Biography Prof. Ass. Dr. Ilir Rexhepi was born on April 12, 1977, in Ramnabuqe, Bujanoc, where he completed his primary education. He finished high school at “Zenel Hajdini” Gymnasium in Gjilan. In 2005, he graduated from the Faculty of Mathematical and Natural Sciences at the University of Pristina, and has since pursued numerous advanced training programs in management and leadership at prestigious international institutions and organizations.
In 2010, as a scholarship holder of the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK), he completed postgraduate studies at the Public University of Economic Sciences, Faculty of Management, in Bucharest, earning the academic title of Master of Science (Mr.Sc).
Prof. Rexhepi has attended numerous advanced academic and professional training programs at internationally recognized institutions, demonstrating a continuous commitment to capacity building and professional development.
He is a certified Quality Manager and Internal and External Auditor according to ISO 9001 standards by prestigious organizations such as the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Qualität (DGQ), European Organization for Quality (EOQ), and Bureau Veritas. He also holds international accreditation as a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) by ICMCI, USA, and Project Manager by the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.
In the field of higher education and adult learning, Prof. Rexhepi has completed significant training in higher education teaching methodology and research-based teaching. He has actively participated in international training programs on topics such as:
He has also served as a participant and trainer in dozens of regional and European training programs on:
This rich and multidimensional experience has made Prof. Rexhepi one of the most sought-after experts in the fields of:
In 2017, he defended his doctoral dissertation at the European University of Tirana on the topic:
“Analysis of the Quality Management System in the Services Sector (Case of Seven Public Institutions in Kosovo)”, earning the title of Doctor of Economic Sciences in Management.
Since 2012, Prof. Rexhepi has been part of the academic staff at AAB College, teaching subjects in:
Professional Experience
With over 25 years of active experience in leadership and managerial roles, Prof. Rexhepi has managed and implemented various cross-sectoral development projects, capacity-building initiatives, quality management systems, and scientific research with major international organizations operating in Kosovo, such as:
He has also managed major national projects for institutions such as:
In his public service career, Prof. Rexhepi has held important leadership roles in institutions such as:
In 2015 and again in 2019, he was appointed and re-appointed by the Government of Kosovo as Board Director and Audit Committee Member of the Regional Public Enterprise “Prishtina Water Supply” J.S.C.
Since early 2024, he has served as Board Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at the insurance company Sigkos J.S.C., where he currently serves as CEO.
Professional Memberships and Certifications
Prof. Rexhepi holds advanced certifications and qualifications in key management fields and is a member of several prestigious international organizations:
Scientific Publications and Conferences
Prof. Rexhepi’s contributions to science include numerous publications in indexed journals such as SCOPUS and Google Scholar. Some of his most recognized works include:
Public Engagement and Contributions
Prof. Rexhepi is known in public life as a development project leader and policy expert, having contributed to:
He is an active member of:
With extensive experience in both academia and management, Prof. Ilir Rexhepi represents a high-level profile integrating academic expertise, organizational leadership, and policy development at national and international levels
He is married, has two children, and resides in Pristina.