Presentation Topic:

Tides of Trade: Cultivating Resilience in Local Fisheries for Export

Speakers:

Eric Guichard

ABOUT SPEAKER:

Eric Guichard, founder & CEO of Homestrings, Inc., brings a wealth of experience in diaspora investment advisory. With a background as Founder and Chairman of GRAVITAS Capital, a Central Bank Reserves Management  Advisor, and prior roles at the World Bank, Eric’s expertise spans financial management and strategic advisory. He is advisor to 23 countries’ Investment Promotion Agencies, helping structure transactions targeting global portfolio investors. He holds degrees from the University of Dakar, Duquesne University, and Harvard Business School where he was World Bank Scholar and Harvard fellowship awardee. Eric’s commitment to diaspora investment is reflected in his involvement in various non-profit boards, including The African Development Bank’s Steering Committee on Diaspora Investments and as Chairman of the U.N. International Organization on Migration (IOM) Advisory Board on Diaspora Investments. Recognised with prestigious awards like the “Entrepreneur of the Year Award” and the “African Financier of the Year” Award, Eric’s contributions extend beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, with publications and media features showcasing his insights and impact in the field of global finance. https://www.idiaspora.org/en/board-membership/eric-guichard