Experienced international trade and logistics expert specializing in infrastructure procurement, supply chain management, cross-border commercial operations, and strategic market development across emerging markets.
infrastructure development, and cross-border commercial operations
across East, North, Central, and Southern Africa. Extensive experience
working in neighboring markets, with strong expertise in regional
supply chains, procurement systems, and market expansion strategies.
Recognized for successfully managing multinational operations,
coordinating government and private-sector partnerships, and
developing strategic trade networks across complex emerging markets.
Country Trade & Infrastructure Coordinator — Ethiopia East Africa Commercial Development Initiative (EACDI) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 2020 – Present
Responsibilities:
• Coordinating regional trade operations and logistics projects
• Managing infrastructure procurement support
• Supervising import/export supply chains across East Africa
• Supporting agricultural and industrial transport operations
Countries Covered:
• Ethiopia
• Eritrea
• Kenya
• Sudan
• South Sudan
• Tanzania
Key Achievements:
• Led cross-border freight coordination projects
• Developed supplier and transport partner networks
• Managed large-scale logistics documentation and customs operations
Regional Supply Chain Operations Manager — Kenya & Eritrea
African Continental Logistics Partnership (ACLP) Nairobi, Kenya / Asmara, Eritrea | 2017 – 2020
Responsibilities:
• Managing shipping and freight coordination across East African corridors
• Overseeing customs compliance and procurement logistics
• Supporting infrastructure and energy-related transport projects
• Coordinating maritime cargo operations through Red Sea and Indian Ocean routes
Operational Coverage:
• Kenya
• Eritrea
• Ethiopia
• Sudan
• Tanzania
Achievements:
• Improved delivery efficiency across regional transport routes
• Established strategic logistics partnerships in East Africa
• Managed multinational procurement operations
• International Trade Operations
• Supply Chain Management
• Infrastructure Procurement
• Import/Export Compliance
• Regional African Logistics
• Cross-Border Transport Coordination
• Customs Operations
• Commercial Negotiation
Forthcoming Publications
• Cross-Border Trade Corridors and Infrastructure Development in Emerging African Markets — Forthcoming 2026
• Logistics Challenges and Commercial Opportunities Across East and North Africa — Forthcoming 2026
• Regional Supply Chain Integration and Investment Trends in African Trade Networks — Forthcoming 2027
• Strategic Procurement and Transport Operations in Developing Economies — Forthcoming 2027
• Serbian — Fluent
• French — Professional
• Arabic — Conversational
trading communities, humanitarian stakeholders, mining sector operators, and regional infrastructure development groups across multiple international markets.