Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 43 years of experience in sustainable transport infrastructures and operations planning, the expert is highly qualified in transport planning. With profound knowledge of international and national transport policies, they have led numerous projects as Team Leader, Project Manager, and Project Director. Their extensive experience in managing experts and coordinating tasks has facilitated successful project implementation globally, including in the Western Balkans and North Africa. Key skills include transport modeling, data analysis, and preparing sustainable transport plans, significantly contributing to infrastructure development and policy implementation.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with donors such as the European Commission, EIB, EBRD, and World Bank. Their involvement includes providing technical assistance and implementing projects in transport infrastructure and sustainable urban transport planning. They have been engaged in regional and national projects across the Western Balkans, North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Their work encompasses capacity building, evaluations, and strategic transport plan development, contributing to the enhancement of infrastructure and transport systems in these regions.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors including logistics, roads and bridges, urban development, civil engineering, vehicles, and transport, the expert has held leadership roles such as Team Leader, Project Manager, and Project Director. Responsibilities have included overseeing project implementation and coordination. Their interdisciplinary expertise integrates transport modeling and data analysis into sustainable urban transport planning. Their work spans regional and international projects, contributing to infrastructure development and policy implementation in areas such as the Western Balkans, North Africa, and Central Asia. The expert has extensive geographic experience, having worked in the Western Balkans, North Africa, the Middle East, EU countries, East Africa, Central Asia, East Europe, and the Caucasus area. They have demonstrated significant familiarity with regional development issues and local governance, particularly in the Western Balkans, where they have been involved in numerous projects. This diverse geographic involvement underscores their adaptability and expertise in managing complex transport and infrastructure projects across various cultural and regulatory environments.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Greek speaker with proficiency in English and French, achieving C2 levels in reading, speaking, and writing in English, and C2 in reading with C1 in speaking and writing in French. These language skills have been utilized in international projects and multilingual team environments, enhancing communication and collaboration across diverse regions. The expert holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Transport Planning and Engineering from the Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds, UK. Additionally, they obtained a Diploma in Rural and Surveying Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, Greece. These qualifications have provided a solid foundation in transport planning and engineering disciplines.