A tourism professional with commercial acumen, a critical mind, cross-cultural adaptability and fast learning ability demonstrated by a varied work history across sectors in tourism, water and education. Work history includes: market analysis, feasibility study and investment proposal for UNDP/GTZ funded tourism & environment project in Tanzania, project management of EU funded tourism capacity building project in Suriname, successful SME development as owner of a multi-award winning tourism business and SME advisory work on development projects, international business development and investment, capacity building for government and private sector in tourism. International marketing experience in Europe, Austral-Asia and Middle East, capacity building work with government agencies and communities in Zambia, Tanzania, Laos and Suriname as well as 5 years of project management experience at 2 university research departments in Belgium