Lionel Giron is an experienced international adviser specializing in private sector development with over 22 years of experience, including 7 years in developing and transition countries. With a background in business economics, Lionel focuses on enhancing private sector development, particularly in rural areas, by promoting inclusive value chains.

Lionel pursued his education at various institutions, including studying CAS in Sustainable Development at HEIG-VD Yverdon les bains, MSc (DESS) in Marketing & Business Management at the University of Montpellier, and BSc in Business Economics & Marketing at the University of Portsmouth.

Throughout his career, Lionel has held key positions in several organizations, including serving as the Regional Coordinator Himalaya at HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, Coordinateur des programmes Afrique de l'Ouest at Helvetas, Deputy Eastern Europe Unit at Intercooperation, Team leader a.i. Finance Enterprise Market team at Intercooperation, Program officer in the Finance Enterprise Market team at Intercooperation, Technical adviser in agricultural value chains development in Southern Mali at Intercooperation, and Project manager Swiss Project for Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo at Intercooperation.