Ramiz Kelmendi is the founder of ELKOS Group. Right after successfully graduating from the Electronics Faculty in the University of Pristina, he started his career as manager in the electric fitting enterprise “Elmont” in Peja, in 1982. He held this position until 1989, when he was dismissed for not obeying the former regime. In 2005, Ramiz Kelmendi established chain stores called ETC (Elkos Trading Center). Today, there are 25 such stores operating in different locations across the country. Mr. Kelmendi serves also as a Member of Kosovo Parliament.