Board Chairman

Frank Giustra founded Acceso with President Clinton as a previous initiative of the Clinton Foundation. Frank is the President and CEO of Fiore Group, a private firm managing a broad portfolio of private equity investments and companies, specializing in food and lifestyle, art and entertainment, and natural resources.Frank is also the founder of the Giustra Foundation which is actively involved in the global refugee crisis by providing humanitarian aid, along with being the founding partner in the Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative. Frank is also the Co-Chair of the International Crisis Group, a widely recognized independent, non-partisan source of analysis and advice to policymakers on the prevention and resolution of deadly conflict.  

Jean-Martin Bauer is an accomplished professional with expertise in food security, digital innovation and humanitarian operations. Jean-Martin has crafted data-driven strategies to address complex challenges in international development and emergency response. His work reflects a commitment to driving sustainable impact and innovation in global development.

David Foley is the Managing Partner of Foley, Broderick LLP a Canadian-based chartered accountancy firm, focussing in the areas of taxation and financial advisory.  David holds multiple degrees and professional designations, including B.A., B.Comm, M.B.A., CPA, CA.  He is the Managing Partner of Foley, Broderick LLP, a Mr. Foley is also the Chairman of one of Canada’s larger privately held companies invested in private equities. He plays an active role in domestic and foreign charities, and in private foundations. Mr. Foley is actively involved with the Human Development Foundation, Mercy Centre, under the patronage of the Thai Royal Family. He is a major benefactor to the Mercy Centre’s projects in Klong Toey (slums of Bangkok).  

Eric Nonacs is Principal of Golden State, an independent consultancy that focuses on building results-oriented collaborations among and between the private sector, governments, philanthropy, and NGOs to address global challenges such as climate change, pandemic disease, and poverty. From 2010 until 2013, Eric was the Vice President for Alliances and Partnerships at the Skoll Global Threats Fund.  Previously, Eric was the Managing Director for Global Affairs at Endeavour Financial, a merchant bank based in Vancouver, Canada. From June 2002 until August 2007, he was the Foreign Policy Advisor to President Bill Clinton and the Clinton Foundation. Eric holds an AB from the University of Chicago, an MA from the London School of Economics, and an MBA from New York University.  He is a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations.  

Carlyle Singer recently stepped down from her role as president of Acumen, which she held for over 10 years. She previously served on Acceso Colombia’s board and brings a wealth of experience in global business operations and strategic leadership. Prior to Acumen, she served as president and CEO of Katun Corporation and held senior roles at IKON Office Solutions. Carlyle earned an MBA from Stanford University and a B.A. from Harvard College.

Marni Wieshofer’s background includes Head of Media and Managing Director in Houlihan Lokey’s TMT Corporate Finance Group, based out of Los Angeles, providing mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial advisory and financial restructuring services. Before joining Houlihan Lokey, she was a Partner and Managing Director at MESA, a boutique advisory investment bank, where she spearheaded investment banking, strategy and valuation engagements for companies throughout the media space. Her background also includes CFO and EVP of Corporate Development at Lionsgate Entertainment where she oversaw the company’s mergers, acquisitions and other strategic financial initiatives and prominent roles at Media Rights Capital, Alliance Atlantis Communications and Coopers & Lybrand Chartered Accountants. Ms. Wieshofer is a member of the Board of Directors at Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: HYMC) and Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI). Ms. Wieshofer holds a BA from Western University, an MBA from the Rotman School of Management, is a Canadian Chartered Accountant and obtained the ICD.D designation in 2018.