Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of international experience, including a decade in the banking industry, this seasoned Executive Director excels in capital management, regulatory project management, financial analysis, and audit. With a strong track record of leading multicultural teams, the expert has successfully managed large-scale projects, such as implementing international norms and digital transformation initiatives. Career highlights include exceeding funding targets by 113% and spearheading strategic development programs. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, risk assessment, and ensuring operational success across various sectors and regions.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a US Government donor, in Côte d'Ivoire. As Executive Director of Finance, Procurement, and Administration at Millennium Challenge Account Côte d'Ivoire, the expert ensured strategic focus and resource management for a national development program in education and road infrastructure, funded by a $537 million grant. This collaboration involved project implementation, risk monitoring, and capacity building to optimize grant utilization and support government entities.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across several sectors, including civil society and NGOs, education, administration, banking, SME and private sector, program and resource management, and finance and accounting. Previously held roles such as Executive Director and Deputy CEO, with responsibilities in strategic planning, financial management, and project implementation. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes digital transformation in banking and regulatory project management, with a geographic scope covering Côte d'Ivoire and France. Extensive geographic experience in these countries has led to a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly through leadership roles in development programs and banking initiatives.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is a native French speaker and fluent in English, possessing basic proficiency in Spanish. These language skills have been effectively utilized in international roles, including work in Côte d'Ivoire and France, and in managing multicultural and multilingual teams. The educational background includes a Global Executive MBA from INSEAD, with studies conducted in France, San Francisco, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, focusing on strategy, management, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Additionally, the expert holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from Ecole Centrale in Lille, France, and a DPECF, a two-year university degree in Accounting, Finance, and Management, from DEUG in Paris, France.