Michael R. Brand

The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

AMLI Residential Properties Trust develops, acquires and manages apartment communities. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, Inc. researches and develops to prevent HIV infection and AIDS. It researches and develops vaccine candidates, conducts policy analyses, and serves as an advocate for the field with offices in Africa, India, and Europe. The firm's HIV research and development focuses on three strategies: the design of vaccine immunogens capable of inducing specialized proteins known as broadly neutralizing antibodies, the optimization and development of these antibodies as prevention products, and the development of replicating viral vectors and mRNA. The company was founded in 1996 by Seth Berkley and Lee C. Smith and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Mindshift Capital (Mindshift Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Heather Henyon. The firm is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

GCP Sovereign Infrastructure Debt Ltd., a closed-ended investment company, invests directly or indirectly, in subordinated infrastructure debt issued by infrastructure project companies, their owners or their lenders, and assets with a similar economic effect, primarily located in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Pathfinder International provides reproductive health and family planning information services. The company was founded by Clarence J. Gamble and Sarah B. Gamble in 1957 and is headquartered in Watertown, MA.

Junior Achievement of Canada operates as a youth business education organization in Canada. The firm engages in developing knowledge needed in personal success, gain financial responsibility and workforce readiness. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

The Centre for Addiction & Mental Health operates mental health research hospitals. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. Catherine Zahn has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2009.

Global Partnership for Education is an organization that focuses on improving education systems in countries. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company has a program called GPE Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) which connects their partners' expertise, innovation, and knowledge to help countries build stronger education systems.

The Institute for New Economic Thinking is an organization that aims to advance economic thought and challenge conventional wisdom. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company's goal is to create an open environment for generating and discussing economic ideas. The Institute was founded in 2009 by George Soros, William Hall Janeway, James Laurence Balsillie.

Mercy Corps provides emergency relief and economic support services. The company makes a real impact in the lives of families in the world’s toughest places. The company was founded by Daninel W. O'Neill and Ellsworth Culver in November 1979 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Telecom Development Co. Afghanistan Ltd. engages in the provision of telecommunication services. It provides voice and text, 3G internet, call management, tech tools, and international and roaming. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Kabul, Afghanistan.

SOVAR, Inc. provides development and commercialization of new technologies derived from university research and from partnering research centre. It specializes in identifying novel technologies and expertise derived from research activities, develop them and facilitate their transfer into useful and marketable applications. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in St. Foy, Canada.

Québec International operates as an economic development agency. It offers trade and market development, technological entrepreneurship and funding, international recruitment, ecoefficiency strategies, and support for investors and affiliates services. The firm serves ICT and electronics, life sciences, food and nutrition, insurance and financial services, green and smart building, and value-added materials and transportation equipment industries. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Quebec City, Canada.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Cambridge Investment Management Ltd. provides investment management services. The private company is based in Cambridge, UK.

The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research engages in the provision of global research networks. Its research programs include Azrieli program in brain, mind and consciousness, bio-inspired solar energy, child and brain development, cosmology and gravity, genetic networks, humans and the microbiome, institutions, organization and growth, microbial biodiversity, learning in machines and brains, quantum information science, quantum materials, and social interactions, identity and well being. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

El Cronista publishes daily news.

The Overseas Development Institute is an independent think tank that focuses on international development and humanitarian issues. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 1960.

Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. operates as a global real estate investment company. The firm's services include corporate services, investment management, brokerage, property services and auction and sales. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Atlanta Community Food Bank, Inc. distributes food and other donated grocery items each month to nonprofit partner agencies in the Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters and senior centers are among the agencies that receive product from the Food Bank and provide food and other critical resources for low-income Georgians who suffer from hunger and food insecurity. The company was founded by Bill Bolling in 1979 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

The Atlanta Apartment Association is the multifamily housing trade association for the Atlanta Metro area. It conducts educational and training programs, guides its industry in the legislative arena, and encourages meaningful partnerships with the community. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Georgia Apartment Association, Inc. provides community housing services. The non-profit company is based in Atlanta, GA and has subsidiaries in United States.

The National Multi Housing Council is a national association representing the interests of apartment firms in the United States. Its members are the principal officer of firms engaged in aspects of the apartment industry, including ownership, development, management, and financing. The organization also conducts apartment-related research, produces strategic on formation on business-related issues, and promotes the desirability of apartment living. The National Multi Housing Council was founded in 1978. Its headquarters are located in Washington, DC.

NAIOP, Inc. operates as a commercial real estate development association for developers, owners, and investors of office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use real estate. It offers advocacy, educational programs, and business and networking opportunities. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. provides nuclear utility services. Its mandate is to enable nuclear science and technology and to protect the environment by fulfilling the government of Canada’s radioactive waste and decommissioning responsibilities. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Chalk River, Canada.