The following is a list of notable Swiss people of Albanian descent.
History and politics Agron Beqiri – politician Arbër Bullakaj – politician Arife Asipi – lawyer and politician Hamit Zeqiri – social worker and migration specialist Hilmi Gashi – trade unionist and politician Islam Alijaj – politician and disability-rights activist Përparim Avdili – politician Qëndresa Sadriu – politician Skënder Zogu – author and member of the House of Zogu Ylli Doko – politician Ylfete Fanaj – politician
Literature and journalism Albert Ramaj – author, editor and director of the Albanian Institute in St. Gallen Elvira Dones – writer, screenwriter and documentary filmmaker Etrit Hasler – poet, journalist and author Gülsha Adilji – journalist and television presenter Shqipe Sylejmani – journalist and author
Business and economy Arben Ademi – entrepreneur and founder of Gisada Switzerland Avni Orllati – businessman and founder of the Orllati Group Behgjet Pacolli – businessman and founder of Mabetex Jeton Tolaj – businessman and chief executive officer of Wirz Bauunternehmungen Kristian Kabashi – entrepreneur and co-founder of Numarics Liridona Makica – entrepreneur and founder of Spitex Dona Rexhep Rexhepi – watchmaker and founder of Akrivia Vllaznim Xhiha – entrepreneur and philanthropist
Science and academia Bashkim Iseni – political scientist and founder of Albinfo.ch Avdulla Krasniqi – physician and gynecologist Emrush Rexhaj – cardiologist and medical researcher Florim Cuculi – cardiologist and professor of medicine Hazbi Avdiji – academic and professor of information systems Nenad Stojanović – political scientist and professor Omer Xhemali – cardiac surgeon and medical researcher
Arts and entertainment Arben Biba – actor Barış Arduç – actor and model Bendrit Bajra – comedian and actor Dardan Shabani – Swiss-Kosovar actor, director and writer Patrick Nuo – singer and actor Xheneta Imeri – visual artist
Music
Edita Abdieski – singer Elina Duni – jazz singer and composer EAZ – rapper and singer Florat – rapper and producer Fortesa Hoti – singer Gjon's Tears – singer and songwriter Ilira – singer and songwriter Loredana Zefi – rapper and singer Marash Pulaj – rapper and television presenter Xen – rapper
Fashion Angela Martini – model and beauty pageant titleholder Artnesa Krasniqi – model and beauty pageant titleholder Cendrine Berisha – model and beauty pageant contestant Kështjella Pepshi – model and beauty pageant titleholder
Sports Football
Admir Mehmedi – footballer Adrian Bajrami – footballer Albian Ajeti – footballer Almen Abdi – footballer Amir Abrashi – footballer Andi Zeqiri – footballer Arbenit Xhemajli – footballer Ardon Jashari – footballer Arijanet Muric – footballer Arlind Ajeti – footballer Bastien Toma – footballer Berat Djimsiti – footballer Blerim Džemaili – footballer Cendrim Kameraj – footballer Eris Abedini – footballer Florent Hadergjonaj – footballer Frédéric Veseli – footballer Granit Xhaka – footballer Hekuran Kryeziu – footballer Idriz Voca – footballer Izer Aliu – footballer Mërgim Brahimi – footballer Mirlind Kryeziu – footballer Milaim Rama – footballer Nedim Bajrami – footballer Pajtim Kasami – footballer Shani Tarashaj – footballer Shkelqim Demhasaj – footballer Shkëlzen Gashi – footballer Taulant Xhaka – footballer Valon Behrami – footballer Xherdan Shaqiri – footballer
Boxing and kickboxing Azem Maksutaj – kickboxer Hysni Beqiri – kickboxer Nuri Seferi – professional boxer Shemsi Beqiri – kickboxer Xhavit Bajrami – kickboxer
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