Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 34 years of experience in both public and private sectors across 88 countries, the expert specializes in project management, policy formulation, and international trade strategies. Career highlights include leading initiatives for multilateral organizations, with a focus on economic development, institutional strengthening, and competitiveness enhancement. Notable achievements involve advising the Vice-President of Peru on trade policies and managing teams in complex environments. The expert is adept in methodologies such as EU Project Cycle Management and Logical Framework Approach, with significant contributions to SME support and export promotion in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Project experience and donor exposure

With extensive collaboration with international donors such as the EU, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, and United Nations Development Programme, the expert has been involved in project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. These projects span economic development, trade policies, regional integration, and public-private investment. The expert's work has been both regional and sector-specific, focusing on strengthening institutions and promoting competitiveness and innovation across Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert's background includes roles across sectors such as civil society, trade, monitoring and evaluation, law, and SME development. Previously held positions include project director, senior project manager, and legal advisor, with responsibilities in policy formulation, institutional strengthening, and competitiveness enhancement. Their interdisciplinary expertise spans international trade, economic development, and project management methodologies. The expert has worked on a regional and country-specific basis, particularly in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, contributing to initiatives in both public and private sectors. Extensive geographic experience includes work in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a strong focus on regional development and SME support. Projects have also been conducted across Africa, Asia, and Europe, including countries like Germany, Japan, and the UK, involving collaboration with local governance structures and navigating cultural dynamics to implement international development projects effectively.

Languages and education

The expert is a native speaker of Spanish and Portuguese and fluent in English at a C2 proficiency level. They possess a B2 proficiency in German and an A2 level in French, utilizing these language skills extensively in international settings, including work across Latin America, Europe, and Asia, and in collaboration with multilingual teams on global projects. The expert holds a PhD in International Economy and International Public Management from Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain. Additional academic credentials include an MBA in Business Management Administration from IEDE (Institute for Executive Development), Spain, and a Master in E-Business and Technology from Escuela de Negocios LaSalle – Universidad R. Llul, Spain. They also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business & Administration from Saint Louis University, USA, and a Bachelor in Law from Universidad San Pablo CEU - Madrid, Spain, along with a Diploma in Global/International Affairs from the European Institute.