Stephen Cahill United Nations World Food Program Türkiye Director and Country Representative

Stephen Cahill is currently the Representative and Country director of the World Food Program in Türkiye. He has 30 years of experience spanning the humanitarian and private sectors in more than 10 countries. After holding key positions in the private sector across various regions, including the United Kingdom, Brazil, and the Middle East, Stephen joined WFP in 2004 and has since worked in several large-scale, complex emergencies including the Ukraine conflict in 2022 and the West Africa Ebola Outbreak (2014-15). He also played a crucial role in responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic by working closely with WHO, UNICEF, and other partners in establishing a worldwide platform for logistics services. This approach culminated with Stephen becoming Director of Humanitarian Logistics Services in 2021, offering critical emergency supply chain support to 900 humanitarian and development partners globally.