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Raymond M. Cesca appointed President of the World Agricultural Forum
Cesca brings more than 20 years of experience to the Forum
ST. LOUIS (February 2007) – The World Agricultural Forum (WAF) appointed Raymond M. Cesca as President bringing more than 20 years of experience in the agribusiness industry. In his capacity as president, Cesca will work to bring the organization’s vision to fruition.
It is the vision of the WAF to continue fostering a platform for dialogue between those who can empower agriculture, sustaining the lives and livelihood of the world’s population by meeting the growing needs for food fuel and fiber. The WAF’s mission is to help solve the ever-challenging problems compromising the world’s use and sustainability of agricultural resources by being a catalyst in the development of plans that prompt action.
"With the agribusiness industry expanding beyond food into other key industries, the need for innovative solutions has never been greater," said Leonard Guarraia, WAF Chairman. "Ray will help us develop and build relationships with leaders from around the world, in addition to uniting them in a neutral and inclusive forum for the discussion and debate of issues demanding solutions to hunger and poverty."
Previously, Cesca served as the Managing Director of McDonald’s World Trade, where he was responsible for reducing or eliminating McDonald’s trade barriers in the 118 countries, in which the company does business. He was also responsible for Global Purchasing for McDonald’s.
Cesca will serve as president of the World Agricultural Forum while also serving as President and CEO of Global Alliance for Economic Advancement (GAEÁ), a market development, trade and strategic planning organization that promotes the development of small to medium-sized enterprises in the support of economic advancement in developing countries. His work will also continue as Chairman of the Agribusiness and World Markets Committee for the Pacific Basin Economic Council.
About the World Agricultural Forum
The World Agricultural Forum (WAF) is at the forefront of the evolving agricultural industry and its serves as a catalyst for innovation and positive changes in agribusiness. On a global stage, the WAF produces one of the largest biennial gatherings of leaders concerned about the world’s growing population and the respective shortages of food, fuel and fiber in both developed and developing nations.
The WAF also conducts regional Congresses that, through the use of reliable and timely information, address emerging trends and key industry issues such as sustainable agriculture, fair trade policies and biotechnology. Its focus is to identify solutions to current problems facing poorer nations, particularly in overcoming hunger and poverty.
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Raymond M. Cesca appointed President of the World Agricultural Forum
Cesca brings more than 20 years of experience to the Forum
ST. LOUIS (February 2007) – The World Agricultural Forum (WAF) appointed Raymond M. Cesca as President bringing more than 20 years of experience in the agribusiness industry. In his capacity as president, Cesca will work to bring the organization’s vision to fruition.
It is the vision of the WAF to continue fostering a platform for dialogue between those who can empower agriculture, sustaining the lives and livelihood of the world’s population by meeting the growing needs for food fuel and fiber. The WAF’s mission is to help solve the ever-challenging problems compromising the world’s use and sustainability of agricultural resources by being a catalyst in the development of plans that prompt action.
"With the agribusiness industry expanding beyond food into other key industries, the need for innovative solutions has never been greater," said Leonard Guarraia, WAF Chairman. "Ray will help us develop and build relationships with leaders from around the world, in addition to uniting them in a neutral and inclusive forum for the discussion and debate of issues demanding solutions to hunger and poverty."
Previously, Cesca served as the Managing Director of McDonald’s World Trade, where he was responsible for reducing or eliminating McDonald’s trade barriers in the 118 countries, in which the company does business. He was also responsible for Global Purchasing for McDonald’s.
Cesca will serve as president of the World Agricultural Forum while also serving as President and CEO of Global Alliance for Economic Advancement (GAEÁ), a market development, trade and strategic planning organization that promotes the development of small to medium-sized enterprises in the support of economic advancement in developing countries. His work will also continue as Chairman of the Agribusiness and World Markets Committee for the Pacific Basin Economic Council.
About the World Agricultural Forum
The World Agricultural Forum (WAF) is at the forefront of the evolving agricultural industry and its serves as a catalyst for innovation and positive changes in agribusiness. On a global stage, the WAF produces one of the largest biennial gatherings of leaders concerned about the world’s growing population and the respective shortages of food, fuel and fiber in both developed and developing nations.
The WAF also conducts regional Congresses that, through the use of reliable and timely information, address emerging trends and key industry issues such as sustainable agriculture, fair trade policies and biotechnology. Its focus is to identify solutions to current problems facing poorer nations, particularly in overcoming hunger and poverty.
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Participant Shares Views on Food and Agriculture
Professor Marcos Fava Neves, a panelist at the 2010 World Agricultural Forum - Latin America and professor at The University of Sao Paulo, Brazil has recently published two articles discussing agribusiness strategies and the food inflation problem. Please read on. Defining an Agribusiness Strategic Agenda for 2010-2020 (pdf) Strategies for Solving the Food Inflation Problem (pdf)
Professor Marcos Fava Neves, a panelist at the 2010 World Agricultural Forum - Latin America and professor at The University of Sao Paulo, Brazil has recently published two articles discussing agribusiness strategies and the food inflation problem. Please read on. Defining an Agribusiness Strategic Agenda for 2010-2020 (pdf) Strategies for Solving the Food Inflation Problem (pdf)
