairman of the Albanian-German Business Union in Germany. He owns and co-owns a diverse portfolio of companies operating across Germany, Kosovo, and Albania. His businesses span vital economic sectors, including real estate, construction, gastronomy, industry, and energy. Focused on regional growth, Krasniqi fosters job creation, drives strategic investments, and strengthens international trade networks. His vision centers on leveraging cross-border collaboration and institutional partnerships to unlock new economic opportunities and build long-term commercial bridges between Germany and the Balkans.
Shqipe Neziri Vela is an international development professional with extensive experience in energy, mining and anti-corruption. She has led programmes worldwide to advance transparency and accountability in natural resource governance. She has worked with the U.S. Department of State, the World Bank, UNDP, UNICEF and OSCE, and lectured on global energy policy at RIT Kosovo. She chairs Kosovo Women in Energy and Mining and mentors students and professionals from diverse backgrounds and countries.
Dennis Gies, CEO of Toynamics Europe GmbH (part of the Hape Group), directs the company’s European sales, operations, and digital commerce. He maintains a strong connection to Kosovo through a software development hub in Pristina. Dedicated to international growth, Gies focuses on strengthening business cooperation between Germany and Kosovo. He actively seeks to exchange experiences with fellow entrepreneurs while exploring new strategic opportunities in technology, digitalization, services, and global business development to expand the group’s market-leading toy and educational portfolio.
Aris Matopoulos is Professor of Supply Chain Design at Cranfield University. His work focuses on sustainable, resource-efficient supply chains, spanning circular economy, Scope 3 carbon modelling and the EU’s CBAM and its implications for manufacturers and exporters. He was awarded the first Royal Society Short Industry Fellowship in supply chain research and has worked with 100 companies through ERDF-funded projects,. He has contributed to EU Horizon 2020 and industry-funded sustainability projects, published many peer-reviewed papers, and holds FCILT and SFHEA designations.
Building networks, unlocking potential, and achieving impact—this is what Anette Groschupp stands for. A lawyer and Deputy Managing Director of Corporate Services at the Chamber of Skilled Crafts Region Stuttgart (HWK Stuttgart), she approaches collaboration by looking beyond borders. She opens doors for skilled professionals from Kosovo living abroad, ensuring their qualifications are recognized and valued. As a founding member of the Stuttgart Kosovo Action Committee, she drives initiatives in B2B partnerships, vocational training, and professional development. Her driving force: empowering women in business and the workforce, creating opportunities, and turning contacts into concrete projects.
Christian Binnig is an expert in adult education and dual vocational training. As Team Leader for Inter-company Training and Technical Further Education at the Chamber of Skilled Crafts Region Stuttgart (HWK Stuttgart), he bridges the perspectives of apprentices, skilled workers, training centers, and businesses, developing practical qualification programs for the workforce of tomorrow. Drawing on his experience at the intersection of initial training, continuing education, and skilled workforce development, Christian Binnig brings a practical perspective to the future of vocational training; he demonstrates how to inspire individuals and companies to embrace lifelong learning and how to sustainably build the skills needed for a rapidly changing world of work.
Mr. Wittmann is working as an economic correspondent for Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) since August 2024, covering the Western Balkans. Through analyses of the macroeconomic situation, key industries, and business practices, he supports German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in entering the markets in the region.
Previously, Mr. Wittmann served as a GTAI economic correspondent covering Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. Before that, he worked at the German-Russian Chamber of Commerce (AHK), for a service provider in the automotive supply industry, and as a research associate at the University of Regensburg.
Mentor Pllana is an intellectual entrepreneur, researcher, and business leader whose work bridges academic thinking with entrepreneurial practice. His educational background and postgraduate studies laid the foundation for developing innovative management concepts, including the 5P Business Framework. He is the founder of Pllana Ventures, comprising three leading business entities: Pllana Capital, InstaBuilt, and Cherry Communities, which advance sustainable real estate, industrialized construction, and community development across Europe and the United States. His work integrates technology, energy, circular construction, innovation, and sustainability to develop scalable solutions shaping the future of living and investing.
Daniel Zittel leads Sales and Business Innovation for the Defence business at Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks (MBS), which operates mainly through a Direct Sales model.
He joined Daimler in 2004 and has held various roles in Sales & Marketing for MercedesBenz Trucks across Europe and China. His career includes assignments in Luxembourg, Stuttgart, Hamburg, and Berlin, where he led Used Trucks for six years before taking over
New Truck Sales Germany.
In 2022, Daniel became CEO of Daimler Trucks & Buses (China) Ltd., managing the Mercedes-Benz Trucks import business and integrating it into the joint venture BFDA.
At the end of 2024, he returned to Germany to lead the growing Defence business of Daimler Truck before assuming his current role as Director and Chief Sales Officer for Daimler Truck Defence & Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks.