Governance and leadership
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) is governed by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Executive Board, which consists of 36 Member States and provides intergovernmental support, direction and supervision of activities.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ is headed by an Executive Director, who is appointed jointly by the UN Secretary-General and the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The Executive Director is appointed for fixed five-year terms and is responsible for the administration of Â鶹ÊÓƵ as well as the implementation of its programmes, projects and other activities. Since 26 October 2026, the post has been held by Luke J. Lindberg.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ also has one Deputy Executive Director and three Assistant Executive Directors.
Executive Board
The Executive Board is Â鶹ÊÓƵ's supreme governing body.
Senior leadership
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Luke J. Lindberg - Executive Director
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Luke J. Lindberg is the Executive Director of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ. He brings extensive experience in international leadership, institutional reform, agricultural diplomacy and global food assistance. His work has focused on strengthening organizational performance, improving governance and accountability, and mobilizing resources to deliver results in complex, high-pressure environments.
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Carl Skau - Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer
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Rania Dagash-Kamara - Assistant Executive Director, Partnerships and Innovation
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Joyce Luma - Assistant Executive Director a.i., Workplace and Management
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Matthew Hollingworth - Assistant Executive Director, Programme Operations
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Christophe Monier - Chief Financial Officer