Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle is a prominent French civil servant and agricultural expert, known for her role as the former candidate for the position of Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. With a strong background in European agricultural policy and administration, she previously served as the Director of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, where she was involved in shaping policies to support the agricultural sector across Europe. Geslain-Lanéelle's extensive experience and knowledge of the inner workings of the EU institutions have made her a respected figure in international agricultural discussions.