Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 47 years of experience in project management, mechanical engineering, and infrastructure development, the expert has led large-scale international projects, especially in the environment, energy, and social infrastructure sectors. With a proven track record in pre-feasibility studies, design documentation, and tender preparations, they have managed projects worth over one billion euros. Previously held roles such as Team Leader and Project Manager have showcased their ability to deliver results-focused solutions and effectively manage multi-cultural teams across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with prominent international donors including the EU, EBRD, EIB, and the World Bank. Their involvement in these partnerships has included providing technical assistance, project implementation, and evaluations in infrastructure, environment, and energy sectors. Career highlights include working on large-scale regional and national projects across Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, and Central Asia. Responsibilities have included enhancing project quality, supporting EU integration processes, and implementing climate change mitigation and solid waste management initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors such as environment and climate, energy, transport, and social infrastructure. With roles as Team Leader and Project Manager, they have managed significant projects involving climate change mitigation, wastewater treatment, renewable energy, and solid waste management. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating project management with technical and financial planning. The expert's geographic scope includes regional and country-specific projects in Europe, Asia, and Africa, effectively navigating complex sectoral challenges and facilitating development initiatives. They have extensive geographic experience, with long-term assignments in countries such as Serbia, Romania, Croatia, Libya, Montenegro, Ukraine, and Georgia, demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in transition economies.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is a native English speaker and possesses proficiency in French, having used these languages in professional settings and multilingual teams. They have worked in various international contexts, leveraging language skills to facilitate communication and collaboration across diverse cultural environments. The expert holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of London, Imperial College of Science and Technology, in the UK. Their educational background includes a Diploma of Imperial College, equivalent to a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a B.Sc. (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution. Additionally, they earned a Diploma in Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute in England.