About us
DMI Associates is an independent technical assistance and public policy advisory company.
Specialised in institutional capacity building, the company has, since its creation in 1998, conducted more than 300 missions in over 70 countries. As a donor operator, we implement technical assistance projects in transitioning or developing countries around the world.
DMI Associates works independently of its related funding organisations and beneficiaries. The company therefore works objectively from a political, economic, ideological and religious perspective. We pride ourselves in maintaining intellectual integrity in all circumstances, as well as total transparency in the achievement of the missions entrusted to us.
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DMI started in
Has conducted over
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experts since the company began.
We provide personalised services and promote innovative approaches to meet our clients’ needs, in close collaboration with institutional beneficiaries, private sector actors and civil society organisations.
DMI has global expertise in development issues and the capacity to mobilise a large number of local, regional and international experts, working with partner organisations in Europe and worldwide. We are part of an extensive network of research centres, higher education institutions and universities in development and related fields.
In keeping with our world view, we draw on the experience and talents of a diverse and dedicated team from across the world: France, the Netherlands, Ireland, China, India, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Ethiopia, Tunisia and Benin. Our success is based on the commitment, knowledge and expertise of the team.
Our team
François Theoleyre
Président Chairman
English (fluent)
Languages :
French (native),English (fluent)
François Theoleyre
Degrees:
- Master in Economic Sciences; University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, France- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Law; Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
- DESS in Maritime law University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
- École du Commissariat de l’Air, class 77
- IEP de Paris - SP Paris, France
Professional experience:
over 40 years’ experience in international environments, among which 20 years dedicated to international cooperation services as the Chairman for DMI Associates.Areas of specialisation:
International Trade, export promotion, Private sector development, Institution building/strengthening, Policy dialogues.- +33 (0)4 72 00 35 99
- ftheoleyre@dmiassociates.com
Celeste Van den Broeck
DirectriceDirector
Languages :
Dutch (native),French (fluent), English (fluent), German (working knowledge)Celeste Van den Broeck
Degrees:
- DESS-Masters in Monitoring and Evaluation of Public Policies; University Lumière Lyon 2 /IEP de Lyon, France.- BA (hons) Business Administration; Nottingham Trent University, UK.
- BA (hons) Finance and Accounting; Hogeschool van Utrecht, The Netherlands
Professional experience:
20 years of working experienceAreas of specialisation:
Governance, Trade/Private Sector development, Health, Monitoring & Evaluation- +33 (0)4 72 00 35 91
- celestes@dmiassociates.com
Carine Berny
Directrice - développement économiqueDirector - economic development
English (fluent)
Languages :
French (native),English (fluent)
Carine Berny
Degrees:
- Master of Business Administration, University of Illinois (USA)- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois (USA)
- Engineer Degree in Mechanics, Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Electricité et de Mécanique, Nancy, France
Professional experience:
More than 15 years’ experience in International Cooperation services. More than 6 years’ experience at executive positions in the private sector for export diversification.Areas of specialisation:
International Trade, export promotion, private sector development, Institution building/strengthening, Policy dialogues.- +33 (0)4 72 00 35 96
- cberny@dmiassociates.com
Marion Bayard
Directrice - gouvernanceDirector - governance
English (fluent),
Spanish (good working knowledge)
Languages :
French (native),English (fluent),
Spanish (good working knowledge)
Marion Bayard
Degrees:
- Master’s in management; EDHEC Business School, Lille, France.- MSc in Legal and Tax, EDHEC Business School, Lille, France.
Professional experience:
10 years of professional experienceAreas of specialisation:
Governance; Trade; Monitoring & Evaluation- +33 (0)4 72 00 35 97
- mbayard@dmiassociates.com
Constance Theoleyre
Cheffe de projetProject Manager
English (fluent)
Languages :
French (native),English (fluent)
Constance Theoleyre
Degrees:
- Master’s degree in Sociology (specializing in social research), Lyon 2 Lumière University, Lyon, France.- Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Lyon 2 Lumière University, Lyon, France.
- Bachelor’s degree Cultural Anthropology, Lyon 2 Lumière University, Lyon, France.
