Our team
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As one of over 130 FAO offices worldwide, the FAO Liaison Office in Geneva is comprised of a diverse group of experts dedicated to advocating for the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. Our team speaks 14 languages, ensuring a rich diversity of perspectives and expertise.
Director
![]() | Dominique Burgeon, Director |
Front Office
![]() | Margaret Omumbwa, Office Assistant | ![]() | Sarah Hayes, |
Administration
![]() | Richard Nichols, Administrative Officer |
Communication
![]() | Ki Jung Min, Communication Officer | ![]() | ![]() |
Partnerships
![]() | Tom Heilandt, | ![]() | Adriano Timossi, Partnerships and Outreach Specialist (Swiss Relations and International Geneva) |
Humanitarian affairs
![]() | Nourou Tall, Senior Liaison Officer (Emergency and Resilience) | ![]() | Melisa Aytekin, Liaison Officer (Emergency and Resilience) |
Environment (Climate, Biodiversity, Ecosystems Restoration)
![]() | Delphine Babin-Pelliard, Senior Liaison Specialist (Environment and Nutrition) | ![]() | Ei Hnin Hlaing, Young Professional Officer (Environment and Risk-Informed Early Action Partnership) |
One Health and Food Safety
![]() | Julio Pinto, Animal Health Officer (One Health: Outposted from NSA) | ![]() | Xiaoyi Wang, Junior Liaison Specialist (One Health and Nutrition) |
Inclusive Rural Development and Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
![]() | Anna Ricoy, Liaison Officer (Inclusive Rural Development and SIDS) | ![]() | ![]() |
Trade
![]() | Pinar Karakaya, Economist (Agriculture and fisheries trade) | ![]() | ![]() |
Private sector engagement
![]() | Geir Ulle, Private Sector Engagement Specialist | ![]() | ![]() |
Youth Engagement and World Food Forum
![]() | Sebastian Chavez, Youth Engagement Specialist (World Food Forum) | ![]() | ![]() |