Oriane Schoonbroodt

“I was on the staff of the International Monetary Fund for 29 years where I worked on a large number of developing countries, focusing in particular on balance of payments, external debt, and fragile states issues. In the last years of my career I was IMF Resident Representative in, subsequently, Bosnia, Afghanistan, the Sudan, and Djibouti. I have known Ms. Schoonbroodt for more than ten years. Over the last two years I have advised her on her ambitious project to create an organization that will award labels to international businesses and investment funds that trade and invest ethically, particularly in fragile states. I have been impressed by her clear and idealistic vision, and by her creative approach to address the many complex problems that she is facing in this endeavor. Thanks to her determination, perseverance, and resourcefulness this project is now well advanced and has gathered broad support from potential clients. She is a great person to work with, with excellent managerial abilities, a disciplined approach to work, and a sunny personality. Her multicultural roots and her fluency in several languages have allowed her to gather an international team with broad expertise, and to develop a worldwide network of contacts that are particular useful in this later stage of her project. I would be happy to answer further questions concerning her skills, qualifications, and experience. Bruno de Schaetzen, Ph.D. ”

“I have known Oriane for more than 10 years. Over the past decade, I have had the pleasure of following her projects and observing the development of her career. The first time I saw her, I knew I would become her mentor and friend. I am known for mentoring young talents, and even though I am very selective, she fit right into my criteria. She has not always achieved the level of success she deserves, but she has stayed resilient through hardship, never losing sight of her desire to succeed. Oriane has always learned from past experiences, including mistakes, and those learnings have shaped her. She has become a truly wonderful and optimistic woman. Oriane has always possessed a creative and visionary spirit. She has always had a strong ability to think out of the box and to overcome obstacles. She is determined to reach her goals. Unafraid to lean on new strategies when things aren't working, she is great at building relationships and finding solutions. Oriane is always looking for new challenges. In that respect, she is becoming a great entrepreneur who is skilled at managing complex cross-national and global projects. ”