Frances DelSol, the BBPA’s Vice-President, Partnerships, Outreach & Procurement, handles BACEL’s management and deliverables.

Before becoming the BBPA’s executive director in 2020, Frances served on the BBPA’s board. In the corporate world, Frances served as Bell Canada’s senior procurement manager from 1981–2016 and was athree-time recipient of Bell Canada’s “Way to Go” Leadership Award.

Frances was born in Dominica and served as the Caribbean island’s Canadian representative, promoting and marketing Dominica as a unique tourist destination and an investment opportunity. She was also the founder and past president of Council of Caribbean Associations Canada.

Following her Bachelor of Arts, Administration & Information Management, from Ryerson, she completed a Graduate Diploma (Hons) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Penn State.