started · updated
Luke Lindberg appointed head of World Food Program
The United Nations has announced the appointment of Luke Lindberg as the new Executive Director of the World Food Program (WFP). Lindberg, a U.S. agriculture official currently serving as the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the USDA, was nominated by President Donald Trump.
Lindberg will succeed Cindy McCain, who stepped down following a mild stroke in October 2025. WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau will serve as Acting Executive Director until Lindberg officially assumes his role. The appointment was confirmed by the WFP Executive Board following a joint announcement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu.
Lindberg takes leadership of the Rome-based agency at a critical time. The WFP reports that approximately 266 million people are facing acute hunger, though funding constraints mean the agency is currently aiming to assist only 110 million people this year.
Entities
Antonio Guterres · Cindy McCain · Luke Lindberg · United Nations · World Food Program
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lindberg succeeds Cindy McCain as Executive Director of the World Food Program. srnnews.com · www.news18.com · press.un.org
- [● 3 SOURCES] The United Nations has appointed Luke Lindberg as the head of the World Food Program. srnnews.com · www.news18.com · press.un.org
- [● 2 SOURCES] The agency aims to assist 110 million people this year despite 266 million facing acute hunger due to funding cuts. srnnews.com · www.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Carl Skau will serve as Acting Executive Director until Lindberg officially assumes the position. press.un.org
- [● 3 SOURCES] The World Food Program Executive Board confirmed its concurrence with the appointment. srnnews.com · www.news18.com · press.un.org
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lindberg currently serves as the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. srnnews.com · www.news18.com · press.un.org