Dritan Hoxha
Dritan Hoxha (16 October 1968 – 23 May 2008) was an Albanian businessman. He was the founder of Top Media, Albania's largest media company.
Dritan Hoxha | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 October 1968 |
| Died | 23 May 2008 (aged 39) |
| Cause of death | Accident with Ferrari 599 in 2:00 AM |
| Occupation | Founder of Top Channel and DigitAlb |
| Years active | 1998-2008 |
| Spouse(s) | Vjollca Hoxha |
| Children | Lori Hoxha, Sara Hoxha, Redia Hoxha, Itan Hoxha |
Hoxha who started his business career as a coffee importer with the Lori Caffe, founded Top Media in 1998.
Media career
Firstly he founded Albanian radio station "Top Albania Radio". Along with Top Media he also founded the digital platform "DigitAlb" and the newspaper "Shqip". In 2008, DigitAlb became the first European Platform with 6 High Definition Channels and the second in the world. This was a big achievement for Albania. He clashed with Prime Minister Sali Berisha over satellite broadcasting rights. Berisha fined Hoxha's group 13 million euros, but they later reached a compromise.[1] During this time he also faced accusations of tax evasion which he denied.
Top Media
| List | Country | Launch date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Top Albania Radio | Albania | 14 February 1998 |
| 2 | Top Channel | Albania, Kosovo | 20 December 2001 |
| 3 | DigitAlb | Albania, Kosovo, Europe, North America | 15 July 2004 |
| 4 | Gazeta Shqip | Albania | 13 March 2006 |
On 14 February 1998, Dritan Hoxha founded Top Media also known as Top Albania Radio.
Death
Hoxha died on the morning of 23 May 2008 at about 02:00 in Tirana when he crashed his Ferrari 599 into a tree near Lana river.[2] He died on the way to Tirana Military Hospital.
References
- Albanian media magnate dies in car crash Reuters
- Albanian Media Mogul Dies in Road Accident BalkanInsight