Vincent Martin

Director, Office of Innovation · FAO · company speakers →

Dr. Vincent Martin is the Director of the FAO Office of Innovation (OIN), where he is charged with leading the organization’s innovation agenda as part of the Science and Innovation strategy. In his role as Director, Vincent also acts as FAO’s Ambassador of Innovation and a catalyst for change. Vincent brings 28 years of experience in science, research, and policy as they relate to issues surrounding agrifood systems. Prior to serving as Director of OIN, he served as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Republic of Guinea. There, he oversaw 24 UN agencies, driving efforts towards the Sustainable Development Goals, leading humanitarian initiatives, and tackling critical matters in development, politics, peace, and security, always bringing innovation into UN programmatic interventions. He also served as FAO’s representative to China and DPR Korea, where he played a key role by leveraging his knowledge of food security, global health and nutrition issues in shaping strategies for preventing epidemic diseases and foster agricultural policies for innovation.

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