Key skills and expertise

Bringing 32 years of experience in the financial sector, the expert is a resourceful entrepreneur and business executive with significant expertise in e-commerce and e-payments innovation. They have advised on payment solutions and transactional structures, founding and directing companies such as InfoCapital and CX Pay. Career highlights include expanding CX Pay to over 500 merchants across 29 markets, processing over $150 million annually. Previously held roles such as General Manager at Maduro & Curiel’s Bank and CEO of the Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange, demonstrating strong team leadership and business development skills.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across multiple sectors, including finance, e-commerce, and consultancy, the expert has held leadership roles such as General Manager and Managing Director, with responsibilities in business development and strategic planning. They possess cross-cutting expertise in e-payments innovation and digitalization within the financial sector, primarily in Curaçao. Their work encompasses both regional and international scopes, providing advisory services to diverse clientele. The expert has extensive professional experience in Curaçao, with significant involvement in the financial sector and business development initiatives. Their work includes leadership roles and consultancy in regional development, reflecting a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics within the Dutch Caribbean.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English, Dutch, Spanish, and Papiamentu. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings across various international and multicultural environments, facilitating effective communication within multilingual teams and interactions with an extensive international network. The expert holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship & Management from the American University in Washington, D.C., obtained between 1992 and 1994. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, specializing in International Business in Finance, from the same institution, completed from 1988 to 1992. Prior to this, they obtained a VWO diploma from Radulphus College in Curaçao, completed between 1982 and 1988.