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Former Iowa Governor and United States Ambassador to China Terry Branstad will be retiring as the President of the World Food Prize Foundation early next year.
The organization made the announcement on Tuesday.
Foundation Chief Operating Officer Mashal Husain will take over as President upon Branstad's retirement on January 31st, 2025.
In a statement, Branstad said:
It has been a privilege to help strengthen the World Food Prize Foundation’s influence and impact in the dynamic global food and agriculture landscape. I am proud of how we’ve expanded our reach and deepened our commitment to building sustainable, resilient food systems worldwide. For many years, I admired the Foundation’s commitment to advancing global food security, and I have been inspired by the exceptional leaders and visionaries it recognizes. Leading the World Food Prize Foundation has been a rewarding experience, given my personal interactions with Dr. Borlaug for over a decade.
Branstad has led the foundation since February 2023.