The People Behind the Mission

The Enterprise Breeding System (EBS)—a cutting-edge digital solution hosted and delivered by Breeding Resources (BR)—is the result of a collective effort that brings together the expertise of multiple CGIAR Centers and partners. Within BR, the Digital Solutions (DS) unit leads the ongoing maintenance and continuous advancement of EBS. This progress is made possible through the active collaboration of our users, who play a vital role in shaping requirements, guiding development, and driving adoption. Their partnership ensures that EBS not only meets but consistently exceeds the evolving needs of breeders and the wider BR community, reinforcing our shared mission of innovation in breeding data management.

Digital Solutions Leadership Team (DSLT)

BR Digital Solutions (DS) Leadership Team is dedicated to advancing CGIAR’s mission of delivering “digital solutions that enhance efficiency in research data management, knowledge sharing, and decision-making.”

As the driving force behind the Enterprise Breeding System (EBS), our leaders bring together diverse expertise and a shared commitment to innovation. They ensure that the value created through EBS is sustained and expanded across CGIAR Centers and NARES partners, focusing on three priorities:

  • Ensuring reliability through swift, effective support for ongoing operations.
  • Extending impact by broadening the reach and adoption of EBS.
  • Leading transformation to create a forward-looking digital ecosystem for research and breeding.

Meet the leaders who guide this journey, bringing vision, collaboration, and dedication to every step of EBS’s evolution.

Andre Moretto Embersics

BR Digital Solutions Lead


Marko Kärkkäinen

Lead, Solutions Operations (SO)


James Clevenger

Lead, Solutions Engineering & Innovation (SE&I)


Jack Lagare

Lead, Solutions Enablement (SE)


Digital Solutions Extended Leadership Team (DSXLT)

The Digital Solutions Extended Leadership Team (DS XLT) brings together the team leaders who play a pivotal role in bridging strategy with execution. As the driving force that connects the broader vision of Digital Solutions with the day-to-day delivery of impactful digital products like the Enterprise Breeding System (EBS), they ensure that innovation is translated into meaningful outcomes for breeders, researchers, and partners. Their leadership fosters alignment, collaboration, and excellence—turning strategic goals into practical solutions that empower the CGIAR community.

Jahzeel Ramos Calosa

SE&I Lead - IRRI


Ernesto Briones Peyreyra

SE&I Lead - CIMMYT


Ruth Carpio

GUS-Documentation and Communications Lead


Digital Solutions Technical Team

The Digital Solutions Technical Team combines years of expertise with a proven track record of delivering value across an international, multicultural organization. Beyond their technical excellence, they bring collaboration, creativity, and a spirit that makes working with them both impactful and rewarding. Together, they ensure that the Enterprise Breeding System (EBS) continues to evolve as a trusted, innovative solution for the global breeding community.

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