The Guiana Shield, an essential biodiversity hotspot spanning six countries in Latin America, plays a pivotal role in our planet’s ecological framework. This region is home to approximately 18% of the world’s freshwater resources and hosts an extraordinary variety of flora and fauna. It encompasses 13,000 vascular plant species, 1,000 species of birds and freshwater… Read More
Concordia’s Board of Directors has announced Director Committee Assignments as well as the formation of two new Committees: Budget & Investment and Nominating & Governance. The Audit Committee, chaired by Adriana Henriquez, consists of Nicholas Logothetis, Regina Sheridan, Tatiana Torres, and KJ Wang, and is responsible for reviewing financial results, audit results, and internal controls,… Read More
Marking a significant development in the growth of the Leadership Council, Concordia is pleased to announce the appointment of Sherrie Westin, President & Interim CEO of Sesame Workshop, as its latest member. “Sherrie has been deeply involved in Concordia for a number of years now, both in her individual role as Senior Advisor and through… Read More
At the 2024 Americas Summit, Concordia announced a partnership with CrossBoundary Group’s Fund for Nature (FFN). The announcement was made publicly during the session Expanding Access to Capital for Nature-Based Carbon Projects featuring H.E. Iván Duque, Former President of the Republic of Colombia and Chair of the Concordia Amazonas Initiative, Kate Wharton, Managing Director and… Read More
Concordia is pleased to announce eMerge Americas as a Core Programming Partner for the 2024 Americas Summit. “It’s a real honor to partner with eMerge Americas. eMerge’s mission, rooted in fostering a community of entrepreneurs and exploring the role of technology in the world, resonates clearly with Concordia’s. We’re pleased to be collaborating with eMerge… Read More
Concordia is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Eugenia Brizuela de Avila, Mayu, Executive Coach and Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of El Salvador, to its Leadership Council. Mayu is a resilient leader who has broken barriers as the first female Minister of Foreign Affairs in El Salvador and the first female president… Read More
Concordia is pleased to announce the appointment of Bart Friedman, Chairman of the Board of Giant Eagle Enterprises and Partner & Senior Counsel at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, to the Leadership Council. In addition to his roles at Giant Eagle Enterprises and Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, Mr. Friedman is Lead Independent Director of… Read More
Concordia is shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Sebastián Piñera, Former President of Chile and Former Concordia Leadership Council Member, this week. “We are deeply saddened by the sudden and tragic death of former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera. President Piñera first joined Concordia’s Leadership Council in 2016 following a successful intervention at… Read More
Concordia and its Leadership Council are pleased to announce the three recipients of the 2023 Leadership Award: Nazanin Ash, CEO of Welcome.US, for the nonprofit sector; Aliko Dangote, Founder, Chairman & CEO of the Dangote Group, for the private sector; and, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, for the public sector. All three recipients were selected… Read More
Concordia is pleased to share the following report published by Generation Amazing, a Concordia Global Patron Member, in September 2023. The roundtable cited in the report was hosted by Generation Amazing and Laureus Sport for Good at the 2022 Concordia Annual Summit. Please note, the report findings reflect the opinions and takeaways of the roundtable… Read More
Bringing decades of experience leading an international legal practice, coupled with a storied and highly-praised career at the heights of the U.S. Government, Concordia is pleased to welcome Ambassador Arthur B. Culvahouse Jr. to its Leadership Council. During his over 40-year career at O’Melveny & Myers LLP, Ambassador Culvahouse has demonstrated his distinguished leadership in… Read More
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