Economic Development & FDI Advisory

Since 2016, I have been working with and for investment promotion agencies (IPAs) and economic development organizations (EDOs) from all continents. I am convinced of the benefits FDI can bring to locations and how effective investment attraction can foster sustainable development, e.g. green transition, economic prosperity, gender equality, or digital transformation of established industries.

Over the last years, I worked for countries, regions, cities, free zones, industrial zones, and real estate development projects in North America (US, Canada), Europe (Germany, UK, Spain), the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman), and Asia (Georgia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Fiji), among others.

In my work, I have always advocated and nurtured relationship building and personal networks. Rooted in trust and collaboration and strengthened by successful and positive interactions, my global network of professionals in governments, business associations, event organizers, startup and innovation ecosystems is a unique asset that I brings tremendous value to my work. 

My functional interest is capacity building and organizational development. I strongly believe in the power of teams. Empowerement, purpose, and culture are the most critical pillars for organizational success. In my work, I enable organizations, decision-makers, and teams to increase their impact and become more satisfied and productive.

In terms of impact, I have a particular emphasis on gender equality. While this term encompasses various dimensions, I mainly focus on workforce participation and quality fo work through FDI. I guide and train investment promotion agencies in applying a stronger gender lense in their work for the benefit of their communities and the investments they attract.