Transport & Infrastructure

MSc Corporate Communications and Development Cooperation specialist, with experience in European projects, the achievement of public and private funds, the administration of profit and non-profit organisations and the management of projects for social promotion, in Europe and Latin America.

During the last 7 years, Patricia has been working as Project Manager and Communication Expert in a series of advocacy campaigns for European funded projects and for the European Commission Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development.

Communication professional at the UN Environment Programme 's Brussels Office - Liaison Office with the EU institutions

Head of section OPSYS contract management

Based in The Netherlands, Natureherit Design & Consult is an innovation SME for Nature-Urban Spatial Planning, Green Economic Studies and Investment Pre-Strategies incl. - GreenMagnets’Tools -- Web-Reality Place Interface Tools - Coast, Waterfront and On-water - Micro-Area Redevelopment & Environmental Mitigation - Place Branding & Sustainable Tourism of City-Town-Village - Environmental–Climate Education Applications - Promotion & Platforms for Low-Carbon Products & Technologies Founded in 2013 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Natureherit Overall Design is a new design formula to revitalize Nature and Heritage, which includes Overall design, pre-study, investment and promotion strategies for Nature-Urban Developments etc. The spirit of “Low-Carbon from the Roots” tells to combine most vulnerable urban-rural environmental problems, research potentials and approaches for local and international markets, discover of best areas and value chains for environmental-friendly investment. Based on rich international professional networks and platforms, Natureherit dialogues with practical-oriented professional institution and technical enterprises on local and national scale. Natureherit and its partners have sophisticated experiences and knowledge in integrated planning, coastal and waterfront development, tourism and leisure development, integration refurbishment / design of urban and landscape, ecological protection and recognition, out- and indoor leisure, renewal of agricultural and industrial areas,. Natureherit enables green growth for projects. The emphasis lies in overall spatial planning strategies, technological combination of eco-water education and environmental recovery, sustainable tourism, regional and place branding development strategy plan. Contact: Xiaoying Liu Tel: +31 614741165 (NL) | +86 13816670457 (CN) Email : xyliu@natureherit.com | info@natureherit.com Founder/Director of Natureherit Overall Design, Senior Spatial Planning-Design Consultant | Netherlands Reg. Architect | Master in Engineering (Germany) | Reg.  Expert of EU-China Urbanisation Leadership Program | Member/Observer of EcoAP and Business@Bio-diversity Communities by European Commission

Nikolay Chavov is a highly experienced professional with a background in project management and business development, specializing in infrastructure and transportation projects. With over a decade of dedicated work, he has consistently demonstrated his expertise and leadership abilities. 

Nikolay currently serves as the Director of Business Development & Operations at NTU International A/S, a position he has held since August 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing business development initiatives and operational activities. 

Nikolay has more than 12 years of experience in Technical Assistance projects and 10 years of experience as a Project Manager. He has implemented 12 long-term and 35 short-term contracts for EU, WB, AfDB and other IFIs in Europe, and Asia. He possesses in-depth knowledge of project cycle management, and a logical framework approach from project identification, formulation, and preparation to monitoring and evaluation. He is very experienced in the overall management of the project, e.g., ensuring timely completion of activities at the required quality level, timely delivery of services and deliverables, communication with the Client and key stakeholders, and submission of invoices and associated supporting documents.  Nikolay has considerable knowledge of EU international cooperation and external aid policies, programming cycle and supporting geographic and thematic financial instruments (IPA, ENI, EDF, DCI, GPGC, INSC, PI, EIDHR, IcSP, etc.). Additionally, he has experience in communication, capacity building, institutional & policy dialogue facilitation and awareness-raising activities.  

I have been working in the fields of PR & communication, as well as energy & new technologies, for 8 years. With proficiency in 3 languages and a global outlook, I have cultivated an international career, with a particular focus on the APAC region. Motivated by curiosity and a commitment to advancing innovative, low-carbon economies and alternative growth models.

My professional journey has spanned various organizations, including embassies, major energy corporations, and non-profit associations. From 2019 to 2023, I held the position of Secretary General at the France-Korea Energy & Environment Committee, overseeing high-level quarterly meetings aimed at fostering cooperation towards a low-carbon economy. Currently, I serve as an independent consultant, specializing in outreach activities for the EU-Korea Green Partnership project.

I am a Programme Officer to the EU Delegation in Benin in charge of Energy and Environment. I also have a strong interest for Rural Development and Infrastructures in general. I have been working for the European Commission since September 2005.