The vice chair of the Board of Directors of GPE is a high-profile position of global stature, providing leadership to GPE. The vice chair assists the GPE Chair in fulfilling his or her duties to manage the affairs of the Board, including ensuring the Board functions effectively, and meets its obligations and responsibilities.

The vice chair, along with the Chair and the Chief Executive Officer, is a key public representative and spokesperson for GPE and maintains on-going communication with and among the Board members, the CEO, and GPE’s key stakeholders.