Vanchin is an accomplished professional with over 16 years of project management experience in agriculture, rural development and private sector engagement. He successfully managed a number of large, complex multi-disciplinary projects for the Government of Mongolia with funding from World Bank, ADB, and UNDP. Mr. Vanchin specializes in carrying out all aspects of project starting from conception to execution and completion which has given him an excellent reputation in the field.

Dr. William D. Dar is a champion of the poor especially the small farmers, fisherfolks and agripreneurs. His servant leadership, guided by solid and enunciated principles of food security, has bestowed laurels such as the “Lifetime Achievers Award” during the Asia Leaders Award 2020, “Lifetime Contributor Award” by the Asia CEO Awards, and “Presidential Award” accorded by the University of the Philippines Los Baños Alumni Association.

Srinivasan is a Principal Climate Change Specialist and Climate Change Focal Point for ADB’s Southeast Asia Department more than 25 years of experience in the field. He chairs the ADB Climate Smart Agriculture Working Group and serves as ADB focal for the Forest Investment Program, ADB focal for stakeholder engagement in climate investment funds and as ADB’s alternate focal for Pilot Program for Climate Resilience.  

Dr. Shenggen Fan is currently Chair Professor and Dean of Academy of Global Food Economics and Policy (AGFEP) at China Agricultural University (CAU). Prior to joining CAU, Dr. Fan served as director general of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) from 2009 to 2019.

He currently serves as a member of the United Nations’ Lead Group for the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement. He was a member, vice chair and chair of food and nutrition council of the World Economic Forum.

Sehar is an expert in rural development, disaster management, capacity-building, rural food programs, and welfare economics.

Saulye has been appointed as Vice Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Ministry for two times between 2008 and 2012, and 2016 to present. Her political career started in 2000 as she became general coordinator at the entity responsible for Government service. In 1987, she has graduated from Pushkin State Russian Institute as a Russian Language teacher.

Trudi Egi has had an illustrious career in the Banking Industry. He was previously with the National Development Bank and the PNG Institute of Banking & Business Management. Trudi holds a Diploma of Business Management from PNGIPA and a Diploma in International Labour Standards and Workers Rights issued by the ILO.

Trudi is currently undertaking an MBA through Torrens University. Trudi is a key driver of rural development and digital financial services in MiBank and is a member of the ALCO and EXCO management committees of the Bank.

Craig Jamieson originally trained in horticulture and has a master’s degree in International Rural Development with ‘Distinction’. He has worked in business management, consultancy and also scientific research, specializing in sustainable biomass. His work has taken him across Africa and Asia developing bioenergy solutions that enhance rather than compete with food production. His clients included the UK Government, UN FAO, World Agroforestry and the International Rice Research Institute.