Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 35 years of professional experience, the expert has over 28 years in legal and institutional analysis for EU accession, competition, and SME development. They have led international and local projects, providing strategic advice on legal harmonization with EU standards. Career highlights include capacity building and policy development in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Previously held senior management positions, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities have included successful collaboration with high-level institutional partners to achieve project objectives.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked extensively with international donors such as the European Commission and USAID. Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in governance, SME development, and competition law. Projects have been conducted on a regional and national scale across Eastern Europe and Central Asia, including Ukraine, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Russia. The expert has provided strategic legal and regulatory advice, aligning national policies with EU standards and fostering regional economic growth.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors including rural development, civil society, anti-corruption, law, SME and private sector development, and regional integration, the expert has held roles such as legal advisor, team leader, and key expert. Responsibilities have included providing strategic guidance on legal harmonization and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes enhancing economic growth through SME development and governance reforms. The geographic scope of work spans Eastern Europe and Central Asia, focusing on aligning national policies with EU standards and fostering regional competitiveness. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Eastern Europe and Central Asia, including Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Poland, and Russia. They have demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly through long-term assignments in Ukraine, Belarus, and Georgia.

Languages and education

With a native fluency in English and fluency in Russian, the expert also has proficiency in French, which is among the UN official languages. These language skills have been utilized in various international projects, facilitating communication within multilingual teams and enhancing collaboration across diverse regions. The expert holds a Juris Doctor in International Law from the University of Miami Law School, USA, and a Certificate of Program Completion in EC Law from the University of London, UK. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Rutgers University, USA. These qualifications reflect a strong foundation in international law and economics.