José Graziano da Silva to head FAO
FAO member countries elect new Director-General
26 June 2011, Rome - FAO member nations today elected José Graziano da Silva of Brazil as its new Director-General.
Mr Graziano da Silva, 61, received a total of 92 votes out of 180 votes cast.
The election took place on the second day of the 37th Conference of FAO, the highest governing body of the organization.