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
President
Prof Amam Mbakwem
Vice-President
Prof Prabhakaran Dorairaj
President-Elect
Prof Daniel Piñeiro
Past President
Dr Rick Chazal
Treasurer
Prof Amitava Banerjee
Member at Large
Dr Andrea Brandao
Member at Large
Dr José R. Gonzalez Juanatey
Member at Large
Ms Tanya Hall
Member at Large
Prof Julie Redfern
Member at Large
Prof ELIJAH OGOLA
Member at Large
Dr Ileana Piña
Strategic Partner
Dr Athena Poppas
Strategic Partner
Dr Debabrata Roy
Strategic Partner
Prof Franz WEIDINGER
Strategic Partner
Dr Lutz Hegemann
Co-Opted Board Member
Dr Rony Shimony
Co-Opted Board Member
Dr Bente Mikkelsen
Chair, Advocacy Committee, Observer
Prof GEORGE MENSAH
Chair, Science Committee, Observer
Prof Raul Santos
Observer
Borjana Pervan
Chief Executive Officer