François Chrétien

François Chrétien is Director of Research, Development and Technology at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Over the past two decades, he has held a series of scientific and executive leadership roles within AAFC, advancing agricultural research, innovation, and partnership initiatives focused on soil, plant health, water quality, climate resilience and sustainable food systems. François led the development of Canada’s Agroecosystem Living Labs approach and has built extensive collaborations among governments, Indigenous communities, researchers, producers, and industry. He has worked with multiple international organizations such as the European Commission, INRAE, USDA, FAO, and IICA to advance science-based solutions and implement collaborative approaches in agriculture. François Chrétien holds a B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences from McGill University and an M.Sc. in Water Sciences from the National Institute of Scientific Research.