The People Behind NIYA
Solid governance led by professionals committed to business buyouts and economic mobility in Canada.
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.
The People Behind NIYA
Solid governance led by professionals committed to business buyouts and economic mobility in Canada.

Victoria Allen
Founder and President of Niya
General management, strategic vision, external representation.

Mark Novak
Vice-President
Support to the president, risk oversight, contribution to major decisions.

Kaoutar Razzouk
Board Secretary
Drafting minutes, managing official documents, convening board meetings.

Yare Sow
Board Treasurer
Oversight of financial management, annual budget preparation, presenting financial reports to the board.

Nadine Darakji
Board Member
Participation in quarterly meetings, contribution to financial guidance and relations with institutions.

Aurelia Barros
Project Manager
Operational coordination, action plan follow-up, support to general management.