Christel is a global leader with nearly 20 years of experience in patient engagement and communication, working with pharmaceutical companies like Novo Nordisk, Takeda, Novartis, PTC Therapeutics, and Sobi. She has proven expertise in advancing health equity through strategic partnerships with patients, communities, and multilateral organizations. She also has a strong track record in driving (digital) patient-focused initiatives, improving healthcare access, and fostering high-performing teams. She has been actively engaged with social enterprises that address socio-economic barriers to health since she worked as a social worker in South Africa in 1999. She is passionate about creating sustainable, high-impact solutions that improve health equity. She holds an Executive MBA at IMD, class valedictorian.
