Heifer International Mourns the Passing of Former CEO Pierre Ferrari

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Heifer International expresses deep sorrow at the passing of Pierre Ferrari, who served as the organization's President and Chief Executive Officer from 2010 to 2022.

Pierre was a passionate and visionary leader whose dedication to ending hunger and poverty guided Heifer through a decade of growth, innovation and global impact. Under his leadership, the organization strengthened its focus on sustainable development, empowering smallholder farmers around the world to build resilient livelihoods and achieve living incomes.

"We mourn the loss of a remarkable leader and steadfast advocate for social justice," said Surita Sandosham, CEO of Heifer International. "Pierre believed deeply in the power of people to transform their own futures, and his legacy lives on in the millions of families whose lives were touched during his tenure."

Before joining Heifer, Pierre had a successful career in the private sector, after which he devoted his skills and passion to work in the social impact sector with organizations such as CARE and Small Enterprise Assistance Funds. 

At Heifer, Pierre brought his bold ambition and a keen business acumen, guiding the organization through a period of significant transformation. Under his leadership, Heifer evolved from a broad collection of many small projects to more-focused, large-scale, community-driven programs designed for lasting impact. He pushed Heifer teams to be more strategic, focused and accountable to the smallholder farmers they serve.

Pierre brought decades of experience in both the private and nonprofit sectors to Heifer, blending strategic insight with a deep commitment to Heifer's mission. His leadership helped position the organization as a key voice in global agricultural development.

Heifer International extends its heartfelt condolences to Pierre's family, friends and all who had the privilege of working alongside him.

About Heifer International

Since 1944, Heifer International has worked with more than 52 million people around the world to end hunger and poverty in a sustainable way, while caring for the Earth. Heifer currently operates in 19 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, including the United States, supporting farmers and food producers to strengthen local economies and build secure livelihoods that provide a living income. For more information, visit https://www.heifer.org.

SOURCE Heifer Project International