Elton Velco is a seasoned lawyer with over 15 years of experience specializing in privacy, technology, contracts, and corporate law within the telecoms and banking sectors. He currently serves as the Group Regulatory Affairs Manager at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, a role he has held since June 2023. Prior to this, Elton was the Head of Legal Affairs at One Albania, where he significantly contributed to the company’s legal strategies from August 2020 to June 2023.

Elton’s extensive tenure at Telekom Albania, spanning over 12 years, saw him ascend from a Corporate Legal Counsel to the Head of Legal Affairs. During this period, he developed a profound expertise in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and dispute resolution. He has a proven track record of integrating AI technologies within stringent data privacy frameworks, ensuring compliance and enhancing operational efficiencies. His early career began at A.Nini Legal Services, where he practiced as a lawyer from February 2006 to February 2008, laying the groundwork for his distinguished career in legal affairs.