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USP leadership teams

Leaders on a Mission

USP was founded by independent experts – eleven physicians who saw a problem and used science to fix it. Today, USP is still led by experts and those experts remain driven to solve public health problems through science and innovation.

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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.
Ronald T. Piervincenzi, Ph.D.
CEO | Member, Board of Trustees (ex officio) | Officer, USP Convention
Jaap Venema, Ph.D.
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.
Bruk Alemayehu, M.B.A
SVP Global Laboratory & Technical Operations
Fouad Atouf, Ph.D.
Fouad Atouf, Ph.D.
Fouad Atouf, Ph.D.
SVP, Global Biologics
Stan Burhans
Stan Burhans
Stan Burhans, M.B.A.
Chief Financial Officer & SVP Operations | Officer, USP Convention
Amanda Cowley
Amanda Cowley
Amanda Cowley, J.D.
General Counsel & SVP Legal, Strategy & People | Officer, USP Convention
Jennifer Devine, J.D.
Jennifer Devine, J.D.
Jennifer Devine, J.D.
SVP Documentary Standards & Compendial Policy
Paula Henderson, M.B.A.
Paula Henderson, M.B.A.
Chief People Officer
Emily Kaine, M.D.
Emily Kaine, M.D.
Emily Kaine, M.D.
SVP Global Health & Manufacturing Services
Anthony Lakavage, J.D.
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.
Michael Levy, M.Sc., M.B.A.
SVP Digital & Innovation
Debra Joy Pérez
Debra Joy Pérez
Debra Joy Pérez, Ph.D.
Chief Equity Officer
K.V. Surendranath, Ph.D.
K.V. Surendranath, Ph.D.
K.V. Surendranath, Ph.D.
SVP Regions & Program Operations
innovative solutions
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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