Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 39 years of experience in rural development, finance, and agriculture, the expert specializes in business strategy development, investment planning, and financial management. Career highlights include leading international projects in Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on agricultural advisory services and policy implementation. Notable accomplishments involve establishing farm accountancy data networks and implementing EU regulations. Responsibilities have included capacity building and strategic planning, delivering quantifiable improvements in advisory services and policy frameworks. Proficient in Microsoft Office, the expert also has extensive teaching experience in economics and accounting.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the European Commission and the World Bank. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in the agricultural sector. These projects have been regional and sector-specific, focusing on areas like farm management, investment planning, and implementation of agricultural policies. The expert's work has spanned various geographic locations, including Central and Eastern Europe, with specific projects in countries like Serbia, Romania, Turkey, and Poland.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in rural development, micro-finance, finance and accounting, agriculture, and SME development, the expert has held roles including team leader, project leader, and technical expert. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, investment planning, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating financial management with agricultural advisory services. The geographic scope of work is predominantly regional, covering Central and Eastern Europe, where contributions have been made to enhancing agricultural policies and advisory services. Extensive geographic experience includes long-term assignments in countries such as Serbia, Romania, Turkey, Poland, and the Baltic States, developing a deep familiarity with regional agricultural policies, governance, and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Danish speaker and fluent in English, with excellent reading and speaking abilities and good writing skills. Proficiency in German includes good reading and fair speaking and writing capabilities. These language skills have been utilized in international project settings, contributing to effective communication in multilingual teams across various countries. The expert holds an MSc in Economics and Business Administration from Aarhus School of Business, Denmark, with a specialization in organizational development, managerial accounting, and strategic planning. Additionally, a BSc in Economics and Business Administration was obtained from Southern Denmark Business School, Denmark. These qualifications underpin extensive expertise in economic and business administration fields.