People

WorldVeg Board

The World Vegetable Center is governed by a Board of Directors made up of representatives of founding countries and elected members. The Board meets twice a year (once virtually) to review the Center’s operations.

Our Management

The Executive Management Team at WorldVeg is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organization, overseeing its operations, and ensuring its financial sustainability.

The team is composed of experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds, including agriculture, research, business, and development.

Our Team

Manager - Management Support and HR Services
Scientist – Vegetable Breeding
Senior Scientist – Tomato Breeding
Director Global Engagement and Regional Director, East & Southeast Asia
Senior Scientist - Pepper Breeding
Director of Corporate Services
Scientist – Food Environment and Policy
Scientist – Seed Systems and Scaling
Associate Director General-Africa and Regional Director-Eastern and Southern Africa
Scientist – Food systems
Senior Scientist – Vegetable Breeding (RDA/Korea seconded scientist)
Director of Human Resources
Scientist-Plant Pathologist
Vegetable Agronomist and Agro-ecologist
Regional Director - West and Central Africa West and Central Africa - Coastal & Humid Regions
Associate Scientist – Vegetable Breeder
Project Lead – Okra Breeding Program
Lead – Strategic Communications
Director, Social Sciences and Nutrition Program; Lead Scientist – Impact Evaluation
Scientist – Plant Virology
Global Plant Breeder – Legumes
Grants and Research Contracts Manager
Country Director- Mexico and Director, Biological Sciences Research Program
Associate Scientist-Agroecology & Soil Health
Country Director – Korea
Scientist - Traditional vegetables conservation and utilization
Director, Biological Sciences Research Program and Lead Entomologist
Associate scientist – Entomology
Associate Scientist - Legume Improvement
Deputy Director General – Partnerships
Scientist - Plant Health & Country Representative - Ethiopia
Manager-Taiwan Projects and Virologist