Luke J. Lindberg Named Next WFP Executive Director
Why in the news
The World Food Programme got a new head, chosen by the UN and FAO leaders together.
Key facts
- Appointee: Luke J. Lindberg, US national and former USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.
- Appointed by: António Guterres (UN) and Qu Dongyu (FAO) jointly.
- Term: five years.
- Predecessor: Cindy McCain.
Transition
- Carl Skau served as Acting Executive Director meanwhile.
Exam angle
- Post: Executive Director, World Food Programme.
- Appointing authorities: UN Secretary-General and FAO Director-General.
- Tenure: five years.