Who is the current Director-General of the FAO?

The position of Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently held by Dr. Qu Dongyu. He took office on August 1, 2019, and has been focused on transforming the FAO to address global challenges such as hunger, food security, and sustainable agricultural practices. As a former vice minister of agriculture in China and an experienced agricultural scientist, Dr. Qu brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role, emphasizing technological innovations and a multifaceted approach to agriculture and food systems.

The other individuals mentioned have held significant positions in global health and agriculture but are not currently leading the FAO. For instance, Dr. Tedros Adhanom is known for his role as the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), and Dr. Margaret Chan served as the WHO Director-General before him. Dr. José Graziano da Silva was the FAO Director-General prior to Dr. Qu, serving from 2012 to 2019. Each of these leaders has made impactful contributions within their respective organizations, but it is Dr. Qu Dongyu who currently heads the FAO.