Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience in solar energy, the expert specializes in renewable energies and hydrogen/PtX technology. Key skills include project management, strategy formulation, and financial management in both local and international contexts. The expert has led large consortia projects, such as the PV Gigawatt project in Egypt, and has extensive experience in capacity building and risk assessment. Responsibilities have included managing director positions, overseeing consultancy services, and maintaining ISO certifications. Career highlights include successful project implementations and contributions to significant publications in the field.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as GIZ, UNIDO, and the Asian Development Bank, providing technical assistance, capacity building, and project management in renewable energy and sustainable development sectors. Projects have been implemented on both national and regional scales, with geographic locations including Egypt, Pakistan, India, and Ethiopia. The work has involved strategy development, feasibility studies, and the promotion of sustainable energy practices. In 2025, he served for GIZ as a review expert for IKI Small Grants.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in diverse sectors, including energy, public administration, science and innovation, program and resource management, and marketing, the expert has held roles such as managing director, senior consultant, and team leader. Responsibilities have included project management, strategic planning, and capacity building. The expert's cross-cutting expertise includes integrating renewable energy solutions with environmental and social responsibility initiatives and applying systemic thinking in business development. Geographic experience spans multiple countries, including Germany, Egypt, and India, with a focus on both national and regional projects. The expert has significant geographic experience across multiple countries, including Egypt, Pakistan, India, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Uruguay, Ghana, Chile, and Germany, with a strong familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics in these regions.

Languages and education

With a native proficiency in German and high proficiency in English, the expert excels in reading, speaking, and writing. Additionally, the expert possesses intermediate skills in Spanish, suitable for reading and writing, with basic conversational ability. These language skills have been utilized in international projects and collaborations with multilingual teams. The expert holds a Master in Public Management from the University of Applied Sciences, Kehl, Germany, completed between 2016 and 2019. Additionally, the expert obtained a Magister Artium (M.A.) in Philosophy, with studies in German language and literature and Psychology, from Albert-Ludwigs-University in Freiburg, Germany, completed from 1987 to 1997.