Key skills and expertise

With 33 years of experience, the expert excels in executive coaching, leadership development, management, and organizational development. Career highlights include leading strategic initiatives in international humanitarian sectors with a focus on diversity and inclusion. As CEO of a coaching consultancy, the expert specializes in leadership development for humanitarian professionals. Background includes positions at World Vision International, such as Regional Director for West and Central Africa, where responsibilities included overseeing development and advocacy programs across eight countries. Skills encompass cross-cultural communication, advocacy, and faith engagement, supported by a strong track record in strategic and operational leadership.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert's professional experience spans sectors such as culture, gender, training, and human resources. Previously held roles include CEO of a coaching consultancy and Regional Director for West and Central Africa at World Vision International. Work involves leadership development, strategic support, and operational management, with cross-cutting expertise in diversity and inclusion, advocacy, and organizational development. The geographic scope includes regional work across West and Central Africa, enhancing the ability to navigate complex cultural and developmental landscapes. Extensive geographic experience includes work in the Central African Republic, Ghana, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Sierra Leone, as well as professional experience in France, Germany, and the UK. This experience has provided a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Bringing fluency in German, English, and French, the expert effectively utilizes these languages in various professional contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. Additionally, basic proficiency in Hassaniya, Wolof, and Pulaar supports engagement in cross-cultural communication and advocacy within diverse international settings. Educational qualifications include a Certified Organizational Coach Level 2 certification from the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL). The expert also completed an Executive Program in Digital Business Strategy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management, holds a Diploma in Human Resource Specialist from ORGAKOM Waldbronn, Germany, and a Diploma in Education from Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg, Germany, qualifying them to teach in primary and secondary schools in Baden Wuerttemberg.