Elton Ilirjani Biography: Age, Net Worth, Career, Height, Instagram, Foundation, Fashion Week

Elton Ilirjani is an Albanian genderless model, entrepreneur, and LGBTQ+ activist who first garnered international attention as the CEO of The HeadHunter Group, a recruitment firm operating across North America and Europe.

Their pioneering work promoting inclusive workplaces through the Dignity Global Foundation has been covered by NHK World–Japan, and they made history on March 14, 2023, as the first genderless model to walk the runway at Seoul Fashion Week.

Ilirjani’s striking personal style and outspoken advocacy have since earned them features in publications such as Forbes, V Magazine, and Women’s Wear Daily.

Profile

• Full name: Elton Ilirjani
• Nickname: HANKO
• Date of birth: 6 October 1991
• Age: 34 years old
• Gender: Non-binary
• Place of birth: A small town in Albania
• Nationality: Albanian
• Profession: Genderless model, entrepreneur, activist
• Residence: Brooklyn, New York, USA
• Height: 5′9″ (175 cm)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: Ilirjani grew up with siblings who initially struggled with his identity, but later became supportive of his journey
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Ethnicity: Albanian
• Net worth: €7 million

Early Life and Education

Elton Ilirjani (HANKO, 34 years old) was born on October 6, 1991, in a small town in Albania.

They completed both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (2009–2012) and a Master of Science in Political Science (2012–2014) at the Mediterranean University of Albania before relocating to the United States in 2018.

Personal Life

Elton Ilirjani maintains a private personal life but is known to reside in Brooklyn, New York.

In 2016, they became the first Albanian businessman to publicly come out as gay, a milestone that catalyzed their later activism around LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.

Career

Elton Ilirjani founded The HeadHunter Group in 2011, which today operates in 15 countries across Europe and North America.

In 2019, they launched the Dignity Global Foundation to champion workplace equality for women and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Their modeling career began with a runway appearance at New York Fashion Week in February 2023, followed by a fashion protest at Art Basel Miami Beach.

On March 14, 2023, Ilirjani made history at Seoul Fashion Week as the first genderless model to walk four shows—MMAM, Seokwoon Yoon, Greedilous, and Maison Nica—bringing unprecedented visibility to non-binary representation on the global stage.

They have since been profiled by Forbes, V Magazine, Women’s Wear Daily, Daily Front Row, and LA Weekly for their combined work in fashion and activism.

Awards

• Included among “Pride Icons” in 2022, a group of 100 LGBTQ+ activists featured in an NFT release for Pride Month.

Net Worth

Elton Ilirjani current net worth is estimated to be at least €7 million.

Social Media

• Instagram: @eilirjani
• Twitter: @EIlirjani
• TikTok: @eltonilirjani
• YouTube: Elton Ilirjani