Leadership Team

Research Director and Head

Fit-for-Future Genetic Resources 

Consumer-driven Grain Quality and Nutrition

Genetic Design and Validation 

Seed Health and Logistics 

Breeding Analytics and Data Management

Vina Alvarez

Program Management 

Marlyn Rala

Administrative Support

Deputy  Head and  Research Leader- 

Product Development and Varietal Replacement

Early Maturity/DSR Breeding Program Lead

Medium Maturity Breeding Lead

Late Maturity Breeding Lead

Hybrid Rice Technology for Industry

Traits for Challenged Environments

Breeding Innovations and Informatics

Ajay Panchbhai


Regional Breeding- East and Southern Africa


Vikas Kumar Singh

Regional Breeding-South Asia

Regional Breeding Lead for South East Asia


South Asia Lead - Seed Systems and Product Management 


Princess Lilia dela Cruz

 Breeding Operations