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positions held
World Bank
2021–Present
Country Manager, Lao PDR
Oversaw an office of 55 staff, lending of around $100M per year, and policy dialogue. Key achievements included building macro-fiscal policy dialogue upon the ADB-WB policy reform roadmap and consolidating the lending pipeline.
2021
Acting Country Director, Eastern Europe
Led the initial operational and HR response to COVID-19 and paused the approval of Ukraine DPO.
2017–2021
Country Manager, Belarus
Managed a staff of around 25 and a Country Programme of around $200M per year. Led the 2017-22 Country Strategy Process. Key achievements included repositioning the programme and engagement during the 2020-21 repression.
2014–2017
Country Manager, Moldova
Managed a staff of around 25, a Country Programme of around $100M per year, and €15M in EU Trust Funds. Initiated a multi-donor policy dialogue and innovative media outreach on corruption.
2010–2014
Country Manager, Kyrgyz Republic & Turkmenistan (2012-2013)
Managed staff of around 35, a Country Programme of $75M per year, and led post-conflict response after 2010. Structured dialogues with parliamentarians and CSOs. Led re-engagement with Turkmenistan after a 13-year hiatus.
2006–2010
Senior Sector Economist, Middle East & North Africa
Led analytical and operational tasks on agriculture, energy, and spatial development. Provided strategic and policy support across multiple sectors.
2005–2006
Senior Sector Economist, Agriculture & Rural Development, Middle East & North Africa
Managed sector policy analysis and projects in Tunisia, Iraq, West Bank and Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, and Iran.
Department for International Development (UK)
2003–2005
National Programme Manager, DFID India
Managed a team of 24 staff and DFID’s largest programme by value.
2002–2003
Senior Economic Adviser, DFID India
Headed a team of 5 economists, responsible for project economics, economic analysis, and reporting.
European Commission
2000–2002
Economic Adviser, EC Delegation in Zimbabwe
Acted as EU Ambassador in 2001. Led macroeconomic analysis, cooperation strategy, and sectoral programs in agriculture and education.
Department for International Development (UK)
1998–2000
Senior Economic Adviser, Central Africa
Led macroeconomic analysis and project development in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Mozambique.
European Commission, DG IB
1996–1998
Support for Economic Transition Coordinator, MEDA Programme
Managed a €800M technical assistance portfolio with €250M in new commitments per year. Supervised 15 Brussels-based staff.
European Commission, DG VIII
1996
Desk Officer, Burkina Faso
Coordinated EC country assistance programmes.
Overseas Development Administration (UK)
1994–1996
Economic Adviser to European Union Department
Advised on economic and financial aspects of EU external cooperation.
1992–1994
Economist, Floodplain Fisheries Project, Bangladesh
Conducted field economic and social studies. Managed a team of 3 staff.
1991–1992
Economist, Mali Millet Pest Project
Managed around 15 Malian staff and conducted field studies.
Private Sector Roles
1991
Economist, Great Man-Made River Project, Libya (Brown & Root International Ltd.)
Led financial and economic cost-benefit analyses.
1987–1990
Economist & IT Manager, Swaziland Development and Savings Bank
Managed a team of 7, systems operations, and a system migration project.