I am a private sector development expert with 25 years of hands-on experience in supporting the creation and modeling of entrepreneurship support programs and startup and SME-centric ecosystems in geographical Europe, the MENA Region, Asia and South-East Asia, and Africa. A passionate networker fostering opportunity building at all possible levels.  An effective business developer, oriented towards the creation of efficient solutions and proposals leading to serve clients and communities.  An entrepreneurial ecosystem builder. A decision-maker and team leader with a proven record of project and technical assistance management. A skilled publication writer and speaker.

• International Development Specialist with over 20 years of experience in providing consultancy advice in the private and public sector, local and regional economic development, acceleration, and the enhancement of entrepreneurial ecosystems;
• Excellent innovation-oriented consulting expertise targeting entrepreneurship, business incubation, partnerships development and networking, decentralized cooperation, and local economies strengthening;
• Demonstrated experience in providing technical assistance, conducting feasibility studies and developing project proposals to promote local economic development and regional integration, accelerate business and foster partnerships in developing countries of Europe and Africa, MENA, and the Middle East, Western Balkans, Central, South and East Asia, Latin America, USA, and Canada;
• In-depth knowledge of major donor organizations (EU, UN, EIB, etc.), with proven experience of collaborating with various ministries, foreign governments, multi-laterals, affected populations, government agencies, and local, national, and international actors and non-profits;
• Skilled in strategic planning, team management, and increasing the capacity for self-organization, as well as developing and maintaining excellent working relationships;
• Innate Team Leader, a good team player, proving excellent communication skills and easily adaptable to different cultural environments.