Professional Experience:
Currently serves as Minister Counsellor for Bilateral and Political Affairs and Deputy Permanent Representative to UN Rome-based Specialized Agencies (FAO, WFP, IFAD). Provides strategic advisory support on EU policy engagement, food security, agricultural development, and trans Mediterranean cooperation, contributing to cross-regional dialogue and programmatic alignment.
Advised governments and regional groupings on trade, human rights, health, and humanitarian policy. Led negotiations as Representative of the 45 African Members of the WTO on Dispute Settlement Reform during the COVID-19 period, engaging with the WHO and other UN entities on pandemic response and relief packages. Represented West African countries at UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board meetings, contributing to over 25 technical assistance initiatives and HIV/AIDS programme adaptations, resulting in an estimated 40% improvement in programme effectiveness.
Previously served as Talent Acquisition Manager at ArcelorMittal (Liberia) and International Sales Manager in Beijing, leading workforce development initiatives, public-private partnerships, and multi-country technology deployments across Africa. These roles strengthened skills in strategic planning, negotiation, and cross-sector collaboration.
Brings a strong combination of public sector diplomacy and private sector execution, underpinned by bilingual proficiency, additional language exposure, and demonstrated adaptability across continents, sectors, and institutional cultures.