Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 39 years of experience, the expert is a micro-economist specializing in business strategy, policy development, and behavioral research. They have provided advisory services to both private firms and state-owned enterprises, focusing on strategic and policy objectives. With extensive project experience in Caribbean SIDS, they have led initiatives aimed at business environment enhancement, public financial management, and sustainability. Responsibilities have included program management, policy design, and stakeholder consultation. Career highlights include leadership roles such as President of the Business Platform for Sustainability and board memberships in various professional organizations.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the World Bank, IMF, IADB, and the EU. Their involvement has encompassed project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in areas like private sector development, public financial management, and trade. The projects have been regional, covering Caribbean SIDS and CARIFORUM countries, and have addressed governance, economic development, and sustainability. Geographic locations include Curaçao, Suriname, and other Caribbean territories.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in diverse sectors including industry, commerce, services, micro-finance, trade, marketing, and regional integration, the expert has held roles such as advisor, program manager, and policy expert. They have been responsible for business strategy, policy development, and behavioral research, with cross-cutting expertise in digitalization and sustainability in business environments. The geographic scope of their work is primarily regional, with significant contributions in Caribbean SIDS and projects in countries like Curaçao, Suriname, and other Eastern Caribbean nations. Their work includes long-term assignments and recurring involvement, providing deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is a near-native speaker of English, Spanish, and Dutch, with proficiency in French and basic knowledge of Portuguese. These language skills have been utilized in various contexts, including in-country work and multilingual teams. The expert holds a Master of Business Administration in Corporate Strategy and Multinational Management from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, focusing on Marketing Management and Finance Management, from Boston University, Massachusetts, USA, graduating summa cum laude.