After 13 years management experience in electric utilities, I have been working since 2008 as advisor and project manager in the power sector in more than 15 countries (Africa and Europe), typically for utilities, investors, banks, ministries and development agencies. Over the years, I have built up a profound industry know-how combined with strong project management skills and a broad operational experience. My area of expertise encompasses: Project management and advisory service for investment projects in the power sector:- Project development, PPP (Public Private Partnership)- M&A, valuation of power plants and network concessions- Due diligence of utilities and IPPs (Independant power producers, financed on a non-recourse basis)- Tendering and contract negotiation (PPP/Concession agreement, EPC, O&M, PPA, tolling agreement)Strategic positioning of utilities- Strategic analysis- Setting up service or O&M (operation & maintenance) organizations- Change management- Make or Buy assessmentOperational and financial improvements for utilities:- Management ad interim and project management- Audit of utilities or project organisation- Cost reduction program, cost & efficiency benchmarks- Asset management and risk managementRegulatory issues- Tariff issues- Regulatory management- Expertise, second opinion and dispute resolution