Before his posting in Kyiv, Mr. Nuijten worked as International trade and development specialist with extensive experience in value chain development and export promotion projects. Particular experience in public-private cooperation and institutional capacity development. Over 10 years of experience in project management in amongst others, the Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and the Middle East / Northern Africa.
He was active as a representative of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Business Development and Trade Panels of Platform 2 (Economic integration and convergence with EU policies) of the EC Eastern Partnership, as well as occasional trainer/advisor on SME internationalization and clustering.