Key Skills and Expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience, the expert is a senior advisor specializing in international trade, foreign direct investment, and digital transformation. They have successfully led multimillion-dollar projects globally, offering strategic advisory and capacity building. Responsibilities have included strengthening government policies and business strategies, managing partnerships with high-level stakeholders, and contributing to over 100 publications and presentations, showcasing thought leadership and global recognition.

Project Experience and Donor Exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the United Nations, African Development Bank, and European Commission. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in areas like international trade, digital transformation, and economic development. These projects have been regional and national in scope, covering Europe, Central Asia, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Africa.

Sectors and Geographic Focus

With a background in sectors including international trade, foreign direct investment, digital transformation, and public finance, the expert has held senior advisory and leadership roles. They have managed projects focusing on climate-smart trade, digitalization, and economic security. Their interdisciplinary expertise spans digital strategy and innovation, with a geographic scope covering Europe, Central Asia, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and North America. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Europe, Central Asia, the Gulf Cooperation Council, North America, and Africa, including countries like Canada, China, the UK, and the USA. They have deep familiarity with regional development issues, having worked on long-term assignments and recurring projects in these areas.

Languages and Education

Previously held roles have utilized the expert's language competences, being a native Romanian speaker and fluent in English, with C2 proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. They have B1 proficiency in French and basic A1 proficiency in Arabic, used in international work environments and multilingual teams across various global projects. The expert holds a Master of Science in Business and Management Research with a focus on International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment from Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK. They also earned an Executive MBA from the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Canada. Additionally, their background includes a Diploma in Computer Programming & Systems Analysis from Everest College, Canada, and a Licentiate Diploma in Physics from the University of Bucharest, Romania, recognized as a Bachelor of Science in Physics by the University of Toronto.