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Gustaaf Wolvaardt
Managing Director at Foundation for Professional Development, FPD
Gustaaf Wolvaardt is the Managing Director of the Foundation for Professional Development (FPD), a position he has held since founding the organization in 1997.12 He is a medical professional and educator with extensive experience in healthcare management and international health relations.
Professional Background
Dr. Wolvaardt holds several qualifications:
- MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) from the University of Pretoria (1983)
- M.Med in Internal Medicine from the University of Pretoria (1990)
- Fellow of the College of Physicians of South Africa
- Advanced Management Programme from Manchester Business School (1998)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) from the University of Pretoria (2008)2
Career Highlights
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Foundation for Professional Development (FPD): As Managing Director since 1997, Dr. Wolvaardt leads this private higher education institution that annually enrolls 30,000 students and operates in 15 African countries.1
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International Experience: Prior to FPD, he served as Health Attaché at the South African Embassy in Geneva from 1991 to 1996, where he was responsible for reestablishing South Africa's international health relations in Europe.1
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Conference Organization: He chaired the Organizing Committee for the XIII International AIDS Conference from 1997 to 2000.1
Achievements and Recognition
Dr. Wolvaardt has been recognized for his contributions to healthcare:
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In 2007, he was named one of the 25 most influential South African healthcare leaders by the South African Institute of Health Care Managers.2
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He has published articles on international health and health management issues and advises international clients on health matters.2
Board Memberships
He serves on the boards of several organizations, including:
- South African Institute for Health Care Managers
- Dira Sengwe Conferences
- Right to Care
- Aids Accountability International2
Dr. Wolvaardt's work at FPD focuses on improving healthcare education and systems in Africa, with a particular emphasis on HIV/AIDS treatment, rural healthcare, and capacity development for grassroots NGOs.1
