WFP has had 11 executive directors since its launch in 1962. Here are the 10 that preceded Josette Sheeran. Click on their names to view their bios and to see their speeches (if available).
April 2002 - April 2007 Mr. James T. Morris
April 1992 - April 2002 Ms. Catherine Bertini
April 1982 - April 1992 Mr. James Ingram
Feb 1982 - April 1982 Mr. Juan F. Yriart (a.i.)
May 1981 - Feb 1982 Mr. B. de Azevedo Brito (a.i.)
Oct 1977 - April 1981 Mr. G.N. Vogel
July 1977 - Sept 1977 Mr. Thomas C.M. Robinson
May 1976 - June 1977 Mr. Thomas C.M. Robinson (a.i.)
July 1968 - May 1976 Mr. Francisco Aquino
Jan 1968 - Aug 1968 Mr. Sushil K. Dev (a.i.)
May 1962 - Dec 1967 Mr. A.H. Boerma
