Key skills and expertise

With 36 years of experience, the expert is skilled in international development, the textile industry, and educational program implementation. They have led projects with organizations like GIZ and UNIDO, focusing on capacity building, export promotion, and organizational development. As CEO of WindMade, the expert established a global NGO, and as Director General of IWTO, they advanced global standardization in the wool industry. Leadership roles have included strategic planning, marketing, and international relations, achieving quantifiable results in attracting foreign investments and enhancing educational structures.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as GIZ, UNIDO, EuropeAid, and ITC. Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in sectors like education, trade, and textile industry development. The projects have been regional and national in scope, focusing on export promotion and marketing strategies. Geographic locations for these donor-related activities include Argentina, Colombia, Bolivia, Pakistan, India, Mongolia, and Kyrgyzstan.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions at organizations across sectors including education, industry, commerce, standards and consumer protection, trade, and marketing. Previously held roles such as CEO, Director General, and Senior Advisor, with responsibilities in strategic planning, organizational development, and capacity building. Interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating educational programs with industry needs, particularly in technical and vocational education. The geographic scope of work is extensive, covering regions such as Europe, South America, and Asia, where projects have been implemented to enhance sectoral growth and international cooperation. Extensive geographic experience includes work in countries such as Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Colombia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Pakistan, Peru, Turkey, Uruguay, and the USA. Demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in regions like South America and Central Asia.

Languages and education

Bringing a strong linguistic capability, the expert is a native German speaker and fluent in English and Spanish, with proficiency in French. These language skills have been utilized in international projects across diverse countries, including Argentina, Colombia, and Germany. The expert holds a translator diploma in Economics for English, German, and Spanish, demonstrating capability in translation and multilingual communication within professional and academic contexts. Educational background includes a degree in Textile Economics from the Academy of Fashion Business, Management & Marketing (LDT – Nagold) in Germany. Additionally, vocational education training in Store Management was completed at Mode & Sport Gogel in Backnang, Germany, and a translator diploma in Economics was obtained from the Language Institute MAWRITZKI in Heidelberg, Germany. The expert also holds a government license for dual education training from the German Chamber of Commerce (IHK Nordschwarzwald).