Ashok Gulati is a Distinguished Professor at Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER). He was Chairman of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP, GoI; 2011-14);  Director at the International Food Policy Research Institute (2001-11); NABARD Chair Professor at IEG (1998-2000); and Chief Economist at NCAER (1991-97).

He was the youngest member of PM's Economic Advisory Council of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee; He has been on the Board of Directors of RBI, NABARD, NCDEX, IDFC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Godrej Agrovet, etc.

Nonie is an experienced development practitioner and senior manager. She has worked extensively on issues related to rural livelihoods, agricultural practices and markets, food systems, gender equality, appropriate technologies, and entrepreneurship. 

She applies business-like efficiency to social and environmental development contexts and enjoys low-drama work environments and learning from wonderful people.
 

Peni is the Cocoa Sector Manager of Rialto. Prior to this, he was a coordinator in VECO and worked in a conservation program in NTB.

Kyle Datta’s long and distinguished career in the energy sector includes Managing Partner of Booz Allen & Hamilton’s Asia Energy Practice and US Utilities Practice, Managing Director of Rocky Mountain Institute, CEO of the US Biodiesel Group, and founder and General Partner of the Ulupono Initiative. Mr. Datta is currently serving on the Puerto Rico Electrical Power Authority Transformation Advisory Council to support the rebuilding of Puerto Rico’s electrical system and consulting through his firm, New Energy Partners.