Industry and market research analyst, policy advisor, and strategy developer. Over 18 years of experience as an independent consultant and at the former Global Value Chain Center at Duke University. I have worked on projects in over 25 different industries including apparel, textiles, electronics/electrical, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, information technology (IT)/business process outsourcing, digital services, automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding, nanotechnology-enabled products, furniture/wood, chemicals, manganese, fisheries, tourism, and various agribusiness industries. As a research consultant, I write custom reports for international agencies, country governments, and firms that provide an in-depth analysis of the global, regional, and/or local landscape of industries and sectors. As a strategy consultant, I provide advisory services that identify where opportunities exist within the value chain and provide recommendations on how a country can improve competitiveness and overcome barriers. This involves extensive secondary research and primary fieldwork. I’ve worked on projects across five continents and conducted fieldwork in over 40 countries. I have also developed and led several training workshops on global value chain analysis.