About

    The People Behind NIYA

    Solid governance led by professionals committed to business buyouts and economic mobility in Canada.

    The Context

    Two structural economic
    challenges. One response

    Quebec and Canada face two simultaneous challenges that together represent a historic economic opportunity for new buyers.

    NIYA has deliberately chosen to focus its action on two complementary axes — and to do them better than anyone else in Canada. Excelling on two fronts is infinitely better than spreading ourselves thin over six.

    Our Governance

    The People Behind NIYA

    Solid governance led by professionals committed to business buyouts and economic mobility in Canada.

    Victoria Allen

    Victoria Allen

    Founder and President of Niya

    General management, strategic vision, external representation.

    Mark Novak

    Mark Novak

    Vice-President

    Support to the president, risk oversight, contribution to major decisions.

    Kaoutar Razzouk

    Kaoutar Razzouk

    Board Secretary

    Drafting minutes, managing official documents, convening board meetings.

    Yare Sow

    Yare Sow

    Board Treasurer

    Oversight of financial management, annual budget preparation, presenting financial reports to the board.

    Nadine Darakji

    Nadine Darakji

    Board Member

    Participation in quarterly meetings, contribution to financial guidance and relations with institutions.

    Aurelia Barros

    Aurelia Barros

    Project Manager

    Operational coordination, action plan follow-up, support to general management.