Key skills and expertise

With 16 years of experience, the expert excels in organization, policy advocacy, and business brokerage, particularly in international trade and logistics. Career highlights include founding ACR GROUP Inc., where responsibilities included overseeing import/export operations and engaging with USAID and international communities. Notable accomplishments involve addressing economic development at U.S.-Angola and U.S.-Benin trade missions. The expert has held key roles in information systems consulting for major U.S. companies, demonstrating expertise in programming, quality assurance, and business analysis.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across multiple sectors, including health, logistics, trade, democratization, food processing and safety, water navigation and ports, shipping, and agriculture. Previously held roles such as community organizer, business developer, and quality management consultant have contributed to a broad skill set. The expert has founded and managed logistics operations and engaged in policy advocacy and international trade missions. This interdisciplinary expertise spans regional and country-specific projects, with a strong focus on Africa and involvement in both local and international initiatives. Geographic experience includes extensive engagements across Africa and Europe, with professional work in Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, South Africa, and Togo, among others. Additionally, the expert has worked in Brazil, Turkey, and several European countries, including Austria, Denmark, France, and Germany. This diverse experience has provided a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues, particularly within African contexts.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and French, utilizing these language skills in professional contexts across various countries, including Angola, France, and Cameroon. These competencies have supported work in multilingual teams and facilitated communication in international trade missions and development initiatives. The expert holds a Master of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems from the University of North Texas, USA, obtained in 1989. Additionally, the expert earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Yaounde, Cameroon, in 1981. Furthermore, the expert is an alumnus of the Institute of World Politics in Washington, D.C.