IFDC Executive and Leadership Team

Henk van Duijn, the President & Chief Executive Officer at IFDC, directs the overarching strategic vision for global agricultural development. Van Duijn architects high-level partnerships with international stakeholders to advance soil fertility and crop nutrition initiatives across tropical regions. By aligning organizational goals with the mission to improve farmer productivity, the President & Chief Executive Officer ensures the effective deployment of fertilizer technology and micronutrient research. This leadership role involves constant engagement with the Board to secure long-term project funding and operational sustainability. Henk van Duijn drives the expansion of market development programs, ensuring that agricultural solutions reach vulnerable populations effectively. Through rigorous oversight of project implementation, the President & Chief Executive Officer maintains the integrity of research outcomes. Ultimately, Van Duijn secures the institutional impact of IFDC by fostering innovation in sustainable farming practices and promoting evidence-based policy advocacy on a global scale.

John Allgood, the Chief Operating Officer at IFDC, manages the execution of complex agricultural projects and field operations. Allgood optimizes internal processes to ensure that fertilizer technology development and farmer mechanization programs meet rigorous performance standards. By coordinating cross-functional teams, the Chief Operating Officer maintains alignment between research objectives and practical field implementation. This leadership role requires constant monitoring of project lifecycles to maximize efficiency and resource allocation. John Allgood drives the integration of market development strategies, ensuring that agricultural solutions provide tangible benefits to farmers in tropical regions. Through the systematic evaluation of operational workflows, the Chief Operating Officer mitigates risks associated with large-scale international initiatives. Allgood supports the broader organizational mission by streamlining administrative functions and enhancing the delivery of technical assistance. Ultimately, the Chief Operating Officer secures operational excellence by fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across all regional project sites.

Abdoul Boly, the Global Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Operations (Dcoo) & Manager, Facilities at IFDC, oversees the physical infrastructure and logistical support systems necessary for global research operations. Boly architects robust facility management protocols to ensure that laboratories and field offices maintain optimal functionality. By directing the maintenance of critical assets, the Global Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Operations (Dcoo) & Manager, Facilities supports the seamless execution of micronutrient research and fertilizer technology development. This leadership role involves coordinating supply chain logistics to facilitate the movement of essential agricultural equipment across diverse geographic markets. Abdoul Boly drives the implementation of safety and compliance standards within all facilities, ensuring a secure environment for scientific staff. Through the strategic management of physical resources, the Global Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Operations (Dcoo) & Manager, Facilities enables the organization to scale operations effectively. Ultimately, Boly secures the operational foundation required for sustained agricultural innovation and project success.

Jill Alittle, the Chief Human Resources Officer at IFDC, directs the talent acquisition and organizational development strategies essential for supporting a global workforce. Alittle architects comprehensive programs for professional growth, ensuring that staff possess the expertise required for advanced soil fertility research and market development. By fostering an inclusive corporate culture, the Chief Human Resources Officer aligns individual performance with the mission of improving crop nutrition in tropical regions. This leadership role involves managing complex compensation structures and workforce planning to attract top-tier agricultural scientists and policy experts. Jill Alittle drives the implementation of performance management systems that reward innovation and operational efficiency. Through the oversight of employee relations and training initiatives, the Chief Human Resources Officer maintains high levels of engagement across international teams. Ultimately, Alittle secures the human capital necessary for IFDC to achieve its long-term goals in agricultural sustainability and global food security.