New Board members strengthen philanthropy and business agendas for The George institute for Global Health
The George Institute for Global Health, recently ranked number one globally for scientific impact, has announced the appointment of two new members, Ms Gina Anderson and Mr Will Delaat, to the Board.
Joining a team of high-profile international and national business and community leaders, these new appointments reflect a desire to further strengthen and broaden our expertise in philanthropy and business development.
The George Institute for Global Health, recently ranked number one globally for scientific impact, has announced the appointment of two new members, Ms Gina Anderson and Mr Will Delaat, to the Board.
Joining a team of high-profile international and national business and community leaders, these new appointments reflect a desire to further strengthen and broaden our expertise in philanthropy and business development.
Board Chair, Mr Mike Hawker, AM, said “Gina and Will are welcome additions to the Board of Directors at The George Institute. Gina’s professional, business, government and community acumen will perfectly complement the skills of the other board members and in particular will assist in the further development of the George Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Institute”.
Ms Anderson will also have additional responsibility as a member of The George Foundation’s Fundraising Committee, bringing her wealth of experience and philanthropic knowledge to assist in the future fundraising pursuit of the organisation.
“Will’s expertise in the pharmaceutical industry and in particular his experience in the development of innovative medicines will be invaluable as the institute increases its focus on the conduct of research and the development of enterprises focused on innovative approaches to providing effective and affordable healthcare globally”, said Mr Hawker.
Mr Delaat’s extensive business skill will also be contributing to The George as a member to the George Health Enterprises Committee.
Both new members are excited about working with The George.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of the new George Institute for Global Health story” says Will Delaat “The Institute brings a highly compelling and unique proposition in their approach to research and healthcare delivery and I’m excited to be having a part of this change to global health”.
Gina Anderson adds, “With a strong management team positioned in Australia, China, India and the UK, and some of the best researchers in the world, The George Institute is in a positive position to tackle some of the leading health challenges of the 21st century”.
About the new members
Gina Anderson brings ten years of experience as a director serving in both non-executive and executive director capacities. From 2005 to 2010, Gina was Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Philanthropy Australia and prior to that worked in senior management positions in St Hilliers and Westpac. Her diverse senior professional skills have covered executive, general management, corporate affairs and human resource arenas. In leading an industry association she spearheaded advocacy and lobbying efforts resulting in highly successful legislative outcomes for the industry.
Will Delaat is well recognised for his contributions as Independent Chairman of Medicines Australia over the past four years, in addition to his previous eleven years
as Managing Director of Merck Sharp & Dohme Australia and Merck’s Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand, where he played a major role in Merck’s
development of innovative medicines and vaccines. Will has over 35 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry and has a background in sales and marketing and
business development.
The two new members join an eight-member board responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Institute, and overseeing and monitoring its performance against agreed goals.
