Víctor López is a senior expert in cooperation for development and an agile project manager with 14 years of a professional career in strategic alliances, public-private partnerships, sustainable development, international and local trade, innovation, marketing, and communications. Particularly interested in assuming positions where he can put his skills at the service of international organizations, Víctor is familiar with the UN, multilateral organizations, government agencies, research institutions, and the private sector.

He worked for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) prior to joining the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), where he serves now as a Senior Manager Partnerships, developing innovative business models to deliver impactful results following some of the SDGs the CGIAR's mission to reduce rural poverty, increase food security and nutrition, and ensure a more sustainable management of natural resources.

Fluent in Spanish, English and Italian, Víctor speaks also some French and Portuguese. Good at interpersonal skills, efficient team manager and communicator, he is a dedicated and creative professional with comprehensive experience and a global vision, having lived and worked in Europe, Asia and America.

Victor is keen on sports and enjoys cooking, photography and acting. He has a taste for performing arts, having seen his reviews published in specialized media.

Specialties: Public-Private Partnerships, Strategic Alliances, Project Management, Institutional Relations, Innovation Networks, Value Chain, Responsible Sourcing, Standards & Certifications, Sustainable Development, International Trade, Inclusive Markets, Agribusiness, Local Economic Development, Gender Equity, Decent Work, Marketing & Public Relations, Communications, Internationalization & Offshoring, CSR, Information & Knowledge Management.