The organization confirmed the election results following an independent audit, setting the stage for a leadership transition during the October 18–21 event. Ylva Ek leads the Executive Committee, joined by Vice Chair David Churchward of AstraZeneca, Treasurer Dr. Georg Singewald of Roche/Genentech, and Secretary Gunter Baumgartner of Takeda. Vivianne Arencibia of Lonza AG completes the committee as Past Chair.
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ISPE Names New Leadership for 2026-2027 Board Term
The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering has finalized its leadership roster for the upcoming term, tapping Ylva Ek of Robur Life Science Advisory AB to serve as Chair. The newly elected board members will officially step into their governance roles during the 2026 Annual Meeting & Expo in Washington, D.C.

The board also welcomes four new and re-elected directors to its ranks: Michele Ghinizzini of Sanofi, Dr. Paige Kane of CAI, Shanshan Liu of Fedegari, and Vivien Santillan of Novatek International. These individuals join a group of continuing members, including Jose Caraballo-Oramas, Liz Dooley, and Francesco Intoccia, whose two-year terms extend through 2027. The election marks the conclusion of service for outgoing board members Jeffrey Biskup, Victor Cruz, Norman Goldschmidt, and James Grunwald.
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