Celebrating Iain Wright

Celebrating Iain Wright

In May 2024, Iain Wright retired as ILRI’s Deputy Director General Research and Development for Integrated Sciences. After a 17-year tenure we bid farewell to ILRI Deputy Director General Research and Development for Integrated Sciences.  

Iain joined ILRI in Oct 2006 as the Regional Representative in Asia. In Jan 2012, he was Program Leader Animal Sciences for Sustainable Productivity and Director General Representative in Ethiopia and in 2014 onwards he became Deputy Director General Research and Development – Integrated Sciences

During his tenure, Iain strengthened ILRI’s research on the interconnections between people, livestock, and the environment, significantly raising the profile of the gender platform. He will continue to guide and support the institute as he joins the ranks of ILRI’s esteemed emeritus fellows.

This page compiles tributes for Iain.

Testimonials

Shirley Tarawali

Shirley Tarawali

Board secretary, Assistant Director General and chair of the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock

Thank you for all your contributions, as a leader and as a great example to so many of us. All the best to you and the family in this new phase of life. 

Siboniso (Boni) Moyo

Siboniso (Boni) Moyo

Deputy Director General for research and development - Biosciences

Iain - thank you for your valuable contribution to ILRI over the many years. Wishing you and your family well as you start the new chapter

Appolinaire Djikeng

Appolinaire Djikeng

Director General and CGIAR Senior Director of Livestock-Based Systems

 It has been a great honor working with you and witnessing your passion for livestock and for development in vulnerable communities. CGIAR and ILRI are forever grateful for your dedication. Keep well and see you soon.

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