About Us


Our Story: Where Bold Caribbean Businesses Go Further
GECA was founded in 2012 with a clear mission: to build a consultancy that not only addresses the unique business challenges of the region, but also cultivates lasting, strategic partnerships. What began as a focused initiative has evolved into a dynamic and respected organization recognized for its innovative solutions and client-centric approach.
Our growth has been shaped by a commitment to continuous learning and adaptability. As Caribbean industries transform, we remain agile—anticipating market trends, embracing technological innovation, and navigating regulatory shifts. This forward-thinking mindset has earned us the trust of our clients and positioned GECA as a long-standing partner in driving impactful, sustainable growth for the Caribbean.
Our Leadership
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JOANNE ALEXIS BOUNOUNI
Joanne Alexis Bounouni, is a Haitian systems strategist, computer engineer and impact finance leader with over 25 years of experience in fragile and low-income markets. She currently serves as Chairman of GECA Haiti and Executive Director of Bracing Neighbors, a non profit advancing economic development through behavior-led investments. Her work bridges governance, compliance and blended finance to drive scalable, community centered solutions. Joanne spearheaded the creation of Haiti's first integrated digital banking platform for credit unions, enabling financial access for over 2 million underserved users. She has mobilized over $27 million in capital for women-led SMEs and local infrastructure.
As Country Chair for Financial Empowerment under the G100 and a certified Resilience Ambassador, she champions inclusive climate finance and gender-equitable systems change. Her leadership in developing Haiti's Women's Economic Empowerment Census has been instrumental in shaping national market strategies. Joanne brings deep technical, governance and field experience, combined with a proven track record of cross-sector collaboration. Fluent in four languages, she is passionate about co-creating investment mechanisms that build resilience from the ground up.
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BÉATRICE DURET GENTIL
Béatrice is a Certified Public Accountant with over 15 years of experience in auditing, taxation, and financial advisory for small and medium-sized enterprises. She began her career at KPMG, where she spent seven years as a Senior Auditor managing a diverse portfolio across NGOs, financial and non-financial institutions, private companies, and oil firms. She later served as Vice President of Treasury at Banque de l’Union Haitienne, Haiti’s first private commercial bank, overseeing annual budgeting, investment strategy, and financial planning. Since 2017, Béatrice has been a Partner at GECA, a Haitian-founded consulting firm specializing in management, financial studies, accounting, and audit. At GECA, she leads major initiatives such as the USAID-backed DAI Invest program, through which the firm raised over $25 million to support Haitian SMEs—positioning GECA as the top fund mobilizer under Haiti INVEST. In 2020, she co-founded KOREVWAZEN, a social entrepreneurship initiative supporting 500 women entrepreneurs across southern Haiti, and is also the Co-Founder of Bracing Neighbors, a foundation dedicated to strengthening the economic resilience of vulnerable women through business support, training, and access to capital. Based in Port-au-Prince, Béatrice has been a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Haiti since 2016 and is a proud mother of three children.

Nominees of TheSustainabilityX® Magazine’s 4th annual Global 50 Women In Sustainability AwardsTM 2025.
Celebrates women who are not only advancing sustainability, but doing so in ways that challenge convention, dismantle inequity, and lead with bold, unwavering conviction.
Members of the first Haitian food system alliance
Member of Women in Resilience Finance 2024-2025 Mentorship Program



Anne Indira Julien
Business Process Officer

Vanessa Jean
Senior Accountant

Sara Jolibois
Office Manager

Francesca S. Jullesain
Finance Officer

Richardo Valentin
Compliance Assistant

Sherlie Dorvilier
Senior Accountant

Anne Christelle Sylvoix
Junior Accountant

Sophia Samedi
Assistant CFO
Key Members of Our Team
Camil Fafaunel
Tax Specialist

Francesca Phillipe
Junior Accountant

Yannick Saintvil
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Anne Indira Julien
Business Process Officer

Vanessa Jean
Senior Accountant

Sara Jolibois
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Camil Fafaunel
Tax Specialist

Francesca Phillipe
Junior Accountant

Yannick Saintvil
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
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