Timothy J. Krupnik

Dr. Timothy J. Krupnik is Director of CGIAR’s Scaling for Impact Program.

He previously served as the Program’s Design Team Convener and Interim Director, helping to establish a coherent, impact-focused Program that includes all CGIAR Centers to drive science into impact across food, land, and water systems during a climate crisis. With more than two decades of interdisciplinary experience across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, Timothy has led major multi-Center collaborations that connect agricultural research with innovation delivery through strategic partnerships, policy engagement, and market systems to generate substantial development outcomes.

He joins CGIAR from his role as Principal Scientist and Associate Director in CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agrifood Systems Program, where he led large interdisciplinary and multi-country research and scaling programs, including the Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) and Transforming Agrifood Systems in South Asia (TAFSSA). He also served as CIMMYT Country Representative and CGIAR Country Convener for Bangladesh, advancing collaborative research and partnerships across Centers and representing CGIAR at the highest levels of government.

Timothy holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies with a focus on Agroecology and an M.Sc. in International Agricultural Development, both from the University of California. Known for his inclusive leadership and commitment to impact-oriented science, he empowers teams and partnerships that deliver lasting benefits for farmers, markets, and food systems.