Susan Desmond-Hellmann

Susan Desmond-Hellmann is a physician and leader in healthcare and biotechnology. She served as the CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where she focused on global health and development initiatives. Prior to that, she was a prominent executive at biotech companies, including Genentech, where she helped advance cancer treatments. With a background in medicine and science, she combines expertise in healthcare innovation, research, and organizational leadership to improve health outcomes worldwide. Her work emphasizes collaboration across sectors to address complex health challenges and promote equitable access to medical advances.