Dave Gibson – is a leader in delivering sustainability strategies and practical solutions in forestry and biomaterials industries, agribusiness supply chains, hospitality services, and climate-related investments. International management experience harnessing public, private, and blended finance for natural capital preservation. Dave held senior positions with the U.S. Agency for International Development, The International Finance Corporation, Chemonics International, and supported many private equity funds and individual companies devising market-based sustainability solutions. He has demonstrated leadership in applying environment and social management systems (ESMS), sustainability standards, and 3rd party ESG verification mechanisms. Skilled in applying geospatial technologies (GIS) and big data platforms for ESG risk management. Reliable leadership forging innovative public-private partnerships for sustainable natural resource stewardship through landscape-scale and multidisciplinary approaches.