Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 30 years of experience in the internationalization of SMEs, the expert has honed their expertise in business development consultancy, project management, and EU-funded initiatives. Key qualifications include policy development, competitiveness, innovation, and international trade. The expert has successfully led technical assistance projects, conducted evaluations, and provided capacity building across multiple sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, and private sector development. Responsibilities have included leadership roles such as Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader, where they delivered quantifiable results in regional economic development and managed projects with budgets exceeding 3 million EUR.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with major international donors, including the European Union, NATO, and the United Nations. Their involvement has encompassed technical assistance, project implementation, evaluations, and capacity building. Thematic areas of focus include private sector development, innovation, agriculture, renewable energy, and health. Projects have ranged from regional to national scales, emphasizing EU-funded initiatives like IPA, ENPI, and CBC programs. Geographic locations of work have included Albania, Cyprus, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Mongolia, North Macedonia, Romania, and Turkey.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in agriculture, renewable energy, private sector development, and health, the expert has held roles such as International Expert, Team Leader, and Evaluator. They have provided project management, technical assistance, and capacity building, demonstrating cross-cutting expertise in digital transformation in agriculture and infrastructure development in rural areas. Their work spans regional and country-specific projects in locations such as Turkey, Mongolia, and North Macedonia, with a focus on sustainable development and innovation. The expert's extensive geographic experience includes deep familiarity with regional development issues, local governance, and cultural dynamics through long-term assignments and recurring involvement in these regions.

Languages and education

Fluent in Turkish and English, the expert possesses a C2 proficiency level in reading, speaking, and writing in English, alongside basic proficiency in French at an A2 level. These language competences have been pivotal in international project management and collaboration with multilingual teams, enhancing communication and facilitating project execution in diverse linguistic environments. The expert holds a BSc in Agriculture Engineering and an MSc in Landscape Architecture from Ege University, Turkey. Additionally, they completed an MBA with a double major in Management and Finance at Dokuz Eylül University, Turkey, and participated in an MBA certificate program focused on enterprise management development at the ITC SME Trade Academy in Switzerland.