Emil Javier

Emil Quinto Javier is currently Chairman at The Asia Rice Foundation-Philippines, Nutrition Center of The Philippines, and Coalition For Agricultural Modernization of The Philippines.
The current roles also include Lead Independent Director at Centro Escolar University since 2002, Director at International Service for The Acquisition of Agri-Biotech App, Independent Director at Del Monte Philippines, Inc. since 2018, Director at Nutrition Foundation of The Philippines, Centro Escolar University Hospital, Inc., and Las Piñas College.
Additionally, Dr. Javier is set to be Independent Director at Euro-Med Laboratories Philippines, Inc. starting in 2026.
Former positions include Chairman & President-Biology Division at National Academy of Science Technology Philippines, Chairman at International Rice Research Institute and Southeast Asian Regional Center For Graduate Study & Research, Director General at Asian Vegetable Research Development Center, Non-Independent Non-Executive Director at Del Monte Pacific Ltd. from 2007 to 2024, Independent Director at Del Monte Foods, Inc., and President at the University of the Philippines.
Education includes a doctorate from Cornell University, undergraduate studies at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, and graduate studies at the University of Illinois At Urbana–Champaign.