Key skills and expertise

With 26 years of experience in corporate and institutional management, the expert excels in international cooperation, business development strategy, and project cycle management. Leadership roles have included founding partner and director, overseeing teams of up to 100 members. Career highlights include co-authoring publications and receiving awards for law enforcement and social merit. The expert has successfully managed technical assistance and capacity-building projects across Europe, Africa, and the Balkans, enhancing public sector capacities and supporting international cooperation.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Commission, European Investment Bank, USAID, UN, and World Bank, providing technical assistance, project implementation, evaluations, and capacity building. Thematic areas include governance, law enforcement, security, and digital transformation. Projects have been regional and sector-specific, with work conducted in Europe, Africa, and the Balkans. The expert has played a significant role in enhancing institutional capacities and supporting strategic development initiatives across these regions.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors including procurement, administration, democratization, public administration, media and communications, and institutional development. Previously held roles in project management, technical assistance, and capacity building, with cross-cutting expertise in digital transformation and strategic impact assessment. Responsibilities have included enhancing governance and institutional capacity on regional and international levels. The expert has contributed to diverse initiatives across Europe, Africa, and the Balkans, leveraging interdisciplinary knowledge to support development and cooperation in complex, multi-sector environments.

The expert has extensive geographic experience across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, with significant involvement in the Balkans, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Maghreb. Worked in countries such as Belgium, France, Spain, the UK, USA, and numerous others, demonstrating deep familiarity with regional development issues and local governance. The expert's work often involves long-term assignments and recurring involvement, particularly in EU-related projects, enhancing institutional capacities and supporting international cooperation across diverse cultural and political landscapes.

Languages and education

Bringing a multilingual edge, the expert is a native speaker of French and Spanish and is proficient in English, holding a Cambridge Proficiency Examination certification. These languages have been utilized extensively in international settings, leading multilingual teams and engaging in cross-border projects. Additionally, the expert has working knowledge of Italian and Portuguese, which has supported work in diverse geographic regions, enhancing communication and collaboration in multilingual environments.

With a background in Economic Journalism, the expert holds an MA from the Centro de Estudios Financieros in Madrid, Spain, and a Higher Education Diploma in Applied Economics from the Institut Catholique des Hautes Ecoles de Commerce in Brussels, Belgium. Additional studies in Maths and Sciences were completed at the Institut Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle in Brussels. Certifications from HarvardX in Humanitarian Response to Conflict and Disaster and Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies complement the educational background.