Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 30 years of experience as a policy, economic development, and research economist, the expert has dedicated 15 years to location development and investment promotion. Career highlights include the successful delivery of more than 130 programs and projects in 30 countries. With expertise in investment promotion policy, strategy, and evaluation, the expert excels in project life-cycle management. Previously held roles include Director and Principal Consultant at ILSA Consulting and Interim Head of Consulting at OCO Global, where responsibilities included managing client relationships at high levels and ensuring quality project delivery.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as AusAID, DFID, IDB, IFC, OECD, USAID, and the World Bank. Involvement in these projects includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in areas like investment promotion, economic development, and investment climate reform. The scope of work spans regional and national levels across various geographic locations, including the Pacific Islands, ASEAN region, Nigeria, and Jordan. These projects have focused on governance, economic development, and private sector enhancement.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as industry, commerce, urban development, and institutional capacity building, the expert has held significant roles focusing on investment promotion, economic development, and program management. Cross-cutting expertise includes investment climate reform and location benchmarking, applied regionally and internationally. The expert has managed projects and client relationships at high levels, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of both private and public sector dynamics. Geographic experience includes extensive work in the UK, Australia, Hong Kong, and the Pacific Island countries, with projects in regions such as Nigeria, Indonesia, Jordan, and the ASEAN region, highlighting deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in English as a native language, the expert possesses strong verbal, written, and presentation skills. This proficiency has been utilized extensively in international projects, working with multilingual teams and delivering presentations and reports in English-speaking environments. The educational background includes an MSc in Management Sciences from the University of Manchester, UK, where a High Pass was achieved, and a BA in Economics (Honours) from the University of Exeter, UK, graduating with First Class Honors and receiving the Dean’s Commendation.