Internationale carriere als micro finance specialist, trainer, programma directeur. De afgelopen jaren gespecialiseerd in business development en business start ups in Azië, Afrika en Oost Europa. Als "hobby" maker/producer van documentaires en TV programma's over Bhutan.
Veelzijdig, maar kernwoorden: effectief manager, leidinggevende en netwerker in complexe programma's en situaties

2013 - present The Netherlands Dragonmills
TAIEX/EU Consultant Advisor International Business Start Up programs
Mentor Consult and advice on EU policies/ acquis communautaire on social and economic issues (Taiex/EU)
Advisor for SME companies entering international markets. (Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland, Netherlands Enterprise Agency)
E- coaching of trainees for BEGIN business start up training, (Druk Holding & Investments, Bhutan)
Mentor Alumni Business Start up program (Kanthari, India)
Business partner Bhutan Chamber of Commerce

2002 - present Netherlands Bhutan+Partners Director
Design and management of sustainable business programs in Bhutan.
Matching investors Bhutan - Europe.
Promotion of business relations between Bhutan and the Netherlands.
Production of events, films, documentaries and books. (www.bhutanandpartners.org)

2003 – February 2013 The Netherlands Bartimeus, service provider for visually impaired persons
Head department of International Affairs
Lead the department (three staff, plus experts/consultants), research, strategy, policy design and implementation. Lead programs for visually impaired on employment, business creation and inclusion. Responsible for finance/fundraising, program design (EU, government and private donor programs) program management (30 – 600K), networking, HRM. International representation of Bartimeus.

1998 - 2001 Bhutan Ministry of Foreign Affairs/SNV Head of mission/Country Director SNV Bhutan,
Liaison diplomatic and counsellor affairs, Royal Netherlands Embassy, New Delhi
Programs: economic development, environment, good governance.
General program management, policy design, HRM/D, external relations, budget/program responsibility, program development, regional cooperation Asia, planning/monitoring&evaluation. Representation Netherlands Government and responsible for consular and diplomatic affairs in Bhutan.

1986 -1998 The Netherlands Kontakt der Kontinenten Executive manager/trainer/ consultant
Design and conduct training and support programs for adult education, HRM, international management, security, conflict, stress and trauma Issues.
Consultant/trainer/coach humanitarian aid, security and traumatic stress prevention, cross cultural management. Acquisition, sub-contract and coaching external trainers. Monitoring and evaluation of training/support programs.

1992 -1993 Cambodia Ministry of Foreign Affairs/SNV District Electoral Supervisor/Civic Education Specialist,
District representative diplomatic mission UNTAC Prepare and conduct general elections in Cambodia at district level. Select, train and supervise electoral staff. Prepare and use training materials, negotiate with local authorities, supervise security arrangements

1988 - 1992 The Netherlands Iris training in Communication Founder/trainer/
coordinator Lead the office. Conduct trainings on personal (soft) skills and effectiveness. Methodology based on psychology, speech, attitude. Group training and individual coaching.

1983 -1986 The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs/SNV Staff member Information and education Coordinate training, information and education programs on development cooperation in the Netherlands.
Train and supervise repatriated SNV expatriates involved in the education programs. Prepare training materials.

1977 - 1983 The Netherlands Foundation for assistance to asylum seekers and political refugees, Arnhem Coordinator/Founding director/ board member
General management, external contacts, HRM, budget control, advocacy, policy design. Inclusion of refugees

1974 - 1976 Cameroon Ministry of Foreign Affairs/SNV Micro credit specialist
Establish cooperative savings and credit banks in the Littoral Province West-Cameroon. Select, train and supervise staff and board members. Design and conduct training and education materials. Develop (financial) management and bookkeeping systems for local cooperatives. Publicity and HRM. Budget control and reporting.