Global Advisory Group of Experts

The Global Advisory Group of Experts, established in 2022, plays a vital role in guiding IVI’s global strategy and partnerships. Bringing together about 10 international leaders and global health experts, the group complements the Scientific Advisory Group by offering insights into global health, diplomacy, and IVI’s role as a trusted international organization.

Anders Nordström, M.D. (Chair)

Former Ambassador for Global Health
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Sweden

Samba Sow, M.D. (Vice Chair)

Director
Center for Vaccine Development
Mali

Agnès Buzyn, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor of Hematology
Paris-Sorbonne University
France

Carla Vizzotti, M.D.

Former Minister of Health
Argentina

Yasuhiro Suzuki, M.D.

President
International University of Health and Welfare
Japan

Ayoade Alakija, M.D.

Chair
African Vaccine Delivery Alliance (AVDA)
Nigeria

Mark Dybul, M.D.

Executive Chairman
Purpose Life Sciences
USA

Peter Piot, M.D., Ph.D.

Handa Professor of Global Health
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Belgium

Revathi Rammohan

Former CFO & Head of Research Operations
Novartis Institute for Biomedical Research
India

Jin Park, Ph.D.

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs
Republic of Korea

Updated: September 2025