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CHS Leadership

Founder and Managing Partner, Africa

Maraki Fikre Merid

Healthcare strategy, management consulting, Africa pharma and healthcare market, business development and operational research.

Healthcare strategist and expert in private sector engagement with 15+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, Africa pharma and healthcare market and business development, data analysis and operational research, project management, and healthcare/hospital operations.
Founder and Board Advisor

Lauren Arnold

Healthcare strategist, advisor, and innovator, with 30+ years of global experience.

Healthcare strategist, advisor, and expert in clinical operations with 30+ years of experience in healthcare management, digital health and virtual care, health policy and regulation, clinical operations, nursing strategy, and education.
Regional Partner, Middle East

Joe Zoghbi

Healthcare support services, PPPs, medical equipment, project management, operations, and healthcare finance

Expert in Healthcare Support Services with 15+ years of experience in PPPs, pharmamarket data systems, medical equipment, project management, operations, and healthcare financing
Regional Partner, East Africa

Ruth Dresslegn

Specialist in global pharma marketing and supply chain operations.

Pharma specialist with over a decade experience in B2B and B2C businesses in the biotech industry, strong supply chain operations in Ethiopia, pricing and global marketing of pharmaceutical investments, and structuring.
Andrea Anonychuk
Regional Partner, Canada

Andrea Anonychuk

Specialist in global healthcare leadership, experience in pharma marketing, product innovation, and supply chain operations, focusing on vaccines and diagnostics.

Global healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience in commercial strategy, product innovation, and marketing within the biotech industry. Strong expertise in vaccines and diagnostics, gained through roles at market-leading companies like GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals and Abbott Diagnostics Inc. Skilled in using epidemiology, medical economics, and public health sciences to deliver tangible results in the health system. Passionate about improving patient care and driving system-wide efficiency by collaborating with healthcare stakeholders, including C-level executives, Ministries of Health, and governments. Academic background includes a Certificate in Business Innovations in Global Health Care Delivery from Harvard Business School, an MSc in Community Health & Epidemiology from the University of Toronto, and a B.A. in Psychology from York University. Internationally recognized speaker and author of 15+ peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Senior Associate Partners

Nigeria & New York

Egbe Osifo-Dawodu

Senior advisor to the IFC, expert in healthcare strategy, financing, and policy.

Expert in Health Strategy, Health care Financing, Health Policy, Strategic Planning, Implementation, and Business Development. Over 26 years of experience in healthcare coverage policy, provision, and financing in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Member of IFC’s Health Practice Group and Board Member MedAccess.

Network of Consultants

Business Analyst

Faith Nyabuto

Financial analysis, business consulting, and investment advisory.

Financial analyst, business consultant, and investment advisor with 10+ years of experience in advising start-ups and SMEs on their market strategy and scaling models focused on investment structuring and growth.
Private sector in Health

Njeri Gitau

Global health systems strengthening, private sector development, and policy.

Expert in health systems strengthening, private sector development, policy formulation and development, and regulatory reform with a focus on quality of care, health care financing, program management, and community health systems.
Academic Research Lead

Bezawit Nagash

Pharmacist and specialist in academic research.

Seasoned professional with a passion for transforming data into actionable insights, particularly in health supply chain optimization. Instructor at Addis Ababa University, nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Project Manager

Fiker Eshetu

Specialist in general medicine and market research.

Specialist in General Medicine with 5+ years of experience in project coordination, healthcare facility assessment, pharmaceutical market data analysis, program management, and organizational development.
Health & Technology / IT

Brook Shimelis

Specialist in general medicine and health technology.

Highly motivated medical doctor with expertise in health information system support. Specialist in Digital learning development.
Pharma Market Research

Elbethl Alemaw

Pharmacist and specialist in pharma market analysis and research.

Pharmacist and specialist in pharmaceutical market analysis and research.

CHS Advisors

Barbara O’Hanlon

Senior advisor to the World Bank, and expert in digital health and PPPs.

Senior advisor to the World Bank and recognized leader in international health policy and implementation with over 24 years of experience in advocacy and strategic communication to create favorable policy environments for key health issues. She works with CHS around digital health and PPP in key African markets.

Ambaw Bellete

Global biopharma, diagnostic, and medical device senior executive with 30+ years of experience in biotech.

Global biopharma, diagnostic, and medical device senior executive with 30+ years of experience in biotech and track record of building and leading high-growth businesses and exceptional teams. Expert across all aspects of alliance management, business development, commercialization, fundraising, government affairs, investor relations, life cycle management, joint venture management, market access, medical affairs, research & development, regulatory and supply chain.

Anthony Okoth

Seasoned executive with experience in public health, program management, and business development.

Seasoned executive with a diverse background spanning public health, program management, and business development. 15+ years of experience, including roles at the UN ECA, PATH, and CHAI, where he has successfully managed public health programs across sub-Saharan Africa.

Carsten Micheel

Expert in strategic healthcare and operational consulting.

Expert in strategic healthcare and operational consulting, including facility construction and planning across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. 10+ years of experience in healthcare planning, financial feasibility, operator onboarding, and business case strategy.

Florence Gaudry-Perkins

Expert in scaling digital health for access and impact in emerging markets.

Expert in scaling digital health for access and impact in emerging markets, including lobbying, informing, and influencing the global health and digital ecosystem. She has supported organizations like the Novartis Foundation, Tony Blair Initiative, and companies like CEPHEID (global diagnostics), Merck, etc. on their digital strategy for the developing world.