With a distinguished career spanning over 35 years in both the private and non-profit sectors, Dr. Klaus Kraemer is globally recognized as a leader in nutrition. Currently, he is Senior Scientific Advisor to Sight and Life Foundation, Basel, Switzerland where he served as Managing Director and President for 20 years. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, USA.

Dr. Kraemer’s commitment to advancing nutrition for those most in need is evident through advisory roles and active involvement in various professional societies focused on micronutrients, food systems, and nutrition. He holds positions on the Board of Directors for both the Sight and Life Foundation and the Micronutrient Forum. He is also a member of the Swiss Academy of Sciences’ Commission for Research Partnerships with Developing Countries. Dr. Kraemer's significant contributions extend beyond his organizational affiliations, as reflected in his co-editorship of 13 books, the publication of over 180 scientific articles, and numerous other impactful nutrition publications. Driven by a profound passion for supporting good nutrition, Dr. Kraemer continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of global health and nutrition initiatives.

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