Executive leadership team

Our Executive Leadership Team is a dynamic group of professionals united by a shared commitment to innovation, integrity, and impact. Drawing on diverse expertise across health, research, and operations, they play a vital role in driving our mission forward. Together, they ensure that we deliver on our goals to improve global health and build stronger, healthier communities.

Professor Anushka Patel, Chief Executive Officer, The George Institute for Global Health
Health systems science Cardiovascular health Women's health

Professor Anushka Patel

Chief Executive Officer, The George Institute for Global Health
Bruce Neal
Food policy Cardiovascular health Women's health

Professor Bruce Neal

Executive Director, The George Institute for Global Health, Australia
David Peiris
Health systems science Cardiovascular health Mental health Guunu-maana

Professor David Peiris

Chief Scientist
Justin Ooi

Justin Ooi

Chief Financial Officer
Kylie Bell

Kylie Bell

Chief of Staff
Vivekanand Jha
Health systems science Renal and metabolic Cardiovascular health

Professor Vivekanand Jha

Executive Director, The George Institute for Global Health, India
Otavio Berwanger
Cardiovascular health

Professor Otavio Berwanger

Executive Director, The George Institute for Global Health, UK
Sarah Bench, Chief People Officer, The George Institute

Sarah Bench

Chief People Officer