Key skills and expertise

With 27 years of experience, the expert has demonstrated leadership in healthcare, ICT, and infrastructure. As CEO of New Vision NV, the expert founded a network of clinics, organized funding rounds totaling €12 million, and achieved full public healthcare reimbursement. They have led international projects, including building fiberoptic networks and data centers. Their expertise includes business development, project management, and complex negotiations. Successfully patented technologies and managed companies to acquisition. The expert's skills encompass strategy implementation, process reengineering, and capacity building in diverse, challenging environments.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has a diverse professional background across sectors such as healthcare, fundraising, ICT, architecture, design, and marketing. They have held leadership roles, including CEO positions, where they founded and developed companies, managed funding rounds, and led international projects. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating technology in healthcare and infrastructure projects. The expert's work spans multiple countries, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of regional development and cross-sector collaboration, particularly in Europe and Latin America.

The expert has extensive geographic experience across Europe, Latin America, and beyond, having worked in countries such as Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Cape Verde, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curaçao, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Spain, and the USA. This diverse exposure has equipped them with a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in healthcare and infrastructure sectors, enhancing their ability to manage regional development issues effectively.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Dutch speaker and possesses very good proficiency in French, English, and Spanish, with good skills in German. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international settings, including professional experiences in multilingual teams and projects across Europe, Latin America, and other regions.

The expert holds an MBA in Operations Management from Université Cap Gemini Sogeti, Paris, France. Additionally, they obtained a Graduate Business & Marketing Management degree from KDG Highschool in Antwerpen, Belgium. Their earlier education includes studies in Science & Politics and Latin & Greek at Sint Rita College in Kontich, Belgium.