Ms. Cherrie Atilano is a multi-awarded Filipino social entrepreneur and the founding CEO of AGREA, a purpose-driven agri-business promoting sustainable agriculture, fair trade, and inclusive agri-based economies. She is a recognized voice for farmers and food systems transformation, with her work featured by the United Nations, World Economic Forum, and global media platforms.
While active in international policy spaces, Ms. Atilano remains deeply rooted in the field—working directly with farming communities to drive impact on climate, gender equity, and rural development. She also sits on several Boards of organizations nationally and globally. She holds a degree in Agriculture from Visayas State University, and has completed executive education at Wageningen University, Stanford University, and Harvard Kennedy School.