The new AVMI Board was elected at the virtual AGM on the 6th of December 2023
William Ampofo
Executive Director
Prof. William Ampofo is a Virologist and has a keen interest in the management of viral infections, teaches graduate student courses and conducts research projects on viral diseases.
Farrah Losper
Chair
Farrah is a BbusSc graduate from the University of Cape Town in South Africa. She completed her articles at Deloitte and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2007.
Simon Agwale
Vice Chair
Simon Agwale, PhD is the CEO of Innovative Biotech, Nigeria and Innovative Biotech USA Inc. He has a vision for the development & investigation of HIV vaccine constructs from a prevalent Nigerian strain.
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Lisa Bonadonna
Board Member
Lisa Bonadonna completed her PhD in Immunology at the University of Melbourne, then entered the pharmaceutical industry holding a range of senior medical, research and commercial positions covering.
Kofi Nsiah-Poku
Board Member
Kofi Nsiah-Poku graduated in Pharmacy from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in 1986 and chose to stay on to teach at the University. Pharm.
Stavros Nicolaou
Board Member
Stavros Nicolaou is a seasoned and well experienced pharmaceutical executive, with 33 years’ experience mainly in domestic and international general management and strategy.
Chidi Nweneka
Board Member
Dr Chidi Nweneka is a distinguished Global Health and Management expert, who has had an illustrious career spanning over two decades, marked by exceptional contributions.
Melissa Schouw
Executive Administration Officer
Melissa Schouw is currently the Executive Administration Officer at AVMI. With 12 years of office administration and coordination experience, she is responsible for all office operations.
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Kirsty King-Matongo
Administrative Assistant
Kirsty is currently the Administrative Assistant at AVMI. With 5 years of teaching. Kirsty is the main support to the Executive Administrator, who is responsible for all office operations.
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Kerisha Batohi
Part-time Voluntary Administrative Assistant
Kerisha Batohi is the team lead at Cape Biologix Technologies, a transient plant-based expression production facility based in Cape Town.
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