Tirana, 19^th January 2026 – Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania has been officially certified as a Top Employer in Albania for 2026 by the internationally renowned Top Employers Institute, confirming for another consecutive year the Bank’s strong commitment to excellence in people management, workplace culture, and sustainable organizational development.

With this recognition, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania once again distinguishes itself as the only bank in the country to achieve this prestigious certification, reaffirming its leadership in promoting a professional environment founded on inclusion, engagement, and high performance.

“This recognition reflects our constant dedication to placing our people at the heart of our strategy,” said Mr. Giuseppe Giampietro, CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania. “We firmly believe that the professional growth, engagement, and well-being of our employees are key drivers of sustainable success. This certification motivates us to further strengthen a culture based on inclusion, development, and innovation.”

The Top Employer Certification is awarded to organizations that meet the highest international standards in human resources policies and practices, assessed across key areas such as people strategy, learning and development, well-being, diversity and inclusion, and work environment.

Top Employers Institute CEO Adrian Seligman commented: “Achieving a Country Top Employer Certification for 2026 reflects Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania’s dedication to building an outstanding workplace that enables sustained business performance. Their strong alignment between people, strategy and organizational goals, combined with a commitment to continuous improvement, demonstrates the impact of their transformative practices. We are proud to recognize Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania’s for their meaningful contribution to a better world of work in Albania.”

In line with the Intesa Sanpaolo Group’s values and strategic priorities, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania continues to invest in initiatives aimed at enhancing the employee experience, including structured professional development pathways, modern and flexible working models, and a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. These efforts contribute to fostering a workplace culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and long-term career development.

The 2026 Top Employer Certification further consolidates Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania’s position as an employer of choice and reflects its ongoing commitment to setting high standards for organizational excellence and employee well-being within the Albanian banking sector.

About the Top Employers Institute
Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognizing excellence in People Practices. We help accelerate these practices to enrich the world of work. Through the Top Employers Programme, participating companies can be certified and recognized as an employer of choice. The certification is awarded to organizations based on the participation and results of the HR Best Practices Survey covering six HR domains consisting of 20 topics such as People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing.In 2025, Top Employers Institute certified nearly 2,500 organisations in 131 countries/regions. These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of over 14 million employees globally.

About Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania: Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania, part of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, is a leading financial institution committed to delivering innovative banking solutions to corporate, institutional, SMEs, Small Businesses, high-net-worth and individual clients. With a strong focus on sustainable growth, we integrate ESG principles into our operations, fostering responsible banking and community development. Our wealth management services provide tailored financial strategies to preserve and grow client assets while diversifying their investment portfolios. Upholding integrity, transparency, and collaboration, we contribute to Albania’s economic progress through fair competition and strategic partnerships. With a nationwide network of 35 branches, we continue to expand in alignment with the country’s economic development.