Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 28 years of experience as an investment banker and renewable energy project developer, the expert excels in negotiating solar PV, biogas, and hydro project acquisitions across Europe and Africa. Previously held leadership roles such as Director of Corporate Finance and Head of M&A, managing IPOs and bond offerings. As an Independent Consultant, responsibilities have included sourcing equity and debt for infrastructure projects. Career highlights include structuring finance plans for large infrastructure projects and advising on privatization in Eastern Europe. Expertise spans corporate finance, project finance, and public-private partnerships.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank Group/IFC and USAID. Worked across diverse projects providing technical assistance and advisory services for infrastructure development and privatization projects. The expert served as a subcontractor for the development of the Balkans Infrastructure Development Facility and advised the State Property Fund of Ukraine. These projects were regional and sector-specific, focusing on infrastructure and privatization in Eastern Europe and the Balkans.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors including energy, environment and climate, financial services, transport, and trade, the expert has held roles such as Investment Banker, Finance Manager, and Project Developer. Responsibilities have included corporate finance, project acquisitions, and infrastructure development. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes renewable energy project development and public-private partnerships, with a geographic scope spanning Europe and Africa. Managed projects involving solar PV, biogas, and hydro energy, as well as large-scale infrastructure initiatives. Extensive geographic experience includes significant involvement in countries such as Italy, Croatia, Romania, Turkey, and Ukraine, demonstrating a deep familiarity with regional development issues and local governance.

Languages and education

The expert is a native English speaker and is completely fluent in French and Italian, with some proficiency in Spanish. Language skills have been utilized in international finance and development projects across Europe and Africa, involving multilingual teams and negotiations. The expert holds an M.B.A. in International Finance from Columbia University, USA, and a B.A. in Development Economics from Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School, USA. Additionally, studied Art History and Economics at Sorbonne/Assas, Université de Paris, France. Recognized as a Fulbright Fellow at the Institut de Développement Économique in Dakar, Senegal, and a Wolfson Fellow at Columbia University, USA.