Appointment - Juliette Leclaire appointed Executive Director of the FARM Foundation
Paris, July 8, 2026 — The FARM Foundation announces the appointment of Juliette Leclaire as Executive Director, effective July 8, 2026. She succeeds Catherine Migault, who is retiring after a forty-year career dedicated to agricultural issues, including five years with the Foundation.
In line with the Foundation's mission, Juliette Leclaire aims to contribute to the emergence of concrete solutions addressing the challenges of food security, adaptation to climate change and sustainable resource management in the countries of the South.
"I am honored to join the FARM Foundation and excited to continue its development, building on the values and talents that make it strong. »"said the new CEO.
Juliette Leclaire's career path
Juliette Leclaire, Aged 51, she is an agricultural engineer specializing in environmental engineering and soil science. She has held management positions within professional organizations, leading collective strategies and representing the sectors to public authorities.
She has advised companies on environmental transition, traceability, and value chain transformation, notably at GS1 France and in consulting. Her career spans the entire agricultural ecosystem, from producers to institutions, including research and financial stakeholders, strengthened by her experience at Crédit Agricole.
Today, She puts her expertise at the service of FARM to develop cooperation between public and private actors, and contribute to more sustainable, resilient and inclusive agricultural and food systems.
Pascal Lheureux, president of the FARM Foundation, wanted to warmly thank Catherine Migault for her commitment, her vision and her achievements which have marked the recent history of FARM.
" She developed new tools, studies, and projects, with the support of the multidisciplinary team of experts she assembled, contributing to strengthening the FARM ecosystem and its influence. We wish her a fulfilling retirement." the president said.
The FARM Foundation
For 20 years, The Foundation for Agriculture and Rurality in the World (FARM), recognized as a public utility, works to promote sustainable agriculture in the world and in particular in the countries of the South.
Through its studies, partnerships and awareness campaigns, FARM informs public and private stakeholders about the paths to take for balanced agricultural development that addresses economic, social and environmental issues.
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