Our History

Where it all began

Frances E. Davidson

1931 – 2022
Founder,
International Best Practice Network (IBPN)

Founded in 2000 by Frances E. Davidson as the Caribbean Business Forum (later IBPN), GSPEN has a proven track record of advancing professional excellence:

IBPN Delivered impactful training to over 2,200 professionals across Jamaica and the Caribbean.

Focused on leadership, digital transformation, and global best practices in diverse sectors like logistics, finance, and energy.

Legacy includes the creation of key professional associations (Including the Bursars Association of Jamaica & Jamaica Customer Service Association) and certifications from renowned institutions like the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) and the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).

Frances E. Davidson

1931 – 2022
Founder,
International Best Practice Network (IBPN)

Founded in 2000 by Frances E. Davidson as the Caribbean Business Forum (later IBPN), GSPEN has a proven track record of advancing professional excellence:

IBPN Delivered impactful training to over 2,200 professionals across Jamaica and the Caribbean.

Focused on leadership, digital transformation, and global best practices in diverse sectors like logistics, finance, and energy.

Legacy includes the creation of key professional associations (Including the Bursars Association of Jamaica & Jamaica Customer Service Association) and certifications from renowned institutions like the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) and the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).

Lenworth Davidson

Douglas Davidson

Rebranding to GSPEN (2023):

After Frances’s passing, her son Lenworth and grandson Douglas Davidson expanded her vision to create GSPEN, a network committed to:

Driving digital innovation, e-commerce, and skill development to boost economic growth across 160 Global South nations.