Commodities

Project Director of Value Chain Analysis for Development (VCA4D)

I have been working as a field inspector for the Norwegian Environment Agency since 2013. Some of my tasks are within the field of non-food consumer product safety with regard to chemical properties (RoHS, REACH, CLP, POPs), European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR) and CITES.

I have a masters degree in archaeology and previously worked as an environmental crimes coordinator with the Oslo Police Department.

Attaché de Coopération, Chargé de programmes, Section infrastructures et développement durable

In 2018, I co-founded Inflection Finance, a boutique finance consulting firm specializing in Impact Investment solutions for developing countries. Our mission is to increase the flow of effective capital to achieve meaningful and sustainable development outcomes by bridging the gap between domestic and international finance. To accomplish this, we design, implement, and monitor innovative partnerships between governments and private entities (both for-profit and non-profit).

Our firm excels in designing and promoting long-term financing strategies for countries, assisting private corporations in strategizing their long-term expansion, and supporting foundations to maximize their venture philanthropy investments. We specialize in creating and implementing impact investment vehicles that blend concessional and impact capital. This includes issuing sovereign or private SDG-themed Bonds (Green, Blue, SLB, Gender), negotiating Debt for Nature Swaps, developing green and blue carbon-based financing vehicles, Social Impact Bonds (SIBs), and other innovative mechanisms to finance public goods development.

We have also developed advanced impact measurement systems that integrate satellite technology, machine learning, and advanced forecasting techniques. Our diverse clientele includes governments, private investors, and international Foundations. We have assembled a global team of highly experienced professionals dedicated to supporting our projects.

I bring over 30 years of experience as a senior development consultant, providing independent consulting services to multilateral banks (IADB, WB), multilateral cooperation agencies (UN, EuropeAid), and bilateral agencies (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Spain). My expertise has supported Presidents, Prime Ministers, Ministers of Finance and Planning, and Ministers of Education, Health, and Environment. My field experience spans 55 countries across four continents.

Additionally, I served as a senior advisor to the President of the IADB for over ten years. I have held high-profile managerial and advisory positions with international INGOs (Foundation of the Americas, the Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum, Levi Strauss Foundation, Esquel Group Foundation) and private corporations.

International Regulatory Strategist in the area of plant health. Development and registration of biopesticides in North America and Africa (15 years). Governmental regulator in North America (10 years), International regulatory consultant (13 years). Applied Cross-cultural trainer for 35 years.

Motto:
I am permanently in pursuit of excellence whilst simultaneously supporting others in the process!

Holder of the Country´s National Recognition (Portuguese Government - MDN-2021)

Occupations:

- Interest Group Representative - European Union

- Senior Expert (External) - European Commission

- High-level Advisory to Governments, Municipalities and Local Institutions

- Senior European Policy and Affairs Advisor

- Ambassador and Sponsor - Communication Institute of Greece

- President - Instituto Sciencius, International Business Academy

- Managing-Partner - Sciencius Consulting

- Vice President (Non-Executive) - Arts Consortium

- Editorial Team Member and Article Reviewer

- Visiting Professor of European Affairs

- Professor of Business and Languages (English and Portuguese)

- Supporter and Senior Expert - United Nations Volunteers

- Conference Panelist and Speaker

EUCED - European Institution for Economic Cooperation and Development (EEIG):
An Interest Representative in the European Union. Established for European and worldwide economic and development operations. It represents and advocates in the European Union 115 entities from 62 countries, 38 of which in Europe. Also, Africa, Latin America, Arabia, and other Regions.

Complementing objectives and synergies within the European Union and the European Economic Area, as well as further strategic partnerships and alliances in other regions of the world. Through economic scale and other associated efficiencies, Members, Associates and Partners act together as a single organization bringing up the best available expertise from its member organizations.