ILEANA FERBER is a seasoned Local Content senior consultant and advisor, specializing in strategic consulting and bespoke training programs. She enhances her clients' technical and compliance-driven capabilities, ensuring alignment with national economic objectives. Her core strengths include:

• Strategic Local Content Consulting,

Policy Development & Advisory: Advising governments and NOCs on local content policies that align with national economic objectives.

• Supplier Development Programs

Business Capacity Building: Training local suppliers in contract management, negotiation, and financial planning to enhance commercial competitiveness.

• Workforce Development & Knowledge Transfer

Customized Training: Developing leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement training programs tailored to local content requirements and needs.

• Monitoring & Reporting

Local Content Tracking Systems: Implementing KPI tracking mechanisms for workforce participation, supplier spend, and training hours.

As a Subject Matter Expert in international development, Ileana’s consultancy transcends mere advice; she catalyzes industrial policy reform, economic advancement, and skill development within the energy sector.

Her academic foundation is as diverse as her professional experience: BA in Languages and Major in Business from Universidad Metropolitana (Caracas, Venezuela). MBA in International Development from Thunderbird School of Global Management (Phoenix, AZ, USA). Executive Certification in Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability, and Economic Development from Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Executive Certification in Economic Development from Harvard Kennedy School of Government (Cambridge, MA, USA).