Dr. Natasha Ahmetaj, Second Deputy Governor

Dr. Natasha Ahmetaj is the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania since 6 May 2015, and member of the Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania since December 2014.

On 31 March 2022, the Parliament of the Republic of Albania re-elected Dr Ahmetaj as member of the Supervisory Council. On 6 April 2022, the Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania re-elected Ms Natasha Ahmetaj as Second Deputy Governor for a second term.

Dr. Ahmetaj graduated in 1987 from the Faculty of Economics, University of Tirana as an economist. She earned a “Masters in Economy” degree in 2000 and “Doctor of Sciences in Economy” in 2004, from the University of Tirana.

She started her academic carrier in 1994 as a lecturer of subjects on: ”Macro economy”, ”Micro economy”, and ”Monetary economy”, till 2001. During this period, Ms Ahmetaj held the position of the Head of Business Department and later of the Dean of Trade Faculty, at the Public University “Ismail Qemali”, in Vlora.

In 2001, She started her carrier in the banking sector, and was appointed Director of the National Commercial Bank (BKT), Vlora Branch. Ms Ahmetaj has also advanced her career in this sector starting with the position of the Head of the Marketing Department, BKT– Head Office, and as Administrator of the National Commercial Bank (BKT). She held this position till her election as a member of the Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania in 2014.

Over her longstanding career, Dr Ahmetaj has deepened and enriched her knowledge and experience by receiving extensive qualifications from renowned academic and financial institutions

Dr. Natasha Ahmetaj is the author of many scientific research articles and publications focusing on various issues related to the economics, finance and central banking.

She is fluent in English.

 Ms Ahmetaj is married and has a son.