Meet Our Global Experts

Dr. Rainer Gerke is the founder and General Director of indeson, bringing over 25 years of experience in international development and TVET system reform. He has led transformative projects across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, establishing indeson as a trusted partner for major development organizations.

Faton Deshishku serves as Regional Director, overseeing operations in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. With extensive experience in post-conflict development and economic transition contexts, he leads complex multi-stakeholder projects focused on workforce development and private sector engagement.

Simon Coetzee leads indeson's operations across Sub-Saharan Africa, bringing deep expertise in agricultural TVET, rural development, and inclusive education systems. He has successfully implemented large-scale educational reforms in multiple African countries.

Lucky Penumlungu serves as Regional Director for Southern Africa, specializing in mining sector skills development, industrial training systems, and public-private partnerships. He has extensive experience working with governments and industry associations.

Johann-Peter Porten is a senior TVET expert with over 20 years of experience in curriculum development, quality assurance systems, and teacher training programs. He has worked extensively in Asia and the Middle East on educational reform initiatives.

Gent Shala specializes in TVET policy development, legislative frameworks, and institutional governance. He has supported numerous governments in developing comprehensive TVET strategies aligned with national development priorities.

Brian Staines brings extensive experience in establishing industry-education partnerships, dual training systems, and workplace-based learning programs. He has successfully implemented apprenticeship systems in multiple countries.

Dr. Faruque A. Haolader specializes in educational technology integration, digital learning solutions, and e-learning platform development for TVET systems. He leads initiatives on Industry 4.0 skills development and digital transformation.

Frank Neumann is an expert in quality management systems, accreditation frameworks, and institutional assessment. He has developed quality assurance systems for TVET institutions across multiple continents.

Mohammed S. Arifin specializes in labour market analysis, skills forecasting, and employment services. He has conducted comprehensive labour market studies and developed national skills strategies for multiple countries.

Gunnar Binda leads indeson's green skills and sustainable development initiatives. He specializes in integrating environmental sustainability into TVET curricula and developing green economy workforce strategies.

Caron Dee Lima manages complex multi-country projects, ensuring effective coordination, timely delivery, and stakeholder engagement across diverse cultural contexts.

Nimo Asker leads research initiatives, conducting comprehensive studies on TVET systems, labour markets, and educational outcomes to inform evidence-based project design.

Agnesa Demolli manages indeson's communications, knowledge management, and visibility initiatives, ensuring effective dissemination of project outcomes and best practices.

Valbona Raifi oversees financial management, ensuring compliance with international standards and donor requirements across all project implementations.

Rita Kastrati coordinates administrative operations, logistics, and support services, ensuring smooth project implementation across multiple countries.