Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 16 years of experience in project management, this expert has led and managed local and international teams for 13 country-level projects. Career highlights include executing 47 project activities and recruiting 59 project partners. Expertise spans public sector management, institutional strengthening, capacity building, and legal advisory work. Responsibilities have included leadership roles such as Team Leader for technical projects and providing strategic advice on entrepreneurship and innovation programs. The expert is fully literate in Microsoft Office and proficient in organizing international conferences.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors like the European Commission and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The expert has been involved in international development cooperation projects focusing on capacity building, policy dialogues, and project implementation. Thematic areas include environmental services, trade, and governance. Projects have been executed on regional and national scales across EU member states, ASEAN countries, and Malaysia. Responsibilities have encompassed technical assistance, capacity building, and project management, contributing to initiatives like the SEA Circular Project and EU-Malaysia business cooperation efforts.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors such as energy, environment and natural resource management, trade, pollution and waste management, and institutional development, the expert has previously held roles as a project manager, policy manager, and consultant. Responsibilities have included project implementation, policy dialogue, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating environmental sustainability into business practices and promoting green technology and innovation. The geographic scope of work spans regional and country-specific projects, with significant contributions to initiatives in Malaysia and collaborations with European and ASEAN countries. Geographic experience includes work in Malaysia, Poland, Belgium, the UK, Czech Republic, USA, Estonia, Hong Kong, Finland, New Zealand, France, Argentina, Luxembourg, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. The expert has demonstrated deep familiarity with regional development issues, particularly in Malaysia, focusing on governance and capacity building.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia, with excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills, and has demonstrated proficiency in French and basic competency in Cantonese. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, supporting roles in policy dialogues, legal advisory work, and project management across diverse geographic locations. The expert holds an MSc in International Business from IÉSEG School of Management, Université Catholique de Lille, France, graduating with first-class honors and on the Honorary Dean’s List. They also obtained an LLB Hons. from the University of Glamorgan, UK. Additionally, they completed a Business Sustainability Management program at the University of Cambridge’s Institute of Sustainability Leadership, UK, and are an Accredited Management Consultant from the Global Academy of Finance and Management, USA.