Supporters
Neal Kovach, Global Chief Commercial Officer, American College of Cardiology
About me: Experienced non-profit leader managing the corporate partnerships, global, and innovation division of the American College of Cardiology. Passionate about leading teams and developing and driving strategies for sustainable business growth. Huge believer in the power of cross-sector partnership to improve our world.
Area of interest: Cardiovascular diseases, Digital health, Education, Prevention.
Lobna Salem, Regional Chief Medical Officer Developed Markets & Japan Australia and New Zealand, Viatris
About me: Through my role in Viatris, I’m able to partner with our cross-functional teams to help many patients across geographies, cultures and different healthcare systems. We provide tools to healthcare professionals for patient empowerment and help physicians communicate and understand more about the needs of their patients by partnering with patient advocacy groups across the globe. We are the voice of the patient internally and an advocate to the patient externally.
Area of interest: Cardiovascular diseases, Digital health, Education, Prevention.
NCDA P&M team
Romain Dissard, Senior Partnerships and Membership Officer
About me: I joined the Geneva team of NCD Alliance in January 2019. My role is to drive the development, growth and engagement of NCDA members and supports the growth of NCDA partnerships as well as outreach strategies and delivery. Prior to joining NCDA, he worked in academia leading medical research projects on kidney disease and metabolic disorders at the universities of Toulouse, Glasgow and Geneva. Romain holds a Master of Science in Health Biology and a PhD in Pharmacological Innovations from the University Paul Sabatier in Toulouse, France.
Area of interest: Mountains, Ski, My Dog.
Portofolio: ACC, Fred Hollows Foundation, The George Institute, FDI, Access Accelerated, Merck, Direct Relief