Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 40 years of experience, the expert excels in business development, manufacturing industry 4.0, and logistics. Key qualifications include proficiency in ISO standards implementation, project management, and circular economy practices. Career highlights include leading international initiatives in Spain, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, with a focus on digitalization, innovation, and competitiveness. Notable accomplishments encompass managing funded projects, enhancing SME competitiveness, and establishing research centers for sustainable product development. Responsibilities have included strategy development, capacity building, and business continuity planning, with roles such as Senior Consultant, Team Leader, and Key Expert.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors like the World Bank and the European Union. Worked across diverse projects involving roles as a Senior Industrial and Business Process Expert and Deputy Team Leader, focusing on project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building. Thematic areas covered include vocational education and training, industrial development, and business sustainability. These sector-specific projects took place in Azerbaijan and Turkey, aiming to improve entrepreneurial development in rural areas and increase competitiveness in the manufacturing sector.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in manufacturing industry 4.0, logistics, education, and information technology, the expert has held positions such as Production-Logistics Manager, Business Development Expert, and Senior Consultant. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes digitalization in manufacturing and circular economy practices. Geographic experience spans Spain, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, focusing on enhancing SME competitiveness and implementing sustainable practices. Responsibilities have included leading projects, developing strategic plans, and providing capacity-building services in both public and private sectors. In Spain, the focus has been on industrial innovation and sustainability, while in Turkey and Azerbaijan, the expert has contributed to internationally funded projects supporting local governance and SME development.

Languages and education

The expert is a native speaker of Spanish and Catalan, fluent in English and French, with proficiency in Italian and intermediate skills in Turkish. These language competencies have been utilized in international professional contexts, including work in multilingual teams in Spain, Turkey, and Azerbaijan. English proficiency is supported by a Business English certification from the Escuela de Negocios de Barcelona. Educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Project Management from Escuela de Negocios de Barcelona/Isabel I University, Spain. Additionally, the expert holds a Master’s Degree in Information & Knowledge Management from the Open University of Catalonia, Spain, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and Science of Education from the University of Valencia, Spain. They also completed a Master in Pedagogical Methodologies for Teachers at the University of Valencia, Spain.