ICRISAT Welcomes New Board Chair Ms Cathy Reade and Pays Tribute to the Transformative Leadership of Prof. Prabhu Pingali

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is honored to announce the appointment of Ms Cathy Reade as Chair of its Governing Board.

Ms Reade steps into her role at a defining moment for global development, where the world faces the profound challenges of climate change, food insecurity, and land degradation—but also holds the promise of transformative action to build a future that is more sustainable, just, and resilient for all.

Her appointment comes as ICRISAT intensifies its mission to transform the drylands of the semi-arid tropics through frontier science, innovation, and strategic partnership for lasting impact.

Ms Reade brings to ICRISAT a legacy of distinguished leadership in international agricultural research, policy engagement, and development communications, and a proven track record of governance at the nexus of science, policy, and public engagement.

For over three decades, she served as Director of Outreach at The Crawford Fund in Australia, where she helped shape national and international discourse on food security and agricultural innovation.

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