Frédéric Morel Email & Phone Number

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

As a versatile Project Manager, I work at Patronale Life as my client to oversee and manage key projects. My responsibilities include leading and supporting cross-functional teams in implementing a broad range of project types, from digital signing and new broker platforms to strategic partnerships that introduce innovative insurance products.With a strong emphasis on collaboration, effective communication, and continuous improvement, I work closely with these teams to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.Whether it's a large-scale transformation project or a targeted improvement initiative, my focus is always on creating sustainable solutions that meet the needs of Patronale Life's customers and stakeholders.

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Led the development of solar and wind energy projects in Tanzania ranging from 1 to 150 MW on both main and isolated electrical grids. Successfully secured equity, debt, and grant funding. Provided project development and energy-related services to private clients, investors, and multilateral organizations. Notable achievements include identifying and developing renewable energy projects, conducting early-stage feasibility assessments, financial modeling, site finding, local government engagement, land negotiation, resource assessment, and acquisition of licenses and permits. Negotiated Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and offtake agreements, engaged with governmental institutions and development banks, and managed day-to-day company operations in a challenging multicultural environment, leading a cross-functional team of local and international experts in engineering, finance, and management.

Tanzania

Set up a new open-pit gypsum-mining venture in Tanzania within a 12-month timeframe, from scratch o a successful operational business with a monthly production of 3,000 tons. Built a robust commercial network of small-scale miners and secured sales partnerships with major cement and plasterboard producers, positioning the venture among the top five out of 200 miners in the region. Improved the lives of small-scale miners by providing them with heavy equipment, organizational support, and fair pricing. Implemented an in-house-developed management information system to support operations. Accomplishments include market analysis, feasibility study, project finance, license and permit acquisition, building a team of local miners, and fostering relationships with stakeholders in the governmental, investor, customer, and supplier sectors. Additionally, established cost-effective ICT infrastructure and managed financial aspects, including fundraising and operational finance.

Tanzania

(Fundraising - Grants, Debt, Equity)• Outline strategic goals• Business development of grant services: identify opportunities, generate leads, and manage stakeholders. • Build relationships with financial stakeholders: financial institutions, donors, local and foreign governments, multilateral organizations, and private investors• Follow up strategic, financial and commercial milestones

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Acquisition of operational, ready-to-build and late-stage development solar and wind projects

Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg

(Business advisory, Grants, Quality and Safety)• Business development and execution of grant projects• Business development and execution of quality and safety projects: lead generation, negotiate and conclude contracts, implement quality and safety systems, and guide external audits• Quality and Occupational Health and Safety Consultant (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS, VCA)• Financial and ICT management of Belgian pillar of the Group• Financial and commercial reporting to Group level

Belgium And Luxembourg

• Counsellor of McKinsey based competition Bizidee, an initiative of the Flemish government (Ministry of Economic Affairs)• Set up and maintained quality management systems for companies in a variety of sectors (telecommunication, technical installations, construction, etc.)• Set up and maintained safety, health and environmental administration systems for companies in a variety of sectors • Statutory Safety Prevention Advisor at several companies: identify and control health and safety risks, risk assessments, incident investigations• Developed financial and business plans for companies in a variety of sectors.• Developed and followed up grant proposals

Luxembourg

• Counseling on international tax optimization

Belgium

(Worked full-time during studies)• Assisting in setting up a quality management system (ISO 9001)• Co-ordinate the mapping of the processes of the company• Maintenance of the quality management system• Preparation and guidance of the periodic quality audits

Belgium

(Worked part-time during studies)• Management of the ICT network of the different companies of the Group (servers, clients and peripherals)• Procurement of ICT equipment• Day-to-day ICT problem solving

Master In Business Engineering (Engineering & Economic Sciences), Major In Management Information Systems (Dutch: Handelsingenieur In De Beleidsinformatica)

Expert Class, International Tax Law

Niveau 2, Preventieadviseur (Safety Prevention Consultant)

Dissertation titled "Safety in the Cleaning Industry - Analysis of the specific needs and problems"

Education record