EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
Dr. Damaris Odeny
President
Dr. Damaris Odeny
Vice President
Dr. Damaris Odeny
General Secretary
Prof. Daniel Dzidzienyo
Treasurer
Dr. Ranjana Bhattacharjee
Publications, Information &Fundraising Officer
Professor Eric Yirenkyi Danquah
Ex-President and Honorary MemberEric Yirenkyi Danquah holds a professorship in Plant Genetics at the University of Ghana (UG). He is a former Dean
Prof. Julia Sibiya
Ex-President (ACCI/UKZN)President - APBA Julia Sibiya is an Associate Professor in Plant Breeding and the current Dean and Head of School
Professor Eastonce Tendayi Gwata
Appointed Ex OfficioEastonce Tendayi Gwata is a specialist in Crop Genetic Improvement with special emphasis on tropical legumes. He previously worked at
Dr. Damaris Achieng Odeny
Publications, Information and Fundraising OfficerDamaris Odeny is a plant molecular breeder with global research experience cutting across Africa, Asia, Europe and USA. She has
Dr. Williams Esuma
Appointed Ex OfficioWilliams Esuma is a Senior Research Scientist and cassava breeder at the National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI). Williams is
Dr. Kumbirai Ivyne Mateva
Appointed Ex OfficioKumbirai Ivyne Mateva is an emerging breeder and ecophysiologist dedicated to advancing crop improvement, genetic conservation, and sustainable agriculture. As
Dr. Casper Nyaradzai Kamutando
Appointed Ex OfficioCasper Nyaradzai Kamutando holds a PhD degree in Genetics from the Center for Microbial Ecology and Genomics, University of Pretoria.
Dr. Ranjana Bhattacharjee
Elected Ex-officio Member, APBARanjana Bhattacharjee is a Senior Scientist/Molecular Breeder working in IITA from 2009 mainly focusing her research on genomics-assisted breeding in
Dr Chiedozie Egesi
Ex-OfficioChiedozie Egesi is currently the Executive Director of the National Root Crops Research Institute, in Umudike, Nigeria. He has also
Professor Moez Amri
Appointed Ex OfficioMoez Amri holds a PhD in Biological Sciences and Plant Breeding and an HDR in Agricultural Science and Crop Production.










