AstraZeneca
Join Gena Restivo, Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, as she discusses AstraZeneca's commetment to gender health equality.
Speakers
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Eliezer Lappots-AbreuCEO & President, Health Horizons InternationalEliezer Lappots-Abreu
CEO & President, Health Horizons International
Dr. Eliezer Lappots-Abreu or Eli is a renowned health advocate and leader in global health initiatives, with a focus on improving healthcare access in underserved communities. As the founder of the first Community Mental Health Program in Northern Dominican Republic, Dr. Lappots-Abreu has been a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, driven by personal experiences with overcoming depression and self-harm.
After surviving cancer, he pioneered the first women-led women’s health program in his country, which addresses cervical cancer prevention and expands vaccination access, including for HPV. His expertise spans over 15 years in the industry, encompassing efforts in the fight against cervical and breast cancer, diabetes support, and public health education.
At just 30 years old, He serves as the President and CEO of Health Horizons International Foundation in the Dominican Republic, working on innovative programs that bridge health gaps for marginalized populations including immigrants, children and women. -
Gena RestivoVice President, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, AstraZeneca CanadaGena Restivo
Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, AstraZeneca Canada
With over 20 years of senior leadership experience in the bio-pharmaceutical industry, Gena Restivo is a transformational leader at AstraZeneca. As Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, she shapes and delivers the strategic agenda for corporate reputation, stakeholder engagement, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability across Canada and beyond.
Gena excels in unraveling complexity and driving business performance while fostering award-winning cultures. She has a proven track record in embedding sustainable value, enabling business transformations, and enhancing functional excellence in Corporate Affairs, HR, IT, and Communications. A passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion, and talent development, Gena builds engaged, high-performing teams across multiple geographies.
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Kenisha Arora