André Devaux is an agronomist with a PhD in Agricultural Sciences from the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium. He has more than 35 years of experience in research for development with the International Potato Center (CIP) and with other organizations such as the FAO and the Swiss Agency for Development (SDC). He has extensive applied research experience in potato production systems, value chain development approaches, food security, innovation systems and public-private partnerships. He has collaborated with national and international multidisciplinary teams in Latin America (Andes), East Africa (Rwanda, Burundi, Congo, and Uganda) and Asia (Pakistan). He worked in the Andes, Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador, from 1990 until 2019, developing innovation approaches for food and nutrition security taking advantage of native potato biodiversity. In 2012, he assumed the position of director of CIP's Regional Program for Latin America, coordinating CIP's activities in the Andes and promoting institutional alliances and capacity building in Central America and the Caribbean. He was nominated Scientist Emeritus at the International Potato Center (CIP) in 2019 and is now based in Belgium where he remains active as independent consultant and Member of the World Potato Congress’ Board of Directors.