Ms. Hélène Echevin is the Executive Chairperson of C-Care (Mauritius) Ltd and the Chief Executive Officer & Director of CIEL Healthcare Ltd. Since joining CIEL in March 2017, Hélène Echevin has played a key role in developing CIEL’s healthcare portfolio and in leading CIEL’s operational excellence journey. Prior to joining CIEL, Hélène Echevin worked for Eclosia Group and accumulated 17 years of experience in …
Dr Thandeka Mazibuko is the Founder, Black Women in Oncology and Founder of the NGO SinomusaNothando, a registered nonprofit in South Africa, founded in 2004. Dr Thandeka Mazibuko is passionate about reducing cancer related fatalities and has been acclaimed and recognized for her essential work. She was designated the Social Entrepreneur of the Year at the …
Dr. Marcellina Tomi Coker is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with thirty two years of experience in the United Kingdom National Health Service. A Fellow of the Royal College Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and an alumni of Harvard Business School. Tomi is a dynamic strategic healthcare administrator of African Descent based in UK, driven by …
Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo is the WHO Country Representative (WR) to Nigeria. A longstanding and well-respected WHO international expert. He is a public health epidemiologist from the Democratic Republic of the Congo with over 30 years of progressive experience in clinical practice, management of primary health care, health policy dialogue, governance and coordination, as well …
Dr. Ayobami Kuyoro is the Managing Director, Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals. She is an experienced General Practitioner and a seasoned healthcare administrator. She joined the Lagoon Hospitals in 2008, worked in various capacities and handled core strategic organizational duties as she rose through the ranks. She was pivotal to the development of the Health Assessment Clinic …
Dr.Hend El Sherbini has been Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (IDH) Group’s CEO since 2012, when the company was formed following the merger of Al Mokhtabar and Al Borg Laboratories. Today, IDH is a leading consumer healthcare company in Africa and the industry leader in Egypt. El Sherbini, who had led Al Mokhtabar since 2004, took the …
Igor Leo Rocha is the CEO at AfroSaúde, a company that develops health solutions with social and organizational objectives, with special attention to the black population. He graduated in Communication and specialist in Social Entrepreneurship and Impact Business. Congratulations!! Please note: To nominate other high achievers of African Descent Worldwide, visit http://www.mipad.org/nominate To become a MIPADian, enroll …
Dr. Josea Rono is the CEO & Managing Partner at E&K Consulting Firm, an advisory and investment firm providing turnkey solutions in the healthcare, finance and technology sectors in Africa. He has advised on healthcare transactions (mergers and acquisitions) worth over US$ 20 Billion, developed strategies for healthcare businesses worth over US$160 Million and advised …
Karen Akinsanya, President of R&D, Therapeutics, joined Schrödinger in 2018. She leads the company’s therapeutics group which is responsible for preclinical drug discovery, translational research, and early clinical development, in addition to drug discovery business development and collaborations. She has more than 25 years of experience in academia, pharmaceutical R&D, partnerships, and licensing. She joined …
Kate Isa is the Managing Director/CEO, Katchey Company Limited & President, Scientific Products Association of Nigeria (SPAN). Kate is the Founder and CEO of Katchey Company Limited. And her passion for science is underscored by Katchey continuous sponsorship and support for science education at all levels, from the Federal Ministry of Education to the State …