A globally experienced IP attorney, international innovation strategist, and entrepreneur with over 15 years of impact across European and global innovation ecosystems. I have served in advisory and leadership roles at the interface of EU policymaking, IP cooperation, and strategic innovation development—supporting both institutional decision-makers and high-growth startups.
My career spans flagship EU programmes (e.g., IP SME Helpdesks in Europe, China, and Africa; AfriPI), high-level institutional cooperation (with DG GROW, TRADE, INTPA, WIPO, African IP bodies), and the development of actionable strategies for scaling innovation across borders. I bring a unique dual perspective: as a former EU civil servant advising on policy, enforcement, and SME support, and as the founder of a private-sector incubator navigating real-world innovation challenges in emerging markets.
Currently a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and has been involved in building a startup. I am deeply committed to board-level governance, ecosystem building, and bridging public-private cooperation. I combine cultural agility with operational discipline, offering a proven record of delivering results across institutional, diplomatic, and entrepreneurial settings.