The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
Organizations often struggle not because of a weak strategy, but because of misaligned stakeholders. I 'unstick' complex decision-making processes. Using my academic research and hands-on experience with a product to solve a 'Consensus Trap', I provide a 3-day Strategic Audit to move from paralysis to operational execution. Immediately available for high-stakes interim mandate. I am particularly interested in transformation challenges that sit between long-term sustainability goals and short-term operational realities, where leadership decisions require balancing competing priorities rather than choosing simple trade-offs. Currently, I am engaged in stakeholder-focused advisory and startup mentoring, supporting founders and teams on strategic clarity, market positioning, and leadership decision-making under constraints. With over 6 years of international experience across the EU, the Middle East, and Asia, I have acted as a Strategic Liaison for diplomatic missions, NGOs, and private-sector innovators. I thrive in navigating Transformation Paradoxes: the delicate balance between short-term commercial goals and long-term societal impact (SDG 9 & 12).
• Providing strategic and leadership advisory to early-stage founders within the Forward Inc. mentorship program • Supporting startups on market positioning, growth strategy, and leadership decision-making under constraints • Diagnosing founder-level challenges such as focus vs scale, speed vs structure, and funding vs fundamentals • Translating ambiguity into actionable strategic options through structured conversations
Managed the Embassy’s external interface within the Dutch ecosystem, acting as a bridge between diplomatic objectives and local execution. 1. Stakeholder Navigation: Acted as the central point of contact for Dutch government bodies (municipalities/ministries) and corporate entities. I focused on removing communication bottlenecks to ensure bilateral programs moved from planning to execution. 2. Process Improvement: Identified inefficiencies in how the Embassy engaged with external stakeholders; initiated internal coordination reforms that streamlined response times and improved the quality of engagement with Dutch partners. 3. Network Orchestration: Directed high-level outreach to Dutch NGOs, Chambers of Commerce, and academic institutions, expanding the professional network and identifying new areas for cross-sector cooperation. 4. Event & Project Leadership: Led cross-functional teams to execute large-scale initiatives (including events for 2,500+ attendees), managing the logistical and political sensitivities required in a diplomatic environment
1. Stakeholder Advocacy: Designed and led initiatives to bridge the gap between migrant/refugee communities and local decision-makers, ensuring community perspectives influenced program design. 2. Partnership Management: Managed cross-sector collaborations between the NGO, corporate sponsors, and Dutch municipalities to drive social impact and program visibility. 3. Digital & Global Engagement: Orchestrated digital engagement strategies and cross-cultural projects, managing communication with diverse international stakeholders and community groups. 4. Fundraising Strategy: Developed and executed a targeted fundraising strategy that secured new corporate partnerships and donors to sustain and scale the Migrant Women Program.
1. Market Entry Strategy: Advised on commercial viability and expansion strategies for high-stakes partnerships in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. 2. Regulatory Analysis: Navigated cross-border regulatory frameworks and economic risks to ensure market access for educational technology and mobile sectors. 3. Negotiation: Conducted high-level outreach and negotiations with both government and private organizations to secure partnership agreements.
1. Market Access Strategy: Identified and analyzed regulatory requirements and market entry barriers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia to ensure institutional compliance for Ed-Tech services. 2. Commercial Negotiation: Led negotiations with government and private educational organizations to secure partnership agreements and service contracts. 3. Risk Assessment: Evaluated the commercial viability of new partnerships, identifying economic risks and defining growth strategies for high-stakes international accounts. 4. Stakeholder Insights: Conducted market research to advise leadership on localized go-to-market plans and stakeholder engagement strategies across the Middle East and Asia.