Key skills and expertise

Bringing over ten years of experience in ESG and sustainable investment, the expert has a strong focus on SME competitiveness and resource efficiency. They have made significant contributions to international projects with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), such as the EU4BUSINESS Credit Line Project and the Western Balkans SME Competitiveness Support Programme. Key skills include project compliance, ESG assessment, and digitalization. Responsibilities have included managing teams, coordinating activities, and providing technical support, resulting in the assessment of over 600 technologies and the development of investment plans for over 50 projects. Certified in Lean Six Sigma, the expert excels in process improvement and sustainability initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated extensively with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on several international development cooperation projects. Their involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in areas such as SME competitiveness, sustainability, and resource efficiency. These projects, including the EU4BUSINESS EBRD Credit Line Project and the Western Balkans SME Competitiveness Support Programme, have been regional in scope, covering countries like Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, and the Western Balkans.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in diverse sectors, the expert has worked in community development, NGOs, energy, environment and climate, law, private sector and trade, and financial services and audit. Previously held roles include ESG and sustainable finance expert, project manager assistant, and SME competitiveness specialist. Their interdisciplinary expertise encompasses digitalization and green economy transition. The expert has contributed to regional projects in Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans, focusing on sustainability, resource efficiency, and compliance with EU standards. Geographic experience includes Armenia, Georgia, Italy, Moldova, Morocco, Serbia, Turkey, and Ukraine, where they have been deeply involved in regional development projects, enhancing regional economic and environmental resilience.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, the expert demonstrates top proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. They also possess strong competencies in Spanish, with advanced reading and speaking skills, and intermediate writing ability. French skills include intermediate reading and basic speaking and writing. These language skills have been utilized in international project settings, working with multilingual teams across various countries. The expert holds a Master's Degree in Product and Event Design and a Bachelor's Degree in Product and Yacht Design from the University of Study of Genova / Polytechnic School in Italy, both with first-class honors. Additionally, they completed a Certified Expert in Sustainable Finance program at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in Germany. Further training includes a program on 4.0 technologies at Start 4.0 in Italy and a Master of Advanced Studies from the Institute for Advanced Studies of Genoa.