The International Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (IGBA), has appointed Ana Gaunt as its new Secretary General with immediate effect, following the decision of Susana Almeida to step down from the role to pursue other opportunities.
Sustainable and responsible financing—powered by multisectoral collaboration—is key to meet the needs of people living with or affected by NCDs, including reducing out-of-pocket costs and ensuring affordable access to NCD medicines, products, and services.
Geneva, January 5, 2026 – The International Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (IGBA), which represents global manufacturers of generic and biosimilar medicines, announced today that Jim Keon, President of the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA) and Biosimilars Canada, has assumed the role of IGBA Chair for 2026. He succeeds Shinichiro Hirose, Director of International Affairs at the Japan Generic Medicines Association (JGA).
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