Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 28 years of experience in climate finance and risk management, the expert specializes in designing and implementing green finance projects. They have led initiatives in more than 40 countries, developing decarbonization roadmaps and climate finance strategies. Key skills include expertise in blended finance, ESG strategies, and climate risk assessment. Responsibilities have included managing multicultural teams and advising financial institutions. Career highlights include structuring investment pipelines and achieving significant ESG impacts. Their technical skills encompass financial modeling, GHG accounting, and data-driven risk management.

Project experience and donor exposure.

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors, including the European Commission, World Bank, European Investment Bank, and the Asian Development Bank. Their involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors such as climate finance, sustainable development, and risk management. Projects have been executed at regional and national levels across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, focusing on areas like green finance, climate risk management, and sustainable infrastructure development.

Sectors and geographic focus.

With a background in multiple sectors, including energy, environment, social development, institutional development, SME and private sector, and risk management, the expert has held leadership roles such as Managing Director and Team Leader. These roles have involved overseeing project implementation and strategic advisory services. Their cross-cutting expertise includes integrating digitalization into climate finance and sustainable infrastructure. The geographic scope of their work spans Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, contributing to regional and country-specific initiatives focused on sustainable development and climate resilience. They have deep familiarity with regional development issues, particularly in Africa, including Angola, Nigeria, and Kenya, as well as in Europe, with significant involvement in France, Spain, and Ukraine.

Languages and education.

With a command of multiple languages, the expert is fluent in English and French, with excellent proficiency in both reading, speaking, and writing. They also have a good command of Spanish, capable of reading, speaking, and writing at a proficient level. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international work environments, managing multilingual teams, and executing projects across diverse regions globally. The expert's educational background includes a Master in Business Administration (MBA) in Management of Innovation and Technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, USA, and a Master of Science (MSc) in Finance from the London Business School, UK. They also hold a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics & Philosophy from Columbia University, USA, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and have completed a Post Graduate Diploma in AI and Machine Learning from the California Institute of Technology, USA.