Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 23 years of experience, the expert specializes in entrepreneurship development and SME support. Key qualifications include project management, capacity development, and organizational development. The expert has led international and local initiatives, managing programs focused on youth and SME entrepreneurship across Africa and Europe. Career highlights include raising over 30 million USD for NGOs and companies and supporting IT-based startups. Previously held roles such as Managing Director and Regional Director, overseeing strategic guidance, resource mobilization, and capacity-building efforts.

Project experience and donor exposure.

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the Mastercard Foundation, GIZ, AfDB, UNDP, World Bank, and USAID. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors like entrepreneurship, agriculture, and economic development. The work spans regional and national scales across Africa, including Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Ethiopia. These collaborations focus on enhancing SME competitiveness, youth entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic growth.

Sectors and geographic focus.

With a background in youth entrepreneurship, SME support, program and resource management, and advocacy, the expert has held roles such as Managing Director, Project Manager, and Consultant. Responsibilities have included capacity building, organizational development, and resource mobilization. The expert possesses cross-cutting expertise in digitalization within agriculture and infrastructure development. The geographic scope of work includes regional projects in Africa, with a particular focus on West Africa, and international initiatives in Europe. Extensive geographic experience includes work in Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, and the Netherlands. With deep familiarity in local governance and cultural dynamics, the expert has led projects in regional development, particularly in West Africa.

Languages and education.

The expert is fluent in English, Dutch, and Twi. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international settings, including work in multilingual teams across Africa and Europe. The ability to communicate effectively in these languages has supported roles in project management, capacity building, and consultancy services in various countries, enhancing cross-cultural collaboration and stakeholder engagement. The expert holds an MBA in Global Business and Sustainability with a focus on Social Entrepreneurship from ALTIS Postgraduate School Business & Society, Catholic University of Milan, Italy. Additionally, a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering & Management was earned from the University of Twente, Netherlands. These qualifications underscore a strong foundation in impact entrepreneurship and engineering management.