GLOBAL BOARD MEMBERS
Our Executive Global Board plays a pivotal role in guiding the Movement Health Foundation’s mission.
Bringing together world-class leaders, the board ensures that our strategy remains bold, future-focused, and grounded in real-world needs.
The board combines visionary ideas and Principles with practical action, pushing the whole foundation to deliver on the commitment to improving health outcomes and access for all.
With decades of expertise and proven track records, the boards help guide the MHF mission with insight, passion and integrity.
Ana Rita Gonzalez
Global Chair – LATAM Board – CEO Policy Wisdom
Health policy expert with a Doctorate from Johns Hopkins University and former advisor at the Pan American Health Organization. Brings deep expertise in guiding global funding institutions to better address complex health system challenges.
Rolf Hoenger
Vice Chair – Global Board – Area Head LATAM – Roche
Leader of Roche Pharma’s operations in Latin America with extensive experience across global and regional markets. Focused on expanding patient access to innovative healthcare solutions across the region.
Tisha Boatman
Global Board – EVP External Affairs and Healthcare Access – Siemens Healthineers
Global Access to Care leader at Siemens Healthineers with broad international leadership experience. Advocates for early detection and equitable healthcare, bringing a strong patient-centered perspective.
Tobias Silberzahn
Global Board & EMEA Chair – Senior Fellow – BST Gesundheit
Healthcare innovation expert with 15+ years in life sciences and digital health. Advises global organizations on trustworthy health information and patient-centered initiatives.
Obiageli Ezekwesili
Global and EMEA Board Member – President- Human Capital Africa
Economic policy expert and former World Bank Vice President for Africa with extensive leadership in government and global development. Renowned advocate for transparency, governance reform, and social impact initiatives across Africa.
Dr. Rifat Atun
Global Board – Chair Emeritus –Professor of Global Health Systems – Harvard University
Global health systems expert and Harvard professor advising governments and international organizations on health system reform. Specializes in innovation adoption, financing, and large-scale transformation of healthcare systems.
Emilio Santelices
Global Board and LATAM Chair – Former Health Minister of Chile, Medical Director at Clínica Las Condes
Physician and former Minister of Health of Chile with extensive experience in health system reform, financing, and digital transformation. Currently serves as Chief Medical Officer and board leader.
Dr. Christine Ngaruiya
Global Board – Director – Stanford EM Global & Population Health –Associate Professor – Stanford University
Emergency medicine physician and global health leader focused on noncommunicable diseases, implementation science, and advancing equitable healthcare access in Africa and globally. Associate Professor at Stanford University.
Miquel Diaz
Global Board – Global Public Affairs Head Respiratory – Sanofi
Global Public Affairs lead for respiratory at Sanofi, driving policy and partnerships to improve care for chronic respiratory diseases. Works across stakeholders to strengthen health systems and elevate respiratory health globally.
Peter Aadal
Global Board – Special Advisor – Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies
Life sciences expert with experience across pharma, biotech, and innovation, spanning R&D, entrepreneurship, and commercialization. Bridges foresight and science to explore future health and biotech trends while leading and advising ventures.
Sitara Merchant
Global Board – CEO – Swiss Capacity Building Facility
Development finance leader and CEO of the Swiss Capacity Building Facility, focused on scaling health solutions through sustainable financing and cross-sector partnerships. Works expanding access to essential services in emerging markets.
Nadya Wells
Global Board – Financial Sector Non Executive Director – Global Health Senior Research Adviser
Finance and investment professional specializing in mobilizing capital for global health in emerging and frontier markets. Brings 25+ years of experience bridging public and private equity to expand financing and impact.
Jean-Louis Robadey
Global Board – Founder of Impact Consulting LLC and Founder of Robadey Group
Social impact and sustainable development professional focused on fostering collaboration, mobilizing philanthropic resources, and advancing climate action, nature conservation, and sustainable development initiatives.
LATAM BOARD MEMBERS
LATAM board members serve as trusted advisors, helping to shape partnerships, expand global reach, and accelerate project adoption across Latin America.
Their diverse expertise in public health, digital transformation, sustainability, and patient advocacy strengthens our ability to drive change across borders.
Emilio Santelices
Global Board and LATAM Chair – Former Health Minister of Chile, Medical Director at Clínica Las Condes
Physician and former Minister of Health of Chile with extensive experience in health system reform, financing, and digital transformation. Currently serves as Chief Medical Officer and board leader.
Ana Rita Gonzalez
Global Chair – LATAM Board – CEO Policy Wisdom
Health policy expert with a Doctorate from Johns Hopkins University and former advisor at the Pan American Health Organization. Brings deep expertise in guiding global funding institutions to better address complex health system challenges.
