Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in strategic development, project management, and business communications, the expert has led international initiatives such as the EU-Vietnam Business Network. This role involved managing a €4.5 million budget and supporting over 350 European SMEs. As CEO and Co-Founder of World-Asia Connection, the expert facilitated business growth in eco-friendly sectors. Key qualifications include strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and cross-cultural management. Responsibilities have included leadership roles with full P&L responsibility, achieving significant outcomes such as establishing a prestigious project reputation and consistent annual growth in previous ventures.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with the European Union through the EU-Vietnam Business Network, a public-funded project aimed at supporting European businesses in Vietnam. This collaboration involved project implementation and development to accelerate growth sustainably, with responsibilities including P&L, HR, administration, sales, PR, and communication. The project had a regional scope, focusing on business endeavors in Vietnam, South-East Asia, and Europe, and supported over 350 European SMEs.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including community development, NGOs, social development, administration, private sector trade, project management, and marketing. Previously held roles such as CEO, Managing Director, and Project Director involved overseeing strategic development, business plans, and communications. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes digital marketing and PR in international trade and development contexts. The geographic scope of work spans Vietnam, South-East Asia, Europe, and Russia, focusing on sustainable business growth and cross-cultural management. Extensive geographic experience in Vietnam has developed a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics. The expert has also worked in Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, and France, supporting international business development and project management initiatives across these regions.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, with moderate proficiency in Portuguese and Russian. These language competences have supported work in multicultural settings, including in-country assignments in Vietnam, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, and Spain, facilitating communication in diverse professional contexts. The expert holds a graduate degree in European Business Management from RMS Management School/NEOMA, France, and CESEM (Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Reims), France. Additionally, they studied at ICADE (Instituto Catolico de Estudios Empresariales) in Madrid, Spain, earning the Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures Européennes de Management and Graduado Superior en Ciencias Empresariales Europeas. Furthermore, they obtained a certificate in E-reputation, Community Management, and Digital Marketing from the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie.