Stepping down as agriculture secretary, former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack is stepping up as the first CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation

He has served two terms as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and two terms as governor of Iowa, in addition to involvement with several organizations focused on agricultural trade and sustainable food production.

Two former Iowa governors are meeting for lunch today to discuss the past and the future of the Des Moines-based World Food Prize. Democrat Tom Vilsack, who served two terms as Iowa’s governor, will become the organization’s CEO on March 1.

Tom Vilsack will return to Iowa as CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation, headquartered in Des Moines, following his role as U.S. secretary of agriculture during the Biden-Harris administration. Vilsack takes the place of Mashal Husain,

Here's what to know about Tom Vilsack, who will become the new president of the Des Moines-based World Food Prize Foundation.

The World Food Prize Foundation says former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will serve as the new CEO of the organization beginning on March 1, 2025. As the CEO, the Foundation says Vilsack will leverage his

Colombia sent one plane to San Diego Monday to pick up 110 deported migrants from the United States. The move comes amid President Donald Trump's immigration orders. Vilsack replaces former Chinese ambassador and fellow Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad.

Photo of former U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack taken by Brent Barnett/Brownfield Former U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is set to become the new CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation. In a statement, the foundation said Vilsack’s appointment takes effect March 1st and he will leverage his extensive ag leadership to help enhance the

After a 12 year run as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack will be the next CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation. Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s tenure as leader of the Des Moines-based organization is set to end January 31.

The former USDA secretary and former governor will be CEO of the Des Moines-based World Food Prize Foundation,which strives to alleviate world hunger and honors the work of international leaders for their efforts and achievements in global food security with an annual prize.