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Business Development Manager
Elite Executive Excellence Management Consultancy (E3) FZCO — Dubai Silicon Oasis, UAE
2026-05 -
Advises on international academic partnership strategy for a portfolio of postgraduate executive programmes covering luxury brand management, AI, cybersecurity and business administration. Identifies, evaluates and negotiates partnership agreements with institutions across Europe and the GCC, ensuring accreditation fit, ECTS compatibility and industry access. Engages senior academics and international relations offices to move partnerships from initial contact to signed agreements, leveraging a 20‑year network in European higher education and Gulf institutions. Coordinates validation, quality assurance and compliance with AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA standards, and manages a multi‑institution pipeline overseeing outreach, screening and financial mapping.
Director, National Erasmus+ and Tempus Offices
Education, Culture and Audiovisual Executive Agency (EACEA), European Commission — Azerbaijan
2008-01 - 2026-04
Designed and operationalised national Erasmus+ and Tempus programmes, aligning them with Azerbaijan's higher‑education priorities and managing over EUR 50 million in funding across more than 100 grants. Provided strategic advice on eligibility, partnership structures, financial compliance and project management to consortium partners. Led country‑level implementation, supporting policy dialogue on Bologna Process, ECTS, EQF and quality assurance. Coordinated with the European Commission and ministerial bodies, fostering cross‑border collaboration and institutional development throughout the Caucasus region.
Languages
English
fluent
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