Leadership

Executive Team

Over 200 years and USP’s mission hasn’t changed. But how we deliver on that mission is always evolving. Our Executive Team ensures USP remains agile, that we’re always identifying and executing new strategies, opportunities, and partnerships to help build a more resilient supply of quality medicines. Scientists, public health experts, strategists, and visionaries leading USP through its third century of impact.

Ronald T. Piervincenzi, Ph.D.
Ronald T. Piervincenzi, Ph.D.
CEO | Member, Board of Trustees (ex officio) | Officer, USP Convention
Jaap Venema, Ph.D.
Jaap Venema, Ph.D.
Chief Science Officer & EVP | Chair, Council of Experts | Officer, USP Convention
Bruk Alemayehu, M.B.A.
Bruk Alemayehu, M.B.A
SVP Global Laboratory & Technical Operations
Fouad Atouf, Ph.D.
Fouad Atouf, Ph.D.
SVP, Global Biologics
Stan Burhans
Stan Burhans, M.B.A., CPA
CFO & SVP Operations | Officer, USP Convention
Amanda Cowley
Amanda Cowley, J.D.
General Counsel and Senior Vice President Legal, Strategy and People
Jennifer Devine, J.D.
Jennifer Devine, J.D., L.L.M.
SVP Documentary Standards & Compendial Policy
Paula Henderson, M.B.A.
Chief People Officer
Emily Kaine, M.D.
Emily Kaine, M.D.
SVP Global Health & Manufacturing Services | Chair, Pharmatech Board of Trustees
Girish Kapur
Girish Kapur, D. Man., M.Pharm, MBA
SVP, India Site Operations
Anthony Lakavage, J.D.
Anthony Lakavage, J.D.
SVP Global External Affairs | Secretary, USP Convention & Board | Officer, USP Convention
Michael Levy, M.Sc., M.B.A.
Michael Levy, M.Sc., M.B.A.
SVP Digital & Innovation
Debra Joy Pérez
Debra Joy Pérez, Ph.D., M.P.A.
Chief Equity Officer
K.V. Surendranath, Ph.D.
Venkat Surendra Nath Koduru, Ph.D.
SVP Regions & Program Operations
innovative solutions

Regional Managers

As USP helps build a more resilient supply of quality medicines, we must navigate the global pharmaceutical supply chain. That means understanding the needs of industry, regulators, and practitioners around the world and meeting them where they are, literally and figuratively. Regional managers lead staffs that help expand USP’s impact through standards and other solutions, targeted advocacy and capability building, and connections and collaboration.

Alessandro Slama
Alessandro Slama, Ph.D.
Vice President, Regional Program Operations and General Manager, EMEA
Anthony Tann
Anthony Tann, MBA
General Manager and Senior Director, Asia Pacific
Geoff Tsen
Geoff Guoshan Tsen, Ph.D.
Vice President and Regional Manager, Greater China
Nilton Tojar Sr.
Nilton Tojar, MBA
Sr. Director, Regional Program Operations - LATAM
Rebecca Cambronero, MBA, MSL, PMP
Senior Director, Regional General Manager, North America
USP Council of Experts

Council of Experts

USP standards are essential to supporting a more resilient supply of quality medicines. It’s the Council of Experts that oversees USP’s scientific and standards-setting decisions, each chairing one of USP’s Expert Committees. These leaders from around the world contribute their time, expertise, and passion to helping advance USP’s mission.

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Expert Committees & Panels

29

Expert Committees & Panels

USP Volunteers & Government Liaisons

1000+

USP Volunteers & Government Liaisons

Countries represented

70k

Hours Volunteered

independent expertise

USP Council of the Convention

Council of the Convention

Throughout each five-year cycle, the USP Convention Membership is represented by the Council of the Convention. Like the Convention, the Council of the Convention includes members from across the healthcare ecosystem and around the world who are experienced leaders in their fields. They share their diverse perspectives, make select governance decisions, and help guide engagement of the full Convention.

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At USP, we believe that excellence in science is strengthened through inclusive collaboration, equitable access to opportunities, and a commitment to integrity. Our mission to improve global health is driven by the collective expertise of our scientific and regulatory professionals worldwide. Ensuring that all qualified experts—regardless of background—have a fair opportunity to contribute enhances the quality, credibility, and global impact of our standards.

USP fosters a workplace culture rooted in fairness, professional growth, and engagement to maximize the potential of every employee and volunteer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their expertise. Our approach ensures that scientific rigor, innovation, and workforce excellence remain at the heart of everything we do.

To achieve this, USP’s Office of Organizational Culture, Equity & Inclusive Excellence works across the organization to integrate scientific integrity, workforce excellence, and regulatory innovation into global recruitment, professional development, and leadership pathways. Our global Affinity Groups further support an inclusive work culture, fostering engagement, mentorship, and career development.

USP’s approach leverages diverse perspectives to enhance regulatory science, strengthen pharmaceutical quality, and improve global health outcomes. We are proud of our work to ensure excellence, and a fair and unbiased selection process of staff, experts and volunteers based on scientific qualifications.