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Monique Van Asperen is a seasoned professional with expertise in Human Rights, Policy Analysis, and Sustainable Development. She has worked in various roles, including Business Development Director at AIM Congress, Project Manager at the Embassy and Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the UAE, and Senior Country Manager at Expo 2020 Dubai. Monique holds a Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and has completed certifications in Accounting, Leadership & Sustainability, Climate & Renewable Energy Finance, Agile Project Management, and Foundations of Project Management.

Credentials

  • Certified Expert in Accounting, Leadership & Sustainability
    Frankfurt School Sustainable World Academy
    Apr, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certified Expert in Financing NDCs
    Frankfurt School Sustainable World Academy
    Apr, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certified Expert in Climate & Renewable Energy Finance
    Frankfurt School Sustainable World Academy
    Oct, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Agile Project Management
    Coursera
    Oct, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Foundations of Project Management
    Coursera
    Jun, 2022
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • AIM Congress
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Business Development Director
      • Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
      • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

      AIM Congress (Annual Investment Meeting) is the world’s leading investment conference taking place annually in the UAE and exploring the latest trends and profound changes in the global economic and investment landscape and fostering partnership, sustainable economic growth and global investment flows, with 10,000+ participants, 270+ exhibitors, 175+ countries, and 280+ sessions. Our 13th edition is set to take place from 7-9 May 2024. For more information: www.aimcongress.com

    • Project Manager COP28
      • May 2023 - Dec 2023
      • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Associate Director, International Participant Management
      • Nov 2021 - Dec 2022

    • Senior Country Manager, International Participant Management
      • Mar 2018 - Nov 2021

      Preparing Expo 2020 Dubai, the first World Expo taking place in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, open from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. Responsible for the management of relations of Participants (European, African and Asian countries) during the confirmation process, preparations of the event, event time and the decommissioning/legacy phase. https://www.expo2020dubai.com/

    • Senior Commercial and Economic Advisor
      • Apr 2015 - Mar 2018
      • Abu Dhabi

      Promoted and expanded Netherlands-UAE economic relations and investments.

    • Netherlands
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Advisor
      • Sep 2013 - Jul 2014

      Project advisor for two instruments promoting the international presence of Dutch companies in foreign markets: Private Sector Investment Programme (PSI) and the Transition Facility (TF). Focus markets: Palestinian Territories, Jordan, Iraq and South Africa.

    • Project advisor (Rijkstrainee / Dutch government traineeship)
      • Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

      Project advisor Transition Facility and Private Sector Investment Programme (PSI) as part of the Rijkstrainee-program (2011-2013).

    • Policy officer (Rijkstrainee / Dutch government traineeship)
      • Aug 2012 - Feb 2013
      • Pretoria, South Africa

      Policy officer Economic Affairs Department as part of the Rijkstraineeship program (2011-2013).

    • Netherlands
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Policy officer (Rijkstrainee / Dutch government traineeship)
      • Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

      Policy officer at the Peace Building and Stabilisation Unit (EFV) as part of the Rijkstrainee-program (2011-2013).

    • Project officer FLOW subsidy scheme
      • Aug 2011 - Aug 2011

      Human Rights, Emancipation, Good Governance and Humanitarian Aid Department (DMH), processing FLOW (Funding Leadership and Opportunities for Women) tender applications.

    • Intern donor relations
      • Apr 2011 - Jul 2011

    • Policy researcher
      • Oct 2010 - Feb 2011

      Review of the Dutch support for improving land governance in developing countries and analysis of lessons learned, within the framework of the IS Academy on Land Governance for Equitable and Sustainable Development (LANDac). Presentation of data and recommendations through policy document.

    • Intern Humanitarian Aid Division - DMH/HH
      • Feb 2010 - Aug 2010

    • Member Taskforce Jongerenraad
      • May 2009 - Sep 2009

    • India
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Coordinator HI-Project the Netherlands
      • Sep 2008 - Sep 2009

      Fundraising and promotion of the HI project at Dutch primary schools and NGOs.

    • Intern HI-project
      • Jul 2008 - Sep 2008

    • Intern Champions XP - Lagos, Nigeria
      • Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

Education

  • 2023 - 2025
    Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
    Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance
  • 2013 - 2013
    The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
    International Business Environment
  • 2009 - 2010
    Utrecht University
    MA, Conflict Studies and Human Rights
  • 2005 - 2009
    Utrecht University
    BA, Human Geography and Planning
  • 1998 - 2005
    Christelijk Lyceum Veenendaal
    VWO

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