Vilsack Appointed as CEO of World Food Prize Foundation

USAgNet - 01/31/2025

The World Food Prize Foundation announced that United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will serve as the organization's Chief Executive Officer, beginning March 1, 2025. As CEO, Vilsack will leverage his extensive leadership and diplomatic experience to enhance the Foundation's global impact in food security and sustainable agriculture.

Vilsack's appointment builds on his longstanding relationship with the Foundation, where he served on the Council of Advisors and Board of Directors, offering invaluable insights that have shaped its mission and initiatives. He has served two terms as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and two terms as governor of Iowa, in addition to involvement with several organizations focused on agricultural trade and sustainable food production. His exposure and collaboration with the Foundation over the past two decades reflects his life-long dedication to advancing agriculture and food security.

"The World Food Prize Foundation has a phenomenal and important history of advancing innovation to address global food security," said Vilsack. "I am honored to have the opportunity to build on that legacy, working closely with Mashal Husain and the talented team to extend the Foundation's impact worldwide. I look forward to forging new partnerships, helping bring to life new solutions in the fight against hunger and championing efforts to ensure a sustainable and equitable food system for future generations."

In this role, Vilsack will focus on expanding the Foundation's global network, and will further position the Foundation as a leader in addressing global food insecurity. Foundation President Mashal Husain will continue to drive innovative programming, ensuring that the organization remains at the forefront of food systems transformation.

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