Vilsack Appointed as CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Appointed as CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation

The World Food Prize Foundation announced today 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. 

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Originally published by World Food Prize Foundation in January 2025.

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