Xiangjun , Yao

Ms Xiangjun Yao, a national of China, holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Agriculture Engineering from the China Agricultural University, Beijing, China; a Certificate in Energy System and Resources Management from Cornell University, USA and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing, China.

Ms Yao started her career as a Director, Institute of Energy and Environmental Protection at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Engineering, where she worked from 1998 to 2004. From June to September 2004, she served as Deputy Director-General of the Center of International Cooperation Service, Ministry of Agriculture, China.

Before her appointment to FAO, Ms Yao was the Deputy Director-General, Department of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Agriculture, China.

Ms Yao was also a Guest Professor at the University of International Business and Economics, China, as well as a Council Member of the China Energy Research Society and Evaluation Expert for Engineering Construction Projects authorized by the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture.