Simone Snoeijenbos Aguilar

Simone Snoeijenbos Aguilar is an experienced policy officer currently serving at the European Commission in the Directorate-General for International Partnerships, focusing on trade, investment climate, entrepreneurship, and value chains. Previous roles include Programme Manager for Market Intelligence at the CBI, where market access resources for SMEs were developed, and Consultant at Ecorys, delivering over 30 assignments related to international trade and sustainable value chains. Simone's early career included roles as a Research Analyst at the National Planning Department, supporting government procurement initiatives, and assisting in trade matchmaking at the Dutch-Colombian Chamber of Commerce. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Economic Policy from Utrecht University and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Universidad de Los Andes.