Our board
With a shared vision of “cardiovascular health for all,” the World Heart Federation is proud of our Board’s diverse expertise and globally recognised leadership. Led by our President and supported by a dedicated team, the WHF Board is pivotal in steering WHF towards a future where every heartbeat matters. Our Board guides WHF through strategic initiatives, global partnerships, and evidence-based approaches that are in harmony with WHF’s core values.
CARE: Committed to promoting well-being, our Board deploys knowledge and experience in tandem with compassion in its initiatives and interventions.
EQUITY: Recognizing equity as vital to healthy societies, the Board champions programs and policies that promote access to knowledge, care and treatment, regardless of socioeconomic factors or demographic background.
COMMUNITY: Representing a global network of cardiovascular professionals, the Board fosters collaboration and a platform of interconnected stakeholders in support of our mission.
INTEGRITY: Upholding the highest standards as evinced in our Code of Conduct, our Board demonstrates transparency and ethical leadership in guiding WHF’s research, advocacy, and outreach.
ASPIRATION: Driven to inspire and innovate, the Board maximizes opportunities and explores new frontiers to advance cardiovascular health and contribute to transformative impact.
Board Members
Dr. Jagat Narula
Presidente
Profesor Amam Mbakwem
Vicepresidente
Profesor Prabhakaran Dorairaj
Presidente electo
Prof Daniel Piñeiro
Ex Presidente
Dr. Rick Chazal
Tesorero
Profesor Amitava Banerjee
Miembro general
Dr Andrea Brandao
Miembro general
Dr. José R. González Juanatey
Miembro general
Ms Tanya Hall
Miembro general
Profesora Julie Redfern
Miembro general
Prof ELIJAH OGOLA
Miembro general
Dr Ileana Piña
Socio estratégico
Dr Athena Poppas
Socio estratégico
Dr Debabrata Roy
Socio estratégico
Prof Franz WEIDINGER
Socio estratégico
Dr Lutz Hegemann
Miembro cooptado del Consejo
Dr Rony Shimony
Miembro cooptado del Consejo
Dr. Bente Mikkelsen
Presidente, Comité de Promoción, Observador
Prof GEORGE MENSAH
Presidente, Comité Científico, Observador
Prof Raul Santos
Observador
Borjana Pervan
Consejero Delegado