Dr. Lutz Hegemann is President of Global Health and Swiss Country Affairs. The Global Health unit focuses on transforming healthcare in low- and middle-income countries by broadening inclusive access to innovative medicines. Under his leadership, Novartis Global Health drives programs targeting malaria, neglected tropical diseases, and non-communicable diseases such as sickle cell disease and cardiovascular disease. He also oversees Novartis’ presence in sub-Saharan Africa. Lutz also represents the company both at home in Switzerland and internationally, building strategic partnerships across public and private sectors to advance inclusive global health innovation.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado to Receive Concordia’s 2026 Leadership Award for Public Sector
The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce María Corina Machado, leader of Venezuela’s democracy movement, as the third and final recipient of the 2026 Concordia Leadership Award, recognized for

