About Silvan
Who We Are
We’ve seen supply chains from every angle—small farms, brand boardrooms, and everything in between. Again and again, we found a disconnect: mission-driven brands want real impact, but innovative growers don’t always have the markets or resources they need to grow. Silvan bridges that gap by partnering with everyone involved, ensuring better access, more transparency, and lasting impact for all.
Silvan /ˈsɪl.vən/
From the Latin silva (also spelled sylva), meaning “wood” or “forest.” The forest is an ecosystem built on resilience, interdependence, and shared growth.
Core Values
At the center of what we do.
Integrity
The world is complex: creating solutions and opportunities is difficult, and success can only be built upon trust. We bring 100% integrity into every interaction as it’s the only way to get things done sustainably.
Partnership
Good things don’t happen in a bubble. We actively seek to work alongside other organizations and people to create something bigger than the sum of its parts.
Passion
Our world is beautiful. Our lives are short. We want to work on things that matter, with people who care. We embrace complexity and work with passion to make change happen.
Andy brings 20 years’ experience in global agricultural supply chains, international development, and CPG brands.
Andy Thornton
Co-Founder, Managing Partner
David is a program specialist and chartered accountant with 15 years' experience in international development and supply chains.
David Whitworth
Co-Founder, Partner
Anna is a systems practitioner with a decade of experience in philanthropy, nonprofit capacity building, and communications.
Anna Johnson
Senior Associate
Funders we’ve worked with
Reports & Publications
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