Riad Sherif

Riad Sherif is a Senior Global Executive with a rich background in general management and operations within various healthcare sectors such as Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, MedTech, and Consumer health.

He has a proven track record of establishing high-performing organizations and driving profitable growth in different businesses and regions, including the Americas, Europe, and Emerging Markets.

Riad's educational background includes Executive Education in Finance and Strategy from Harvard Business School, an MBA in General Management from IMD Business School, an MS in Medical Management from ESCP Europe, and a Medical Doctor degree in Medicine from Université d'Alger.

Throughout his career, Riad has held key leadership positions in renowned organizations such as CEO at Oculis, Entrepreneur in Residence at Novartis Venture Fund, Chairman of the Board Ophthalmic Surgery & Vision Care at Eucomed, President Europe, Middle East & Africa region at Alcon, and Canada Country CEO & President at Novartis.

He has also been involved with other prominent roles including Founder & Board Member at Synergium Biotech, President Latin America Region at Novartis, Latin America Region Head Infectious Disease & Transplant BU at Novartis, Head of Global Sales at Novartis Transplant and Immunology, and Global Sales Manager Transplant & Immunology at Novartis.

Riad Sherif's professional journey further includes experiences such as Algeria Country Head at Sanofi, Regional Marketing Manager Africa, Middle East & French Overseas at Sanofi, International Brand Manager Africa & Middle East at Sanofi, and Hospital Representative at Cook Medical.