Víctor Hugo Quimí

Víctor Hugo Quimí is a prominent Ecuadorian agricultural scientist known for his significant contributions to the field and his active role in advocating for agricultural research and innovation. Recently, he was in the news due to a controversial decision regarding his proposed appointment as the new director general of INIAP (National Institute for Agricultural Research), which was vetoed because of his age, despite his extensive qualifications and accolades in the agricultural sciences.