Land governance and management

I am an urban development specialist with about 15 years of solid experience in international development working with think-tanks, academic institutions, NGOs, and UN agencies in the fields of local governance, urban environment, strategic and spatial planning, basic services, territorial economic development, sustainable and inclusive development, preparedness, and recovery to foster resilience. I have a proven track record in providing policy support for cities and local communities to become more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

Trained Environmental Planner, Manager and Policy Analyst in Environmental Policy working at the interface of people-ecosystems' interactions. Thomas has developed and implemented innovative tools for managing people-ecosystems interactions such as REDD+, payments for ecosystem services, environmental impact assessments (EIAs), audits and Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs).

Project Manager in Land Administration and in the Geo-Spatial and Information Technology environments with expertise in Management, Sales and Marketing from Sweden, South Africa and Africa. Proven track record in leadership, excellent communication and relationship management skills and high cultural sensitivity. Resilient, adapt well to change and a broad scanner, thinking beyond current constraints and practice. Work well under pressure, creating an effective buffer to enable others to work effectively. Ability to successfully meet demanding business targets in a range of roles.

Specialties: Strategy, Leadership, Technical Sales, Project Management, Professional Services Management, Client Relationship Management, Customer Success