Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 17 years of experience in project development and implementation, the expert has excelled in both international NGO and private sector initiatives. Key qualifications include expertise in business plan preparation, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The expert has developed over 50 business plans and established Macedonia's first mobile marketing agency. Career highlights include founding BizzBee Solutions, expanding it to 35 employees, and supporting over 100 companies globally. Additionally, the expert has provided technical assistance and capacity building for international donors, achieving recognition as a "Global Innovator for 2009" by a World Bank initiative.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaboration with international donors, the expert has worked with organizations such as the World Bank and USAID. Through the World Bank, the expert provided technical assistance by developing agribusiness training modules and conducting skills gap analysis for business incubator managers. Projects with USAID involved creative business training, focusing on capacity building and project implementation. These initiatives took place in Macedonia and globally, emphasizing entrepreneurship and innovation within the agribusiness and creative industries sectors.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors including macro-economy and public finance, private sector and trade, and marketing and media. Responsibilities have included roles as founder and CEO, business consultant, and project manager, covering project development, business planning, and market research. The expert has interdisciplinary expertise in entrepreneurship and innovation, integrating digital solutions in business ventures. Geographic experience encompasses Macedonia, the UK, and international projects, contributing to both local and global development initiatives. Additionally, the expert has extensive experience in Macedonia and has worked on international assignments in Greece, Finland, India, and Nigeria, showcasing a deep understanding of regional development issues and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is a native Macedonian speaker and possesses excellent competence in English, with top-tier skills in reading, speaking, and writing. These language skills have been effectively utilized in international projects and collaborations, facilitating communication and project execution in diverse, multilingual environments. The expert holds an Executive MBA in General Management from the University of Sheffield, UK, completed at CITY College, Greece (2011-2015). Additionally, the expert obtained an M.Sc. in Entrepreneurship and Organizational Management from the Institute of Economics – UKIM Macedonia (2010-2013), and a Bachelor's degree in Economics, E-business from the Faculty of Economics – UKIM Macedonia (2005–2009).