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Greg’s career is defined by innovation and persistence to solve social challenges. He began his career managing United Nations emergency relief operations during the war in Bosnia where he led cutting-edge projects to integrate peacebuilding strategies into humanitarian operations. He went on to create a management services company to work on the most pressing international development challenges across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Projects included re-establishing the food supply system in Iraq, advising on peace processes in Afghanistan and strengthening medical supply chains in Africa. Seeking to develop a high social impact business, he co-founded Tree Global in 2011 to drive restoration and agroforestry outcomes in developing countries.

He is a Canadian and Swedish national, resident in Geneva, Switzerland. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from Harvard University and a Master’s Degree in International Development from Yale University.