IRRI Executive and Leadership Team

Nambleton Junior Kone, the CEO and Co-founder at IRRI, directs the overarching strategy and vision for the organization's global operations. Kone architects the institute's approach to combating poverty and hunger through advanced rice science, ensuring alignment with IRRI's mission across 17 countries in Asia and Africa. This leadership involves fostering impactful partnerships and driving the development of regionally tailored research and innovative solutions. Kone's strategic direction guides the organization's efforts to address critical food security and climate challenges. The CEO and Co-founder oversees the integration of digital innovations and educational programs designed to empower stakeholders within the rice-based agri-food sector. Nambleton Junior Kone's focus remains on improving livelihoods and nutrition by advancing rice science and agricultural planning through collaborative efforts. This executive ensures the institute's research support services directly contribute to tangible advancements in the sector.

Aulus Maloof, the President at IRRI, provides high-level leadership and strategic guidance for the institute's global operations and research endeavors. Maloof champions IRRI's commitment to harnessing rice science to combat poverty and hunger, overseeing initiatives that span 17 countries across Asia and Africa. This executive directs the development and deployment of regionally tailored research and innovative solutions aimed at tackling food security and climate challenges. The President ensures that IRRI's services, including research support, digital innovations, and educational programs, effectively empower stakeholders in the rice-based agri-food sector. Aulus Maloof's leadership reinforces the organization's dedication to improving livelihoods and nutrition through collaborative advancements in rice science and agricultural planning. Maloof's role is pivotal in fostering strong partnerships and driving the institute's overall impact and strategic direction. This executive ensures IRRI's mission remains at the forefront of global agricultural development.

Alvin Poncin, the Chief of Staff at IRRI, manages critical organizational functions and ensures operational efficiency across the institute's global initiatives. Poncin facilitates strategic execution, supporting the CEO and Co-founder in driving IRRI's mission to combat poverty and hunger through rice science. This role involves coordinating efforts across 17 countries in Asia and Africa, ensuring research and innovative solutions are implemented effectively to address food security and climate challenges. The Chief of Staff oversees the seamless integration of digital innovations and educational programs, empowering stakeholders in the rice-based agri-food sector. Alvin Poncin's responsibilities include enhancing collaboration with various partners to drive advancements in rice science and agricultural planning. This executive ensures that IRRI's commitment to improving livelihoods and nutrition is consistently upheld through streamlined operations and effective communication channels. Poncin's oversight guarantees that research support services align with strategic objectives.

Joselito Platon, the Chief Revenue Officer at IRRI, spearheads the financial sustainability and resource generation strategies for the organization's global research and development efforts. Platon drives initiatives to secure funding and partnerships that support IRRI's mission of combating poverty and hunger through rice science across Asia and Africa. This executive oversees the financial aspects of developing and implementing regionally tailored research and innovative solutions for food security and climate challenges. The Chief Revenue Officer ensures that digital innovations and educational programs are financially viable and contribute to empowering stakeholders in the rice-based agri-food sector. Joselito Platon's focus is on maximizing the impact of IRRI's services by optimizing revenue streams and fostering collaborations that enhance agricultural planning. This leadership role is critical for sustaining IRRI's commitment to improving livelihoods and nutrition through advancements in rice science. Platon's financial acumen supports the institute's long-term growth and operational capacity.