Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 19 years of experience, the expert is skilled in project and operations management, client management, and risk management. Career highlights include leading international infrastructure projects across Europe and Africa, achieving significant milestones such as the development of eco-industrial parks and rural infrastructure programs. Responsibilities have included managing multinational teams, coordinating construction programs, and ensuring project compliance with European market regulations. Previously held leadership roles involved directing company growth strategies and managing international client portfolios, resulting in successful project completions and stakeholder satisfaction.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as Belgium and the European Union. The expert's involvement includes project implementation and technical assistance for infrastructure projects across Africa, including countries like Gambia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Guinea, Benin, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The projects focus on infrastructure development, with a regional scope, supporting initiatives like eco-industrial parks and rural infrastructure programs.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as environment and climate, logistics, urban development and housing, civil engineering, and marketing and media, the expert has held roles including architect, project manager, and infrastructure expert. Responsibilities have included project design, management, and coordination, integrating infrastructure with sustainable development in both urban and rural contexts. Geographic experience spans Belgium, Gambia, Morocco, Senegal, and Spain, providing deep familiarity with regional development issues and local governance. The expert has worked on long-term assignments in Africa and Europe, contributing to projects that address local needs and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in French and Spanish, with intermediate proficiency in English, and basic knowledge of Arabic. These language skills have been utilized in diverse professional contexts, including international projects across Europe and Africa, facilitating effective communication within multilingual teams and with local and international stakeholders. The expert holds a Master's degree in the Art of Building and Town Planning, focusing on construction sciences and techniques, from UMons – Architecture & Urbanism Institute in Belgium. Additionally, the expert participated in the Erasmus program at UPV/EHU – Architecture and Civil Institute in Spain, furthering studies in architecture and urbanism.