David M. Beasley

The World Food Programme is the largest humanitarian organization in the world, providing food assistance to people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change. The non-profit company is based in Rome, Italy. The Italian company aims to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity for those in need. The organization faces a hunger crisis of unprecedented proportions, with the number of people facing acute food insecurity increasing from 135 million to 345 million in just two years. The impact of COVID-19, supply chain disruptions, and food price increases have exacerbated the challenging socioeconomic situation in many countries. Despite these challenges, the World Food Programme continues to provide nutritious food and diversified diets to those in need.

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. provided wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services. Merrill Lynch was a global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a range of asset classes and serve as a strategic advisor to governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. The company was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

United Nations Foundation provides advocacy, grant making and partnership services to the United Nations. It builds and implements public-private partnerships to address problems and provide support to the United Nations. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc. provides electrical contracting and communication services. Its services are provided to the commercial, government, industrial, residential, and communications markets. The company was founded in 1958 by Helmuth L. Eidel and is headquartered in Altamonte Springs, FL.