Business Development specialist; Research Associate at the Center for the Studies of Social and Economic Realities (CERES) and an enthusiast for taking on challenging projects involving research in support of key initiatives for regional development. Background in Business with specialization in International Business and Management. Practical experience in applying project management skills for joint research projects concerning Local Economic Growth, Institutional Efficiency and Economic Performance in Regional Development, Obstacles to Innovation and Financial Inclusion. * MBA in International Business & Management (Hanze University, The Netherlands) & MA in International Business (ARU Cambridge, UK)