Rolf Hoenger
Vice Chair – Global Board – Area Head LATAM – Roche
Leader of Roche Pharma’s operations in Latin America with extensive experience across global and regional markets. Focused on expanding patient access to innovative healthcare solutions across the region.
Carolina Batista
Head, Global Health Affairs – Baraka Impact Finance
Physician and global health affairs leader at Baraka Impact Finance with experience in underserved and complex settings. Focuses on scaling health solutions and building partnerships to expand access and impact.
Dr. David Rhew
Global Chief Medical Officer & VP of Healthcare – Microsoft
Global Chief Medical Officer and VP of Healthcare at Microsoft, leading data-driven approaches to improve care, outcomes, and cost efficiency. Focuses on interoperability and scalable, secure cloud platforms integrating diverse health data sources
Aron Szpisjak
Director – Head of Health & Futurist – Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Healthcare futurist and Head of Health at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, focused on translating foresight into health system strategy. Leads international work in digital health and respiratory care.
Daniely Votto
Head of Government Relations LATAM – Siemens Healthineers
Head of Government Affairs for Latin America at Siemens Healthineers with expertise in public policy and health. Builds multi-stakeholder partnerships to drive inclusive and sustainable health system change.
Andrés Caicedo
Public Affairs International Lead – Sanofi
Physician-executive with 16+ years of experience in public affairs, patient advocacy, and market access. Leads international policy and access strategies at Sanofi, focused on advancing equitable access to innovative therapies
EMEA BOARD MEMBERS
Representing leading institutions, governments, and large organisations, our EMEA members provide strategic guidance that reflects the diversity and complexity of health challenges in the region.
From advancing digital health and innovation to strengthening patient advocacy and equitable access to care, they help shape initiatives that have real impact across communities.
Tobias Silberzahn
Global Board & EMEA Chair – Senior Fellow – BST Gesundheit
Healthcare innovation expert with 15+ years in life sciences and digital health. Advises global organizations on trustworthy health information and patient-centered initiatives.
Obiageli Ezekwesili
Global and EMEA Board Member – President- Human Capital Africa
Economic policy expert and former World Bank Vice President for Africa with extensive leadership in government and global development. Renowned advocate for transparency, governance reform, and social impact initiatives across Africa.
Eman Aly
Former Regional Vice President Africa – Medtronic
Global healthcare leader and independent board director with 35+ years of experience across pharma, medtech, and consumer health. Advises organizations on governance, innovation, and expanding access to care in emerging markets.
Jacob Souopgui
Professor – Université libre de Bruxelles
Molecular biologist and Professor at Université Libre de Bruxelles with over 20 years of experience in research and global health collaboration. Leads efforts in biotechnology innovation and capacity building, particularly across African health systems.
Marco Linnig
Head of Finance Middle East and Africa – Siemens Healthineers
Head of Finance for the Middle East and Africa at Siemens Healthineers, with a focus on strengthening healthcare systems in the region. Committed to improving access to quality healthcare across Africa
Dr. Peeter Ross
Professor – Tallinn University of Technology
Professor of digital health at Tallinn University of Technology with expertise in e-health innovation and implementation. Advises global organizations on digital health systems and policy.
Pawel Koczkodaj
Deputy Head of Primary – Prevention Unit – National Institute of Oncology
Aron Szpisjak
Director – Head of Health & Futurist – Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Healthcare futurist and Head of Health at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, focused on translating foresight into health system strategy. Leads international work in digital health and respiratory care.
Vanessa Candeias
Director for System Research and Impact – Global Health Ecosystems
Global health leader with expertise in health policy, partnerships, and advancing universal health coverage. Former senior executive at the World Economic Forum and World Health Organization..
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Bogi Eliasen
Executive Director of Movement Health Foundation
Bogi Eliasen is a globally recognised voice on the future of health. He serves as Vice-Chair of Strategic Partnership Initiatives at the WHO, is a member of the WEF’s Strategic Advisory Group on Digital Healthcare Transformation, an Honorary Fellow at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies and a Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow at the Robert Bosch Academy in Berlin.
Mr. Eliasen is a HIMSS Future50 Global Award Winner, an Honorary Fellow of SCIANA, and chairs the Nordic Chapter of HIMSS and sits on several advisory boards including FH Europe, and PHASE V and is the Chair for Denmark at the International Chair in Bioethics.
Please see our CONTACT page for ways to contact Mr. Eliasen and the Senior Leadership Team.
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