Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 40 years of international experience, the expert is a Chartered Engineer specializing in infrastructure project development and implementation. Key qualifications include business development, strategic planning, and conducting feasibility studies, complemented by strong contractual and financial management skills. Previously held roles such as Managing Director and Vice President, overseeing projects across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Career highlights include managing major PPP projects and providing advisory services to government entities on multi-billion USD capital development programs.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked extensively with the Asian Development Bank. Their involvement includes providing transaction advisory services for PPP projects and delivering technical assistance and project implementation in infrastructure development. The work encompasses regional and national projects in countries such as the Philippines, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan, focusing on infrastructure and urban development.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving civil engineering, water, sanitation, and hygiene sectors. Responsibilities have included business development, strategic planning, and project management. The expert possesses interdisciplinary knowledge in infrastructure development within regional contexts, particularly in Asia and the Middle East. Their work often involves large-scale, cross-border projects, emphasizing public-private partnerships and technical consulting for international organizations. Extensive geographic experience spans Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, with significant involvement in countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and others. They have demonstrated deep familiarity with regional development issues, particularly in infrastructure and water projects, through long-term assignments and recurring involvement in these regions.

Languages and education

With a strong educational foundation, the expert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with First Class Honours from Loughborough University, United Kingdom.