Maurits Favier

mauritsfavier@gmail.com Amsterdam, the Netherlands +31(0)654708393

Maurits Favier

Work Experience

Dubai Chambers

2024 – 2025

Country Representative

Amsterdam, the Netherlands
  • Identified and developed new business opportunities by building relationships with companies, government entities, trade organisations and knowledge institutions across the Netherlands and Middle Eastern markets.
  • Translated market developments, policy changes and stakeholder needs into strategic engagement activities, business introductions and practical market-entry support.
  • Represented Dubai Chambers at meetings and events, strengthening its regional network and facilitating sustainable commercial and institutional partnerships.

British Embassy The Hague

2019 – 2023

Senior Investment Advisor

The Hague, the Netherlands
  • Managed relationships with Dutch companies in life sciences, infrastructure and business services, advising them on investment opportunities and expansion plans in the United Kingdom.
  • Assessed companies’ strategic and operational needs and coordinated tailored support with government bodies, regional partners and specialist advisers.
  • Developed investment opportunities through targeted outreach, sector events and presentations, contributing to a pipeline of international investment projects.

NOREC

2016 – 2019

Asia Representative

Pondicherry, India
  • Identified and assessed potential partner organisations across Asia, supporting them in developing feasible international exchange programmes with clear development objectives.
  • Managed relationships with prospective and existing partners through outreach, proposal guidance, partner visits and regional events in India, Bangladesh and Nepal.
  • Designed and delivered five-day capacity-building programmes for groups of approximately 30 exchange professionals preparing to work in international and cross-cultural environments.

Tractus Asia

2011 – 2016

(Senior) Research Analyst

Bangkok, Thailand; Pondicherry, India and Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Advised international companies, government bodies and senior decision-makers on market entry, investment, M&A and economic-development opportunities across South and Southeast Asia.
  • Conducted due diligence, partner and acquisition searches, site-selection studies, supply-chain assessments and spatial analyses across agriculture, renewable energy, healthcare, mining and manufacturing.
  • Developed new business for clients through client outreach and proposal writing by identifying partner organisations, reviewing proposals and supporting the development of international business.

Education

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

2020 – 2024

Master of Science in Business Administration (part-time)

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Amsterdam School of International Business

2007 – 2012

Bachelor in Trade Management Asia

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Skills, Languages & Interests

  • Key skills: Business Development; Investment and Market Analysis; Strategic Partnerships; Stakeholder Management; Due Diligence; Portfolio Development; Partner Sourcing and Assessment; Economic Development; Proposal Development; Risk and Opportunity Assessment; Cross-Cultural Leadership; Public Speaking and Representation
  • Languages: Dutch (native) and English (native)