Ardi Shita

Corporate leader with comprehensive background in governance and strategic oversight, ready to bring expertise to new role. Proven track record of steering companies towards growth and operational excellence, with focus on fostering collaborative team environments and achieving key objectives. Renowned for effective decision-making and adept at adapting to evolving business landscapes.

With over 10 years of comprehensive experience in Mergers & Acquisitions, leading cross-border transactions for over 100 clients. Proven track record of advising on strategic mergers, overseeing compliance with regulations, and driving business operations. Achievements include direct involvement in over 20 successful M&As that enhanced client portfolios significantly. Ready to leverage expertise to deliver exceptional value and strategic growth opportunities in the directorial role of Mergers & Acquisitions.

• Winner of the M&A Advisor's 10th Annual Emerging Leaders Award, New York – Recognized among the top M&A professionals under 40 for leadership and excellence in dealmaking.
• Recognized by IFLR1000 as a Top Tier M&A Practitioner for five consecutive years (2018 to 2023)
• Led and closed over 40 cross-border M&A transactions with an aggregate value exceeding $3 billion, spanning banking, energy, real estate, and technology sectors.
• Structured and negotiated dual-track sale processes, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, and carve-outs to maximize deal value and investor returns.
• Sourced and executed deals with family offices and institutional investors, and advised on capital raising, securitization, and complex corporate restructurings.
• Directed the strategic expansion of NOA Financial into Kosovo and Moldova, and originated a $15 million securitization deal to strengthen its capital base.
• Chaired governance, risk, and business development committees at Credins Bank and NOA Financial, enhancing internal controls and aligning operations with Basel III and Central Bank frameworks.
• Oversaw strategic repositioning at Credins Bank, contributing to a 16% year-over-year growth in corporate lending and launching a bank-wide digital transformation.
• Drafted and supported the passage of Kosovo’s Foreign Direct Investment Law, Business Organizations Law, and Arbitration Rules, modernizing the legal environment for M&A and private sector growth.
• Delivered legal reform proposals on insolvency and bankruptcy laws in Kosovo and North Macedonia, benchmarking them against EU standards and U.S. Chapter 11, adopted by both Ministries of Justice.
• Developed and implemented credit risk and capital adequacy frameworks at NOA Financial and KEP Trust, significantly reducing NPLs and improving lending quality.
• Co-led the formation of post-merger integration strategies for multinational clients, with a focus on value capture, cultural alignment, and operational continuity.
• Conducted legal and market due diligence for strategic investments across SEE and the U.S., identifying acquisition targets, regulatory risks, and growth levers.
• Created governance scorecards and conducted board training programs for over 100 public enterprise directors, enhancing transparency and accountability in energy, infrastructure, and financial services. Authored IFC-backed recommendations on corporate governance of SOEs, resulting in legislative amendments and the creation of state ownership and board effectiveness guidelines.
• Acted as a senior legal advisor on several World Bank Group and USAID-funded programs, aligning commercial laws with international best practices and facilitating private investment.

• American Chamber of Commerce
• International Bar Association (IBA) – Member, M&A and Corporate Law Section
• M&A Advisor Network
• IFLR1000 Recognized Practitioner

• Certified Chief Executive (CCE) – The Chief Executives Guild
  Focused on strategic management, organizational leadership, and corporate transformation.
• Chartered Director (CDir) – Institute of Directors
• Professional Director Certification – Corporate Governance Institute (CGI)
• Certified M&A Professional (CMAP) – Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA)
• IFC Corporate Governance Board Leadership Training Certificate
• COO-C - Chief Operations Officer - Certified
• USAID Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) – Legal Reform and Arbitration Training
  (Typically issued to technical advisors like yourself)
• World Bank Group e-Institute – Legal & Institutional Reform Modules