Ereck Chakauya is Policy Expert at Gene4All, where he advises on regulatory frameworks, strategic partnerships, and policy alignment for genome editing and biosciences innovation across Africa. As Network Manager of AUDA-NEPAD SANBio and Extraordinary Professor at North-West University, he brings decades of experience in research governance, regional integration, and bio-innovation strategy. With a PhD from the University of Cambridge and formal training in project management and law, Ereck has led initiatives spanning plant biotechnology, health, and nutrition in 13 African countries. At Gene4All, he ensures that science and policy move hand in hand to support equitable and scalable biotech solutions.