23 June 2019, Rome, Italy - FAO Director-General Elect Qu Dongyu. Qu Dongyu received a total of 108 votes out of 191 votes cast, constituting a majority in the first round. The election took place today during the 41st session of the FAO Conference (22-29 June 2019), the highest governing body of the Organization.FAO Conference, 41st Session. FAO headquarters. (Plenary Hall). Photo credit must be given: ©FAO/Giulio Napolitano. Editorial use only. Copyright ©FAO.