Professional experience:
6 years of professional experienceAreas of specialisation:
Governance, Education, Monitoring & Evaluation- +33 (0)4 72 00 35 96
- constancet@dmiassociates.com
Emmanuel Gonon
Chef de projetProject Manager
English (fluent),
Spanish (working knowledge)
Languages :
French (native),English (fluent),
Spanish (working knowledge)
Emmanuel Gonon
Degrees:
- PhD Geopolitics- Msc Geography
Professional experience:
30 years of professional experienceAreas of specialisation:
Governance, Trade & Economic Development, M&E- +33 (0)4 72 00 35 95
- egonon@dmiassociates.com
Dana Oussenova
Cheffe de projet Project Manager
Russian (native),
French (fluent), English (fluent)
Languages :
Kazakh (native),Russian (native),
French (fluent), English (fluent)
Dana Oussenova
Degrees:
- Master’s in political sciences / International relations; Sciences Po Bordeaux, France- Master’s in political sciences, RUDN University, Moscow, Russia
Professional experience:
2 years of working experienceAreas of specialisation:
Governance- +33 (0)4 72 00 35 90
- doussenova@dmiassociates.com
Elizabeth Howard
Cheffe de projet Project Manager
French and Spanish (fluent)
Languages :
English (native),French and Spanish (fluent)
Elizabeth Howard
Degrees:
- Master in European and Public Affairs, Institute of Political Sciences, Lyon, France- BA (Bachelor of Arts) Degree in French and Spanish, University of Bristol, U.K
Professional experience:
3 years’ experience in the coordination of international and European public and private projectsAreas of specialisation:
Governance, Education, Private sector development, Private/public partnerships- +33 (0)4 72 00 35 90
- ehoward@dmiassociates.com
Ariane Khani
Chef de projet seniorProject Manager
English (fluent)
Languages :
French (native),English (fluent)
Ariane Khani
Degrees:
Msc Sciences Po Lyon -International relations – Globalisation and GovernanceExpérience professionnelle : 1 an
Professional experience:
1 year of professional experienceAreas of specialisation:
Développement économique Développement du secteur privé- +33 (0)4 72 00 35 90
- akhani@dmiassociates.com
Mariamawit Seme
Cheffe de Projet
Project Manageer
English (fluent),
French (fluent)
Project Manageer
Languages :
Amharic (native)English (fluent),
French (fluent)
Mariamawit Seme
Degrees:
• Executive Master in International Negotiation and Policy-Making, Institut des Hautes Études Internationales et du Dévelopement (IHEID), Genève Suisse • Diplôme en Marketing et Management International, ESIG-EPC Reynaud, Lyon, France • : 24 years of professional experienceAreas of specialisation:
Management Consulting, Développement du secteur privé, Restructuration d’entreprises et de secteurs industriels, S- +33 (0)4 72 00 35 97
- mseme@dmiassociates.com
Maréva Bunga
Cheffe de Projet
Project Manageer
Business Developper
Balkans Occidentaux et Turquie
Spanish, Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, Montenegrin (fair),
Bulgarian (basic),
Project Manageer
Business Developper
Balkans Occidentaux et Turquie
Languages :
French, English (fluent)Spanish, Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, Montenegrin (fair),
Bulgarian (basic),
Maréva Bunga
Degrees:
- Master en Etudes Européennes Interdisciplinaires, Spécialité « Europe dans le Monde », Collège d’Europe - Licence et Master 1 en Langues, Littératures et Civilisations Etrangère Anglais à l’Université Lumière Lyon 2 - Master en Etudes Sud–Est européennes à l’Université de Graz et l’Université de Belgrade (en cours)Professional experience:
2 yearsArea of specialisation:
Governance – Accession to EU- +33 (0)4 72 00 35 90
- mbunga@dmiassociates.com
Salomé Juan
Cheffe de Projet
Project Manager
English (fluent)
Project Manager
Languages :
French (native),English (fluent)
Salomé Juan
Degrees:
Diplômes - Diplôme Sciences Po Lille Stratégie, Intelligence et Gestions des Risques - Diplôme Sciences Po Grenoble Pratiques et Politiques des Organisations Internationales .Professional experience:
2 yearsArea of specialisation:
Governance & Civil society- +33 (0)4 72 00 35 90
- sjuan@dmiassociates.com
Michel Zayet
ConsultantAdvisor
English, Spanish
Languages :
French (native),English, Spanish
Michel Zayet
Degrees:
- Master’s degree in History and Geography, University of Montpellier, France- Diploma of Political Sciences, IEP de Paris (Institute of Political Sciences – Sciences Po) Paris, France
- Diploma of National Judiciary School – Bordeaux, France
Professional experience:
27 years as a prosecutor and judge.7 years in French Public Administration.
6 years as a legal advisor for foreign and international bodies.
Areas of specialisation:
Judiciary, Penitentiary, Monitoring & Evaluation in these areas- +33 (0)4 72 00 35 90
- mzayet@dmiassociates.com
Anabela Bererd
Office Managerr
French (native),
English (fluent),
Spanish (fluent)
Languages:
Portuguese (native),French (native),
English (fluent),
Spanish (fluent)
Anabela Bererd
Degrees:
- Diplôme Maitrise Langues Etrangères Appliquées- +33 (0)4 72 00 35 90
- mzayet@dmiassociates.com
Marie-Odile Mouriau
ConsultantAdvisor
English, Spanish
Languages :
French (native),English, Spanish
Marie-Odile Mouriau
Degrees:
- Master’s degree in History and Geography, University of Montpellier, France- Diploma of Political Sciences, IEP de Paris (Institute of Political Sciences – Sciences Po) Paris, France
- Diploma of National Judiciary School – Bordeaux, France
Professional experience:
27 years as a prosecutor and judge.7 years in French Public Administration.
6 years as a legal advisor for foreign and international bodies.
Areas of specialisation:
Judiciary, Penitentiary, Monitoring & Evaluation in these areas
Gerry McAlinden
ConsultantAdvisor
French (fluent)
Languages :
English (native),French (fluent)
Gerry McAlinden
Degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons): Geography and Social Science, The Open University- Master of Business Administration, The Open University
- PhD Sociology and Politics; National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Professional experience:
More than 20 years’ experience as a Public Administration Manager. More than 20 years’ experience as a Policy Advisor and Technical Assistance Consultant, including Project leader and Director.Areas of specialisation:
Governance and Public Administration reform, Institution building/strengthening, Policy dialogues, employment, rural, regional and local development, European integration.Aleksandar Zdravev
Business Developer
English, Spanish
Languages :
French (native),English, Spanish
Aleksandar Zdravev
Degrees:
1. Bachelor of Science in Economics - Management of Organization,2. Geodesy (Surveying Engineering)
Professional experience:
24 yearsAreas of specialisation:
Business Development Western Balkans,Project Management,
Project Implementation
- +33 (0)4 72 00 35 90
- azdravev@dmiassociates.com
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