International Project Management & Business Development Executive
Environmental Engineer · International Project Management & Business Development Executive
Japanese citizen · Mediterranean origin · Based in Tokyo
Environmental engineer and international project management and business development executive based in Tokyo, with more than 20 years of experience in Japan and overseas. Work spans architecture, infrastructure and urban development across North Africa, the Middle East, East Asia and Europe.
Combining an engineering perspective with commercial and cross-cultural experience, I support Japanese organizations in developing opportunities and advancing complex international projects. I work with clients, government agencies, royal family representatives, investors and developers to connect business objectives with local requirements.
My experience also encompasses international public relations, corporate branding and overseas office establishment. Earlier work in geopolitical, security and disaster risk analysis informs how I assess unfamiliar business environments, while Japanese, English, French and Arabic support my work across markets and cultures.
Experience in Japan and overseas
Combined value of projects worked on
Multidisciplinary teams led
Japanese, English, French and Arabic
I turn international business opportunities into coordinated project action. I bring clients, government stakeholders and corporate partners to a shared understanding of objectives, negotiate commercial terms and coordinate multidisciplinary teams around technical requirements, schedules, costs and risks.
Drawing on omotenashi and kikubari—Japanese hospitality and thoughtful attention to others’ needs—I build trust, clarify priorities and resolve differences across languages and business cultures. Publications, events, project promotion and support for overseas office openings connect international communications with business development. My earlier geopolitical, security and disaster risk-analysis experience informs market assessment.
English · Japanese · French · Arabic — Business proficiency in all four languages
International architecture, infrastructure and urban development projects. My responsibilities varied by assignment; the entries below distinguish the project itself from my contribution.
Dubai, UAE
A landmark development featuring two towers connected by THE LINK, bringing together hospitality, residential, office and retail spaces.
Oversaw the project process, coordinated government and corporate stakeholders, and supported events and international public relations.
Barcelona, Spain
A redevelopment proposal for FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium.
Managed prequalification (PQ) and proposal preparation, contributing to the win among 38 international design firms; then managed client relations and project coordination.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The headquarters of the Saudi Stock Exchange in Riyadh.
Secured the project through client negotiations and presentations, then managed client relations and project coordination and supported international public relations.
Mecca and Medina, Saudi Arabia
Expansion studies for the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque (Masjid an-Nabawi) in Medina, together with work at associated pilgrimage sites.
Managed client relations, negotiations and coordination throughout the ten-year phased programme, including guidance on religious considerations.
Dubai & Abu Dhabi, UAE
An urban design study exploring energy-efficient buildings and sustainable city development.
Led the study process, coordinated government bodies and participating companies, and supported related events and international communications.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
A waterfront financial district proposal combining offices, hospitality, retail and public spaces.
Led overall coordination and provided design support, aligning the client, design team and other stakeholders.
Dubai, UAE
A waterfront landmark tower proposal inspired by wind, sails and ships.
Led client negotiations and presentations contributing to the project win, then managed client relations and project coordination.
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
A mixed-use tower concept combining hotel, residential, office and retail spaces.
Led client negotiations and presentations contributing to the project win, then managed client relations and project coordination.
Dubai, UAE
A residential tower development in Downtown Dubai.
Led client negotiations and presentations contributing to the project win, then managed client relations and project coordination.
Dubai, UAE
A residential tower concept developed around the theme “Above the Clouds”.
Led client negotiations and presentations contributing to the project win, then managed client relations and project coordination.
Alexandria, Egypt
The Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology campus.
Presented the proposal to the client, contributing to the project win, then supported client relations and proposal coordination.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
An urban development proposal integrating buildings, landscape and public spaces.
Led client negotiations and presentations contributing to the project win, then managed client relations and project coordination.
Shenzhen, China
An integrated transport hub connecting rail services, urban development and green public spaces.
Tokyo, Japan
A research and development concept for a 350-metre timber high-rise integrating greenery into urban life.
Shanghai, China
A mixed-use development combining AI-focused offices, commercial spaces and a public plaza in Shanghai’s West Bund.
Krasnoyarsk, Russia
A residential development integrating neighbourhood planning, landscaped courtyards and smart-city concepts.
Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
A lakeside resort proposal combining hotel accommodation, apartments and landscaped leisure spaces.
Dubai, UAE
An urban masterplan proposal for an innovation-focused district combining business, living and public spaces.
Initiatives expressing Nikken Sekkei’s identity and strengthening its presence in international markets. Further branding work is not shown for confidentiality reasons.
A limited-edition gift book conveying Nikken Sekkei’s architectural philosophy and values through traditional Japanese arts and haiku. Attention to both its visual presentation and the tactile experience of holding the book expresses the company’s culture and vision for the future. Structured around the number eight, symbolising wishes for prosperity and longevity, it embodies Japanese hospitality and thoughtful care as a gift for distinguished recipients, including members of royal families.
Played a central role in project management, coordinating stakeholders and overseeing the overall production process. Supported the creation of a gift book finished with meticulous attention to detail, conveying Nikken Sekkei’s philosophy through an architectural publication.
Cityscape Global is an international real estate exhibition bringing together developers, investors and industry professionals. Nikken Sekkei participated to strengthen its brand presence, generate international media exposure and develop new project opportunities.
Led participation from planning through delivery and follow-up. Coordinated internal teams and external partners, invited distinguished guests, managed exhibition operations, presented projects to visitors and arranged international media coverage. Relationships developed at the event generated new project enquiries and offers.
Selected publications and brochures presenting projects, regional experience and corporate capabilities to international audiences.
Coordinated publications and communications materials as part of international public relations and business development.
Tokyo, Japan ｜ April 2007 – August 2026
Tokyo, Japan ｜ April 2003 – March 2007
Division of Marine Science and Technology, Nagasaki University
April 2001 – March 2003
Focus: Environmental Monitoring & Satellite Programming
Division of Marine Science and Technology, Nagasaki University
April 1997 – March 2001
Advanced Japanese Language Certificate
For professional enquiries, please contact me by email
paris.nick.25@gmail.com
Tokyo, Japan
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