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Leadership & Governance

Governing Board

The elected strategic leadership body of EASL, responsible for setting the Association’s direction, overseeing its operations, and ensuring its mission to advance liver health through science, education, and advocacy is achieved.

Secretary General

Debbie Shawcross
United Kingdom

Vice-Secretary

Ana Lleo
Italy

Treasurer

Educational Councillor

Public Health Councillor

External Affairs Councillor

Scientific Committee Chair

Sarwa Darwish Murad
the Netherlands

Scientific Committee members

Management Committee

The operational committee that translates the Governing Board’s strategy into action, overseeing the implementation of decisions, advising on governance, and managing the Association’s resources and day-to-day affairs.

Secretary General

Debbie Shawcross
United Kingdom

Vice-Secretary

Ana Lleo
Italy

Treasurer

Educational Councillor

Public Health Councillor

External Affairs Councillor

Scientific Committee Chair

Sarwa Darwish Murad
the Netherlands

Educational Committee

A specialist committee dedicated to developing and monitoring a high-quality educational portfolio, supporting the continuous professional development of hepatologists, scientists, allied health professionals, and patients worldwide.

Educational Councillor

Educational Committee members

Policy, Public Health, and Advocacy Committee

A specialist committee that provides scientific and policy guidance to advance EASL’s public affairs goals, working to influence health policy, raise the profile of liver disease, and improve standards of care at the European level.

Public Health Councillor

Policy, Public Health, and Advocacy Committee members

Kushala Abeysekera
United Kingdom
Mathis Heydtmann
United Kingdom
Richard Parker
United Kingdom.
Bart Takkenberg
the Netherlands
José Willemse
the Netherlands

Ethics & Compliance Committee

An independent committee that safeguards the integrity of EASL’s activities by reviewing clinical guideline panels for potential bias, upholding the Code of Conduct, and responding to concerns about the conduct of the Association’s representatives and members.

Ethics & Compliance Committee Chair

Mark Thursz
United Kingdom

Ethics & Compliance Committee Members

AI Task Force

A dedicated group of experts guiding EASL’s strategic approach to artificial intelligence in hepatology, spanning research, education, clinical decision-making, and responsible use. The Task Force advises the Governing Board on harnessing AI’s potential to improve diagnosis, personalise patient care, and transform how knowledge is created and shared across the liver disease community.

AI Task Force Members

Basic Science Task Force

A dedicated group of experts championing the vital role of basic and translational research in advancing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of liver disease. The Task Force bridges the gap between laboratory science and clinical practice by bringing cutting-edge research findings to the wider EASL community and designing dedicated scientific sessions at EASL Congress.

Basic Science Task Force Members

Marta Afonso
Portugal
Rui Castro
Portugal
Saskia van Mil
the Netherlands
Krista Rombouts
United Kingdom

Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Task Force

A dedicated group of experts championing the vital role of basic and translational research in advancing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of liver disease. The Task Force bridges the gap between laboratory science and clinical practice by bringing cutting-edge research findings to the wider EASL community and designing dedicated scientific sessions at EASL Congress.

Nurses & Allied Health Professional Task Force Chair

Nurses & Allied Health Professional Task Force Members

Pharmacy Task Force

The mission of the EASL Pharmacy Task Force is to foster multidisciplinary collaboration and enhance pharmaceutical care for patients affected by liver diseases. Our goal is to connect pharmacy professionals, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians actively involved in liver disease management, creating a dynamic network to share best practices, improve clinical outcomes, and advance pharmaceutical care across Europe. Doing this on a European scale will allow us to target areas where this is yet to be fostered, supporting the EASL Governing Board and EASL Office in achieving the organisation’s overarching goals. 

Pharmacy Task Force Chair

Pharmacy Task Force Members

Young Investigators Task Force

The EASL Young Investigators Task Force exists to support early and mid-career hepatology professionals by lowering barriers to participation in EASL activities, fostering an inclusive and globally connected community, and creating clear pathways into the heart of EASL.

Through tailored education, mentoring, and peer support, the Task Force helps young members develop their careers, stay at the forefront of advances in liver science, and build lasting connections across the hepatology community.

The YI Task Force also recognises and celebrates outstanding emerging talent, showcasing their achievements across EASL platforms and preparing the next generation for leadership roles in academia and hepatology.

Young Investigators Task Force Chair

Young Investigators Task Force Members

Journal of Hepatology Editorial Team

Journal of Hepatology is the leading publication in the field of liver disease and EASL’s flagship journal.

Editor-in-Chief

Vlad Ratziu
France

Co-editors

Associate Editors

Specialist Consultants

Julius Chapiro
United States
Elise Dumas
Switzerland
Bettina Hansen
the Netherlands
Julia Kozlitina
United States
Terry CF Yip
Hong Kong

Web and Social Media Editor

Rui Castro
Portugal

Breakthroughs Beyond the Journal

Valerie Chew
Singapore
Thomas Marjot
United Kingdom
David J. Pinato
United Kingdom
Prakash Ramachandran
United Kingdom
David Trampert
the Netherlands

Editor Emeritus

Prof. Dame Sheila Sherlock
1918–2001
Editor Emeritus (1985–1989)
United Kingdom
Prof. Jean-Pierre Benhamou
1927–2008
Editor Emeritus (1990–1994)
France
Prof. Gustav Paumgartner
1933-2023
Editor Emeritus (1995 - 1999)
Munich, Germany
Prof. Juan Rodés
1938–2017
Editor Emeritus (2000–2004)
Spain
Prof. Massimo G. Colombo, MD
Editor Emeritus (2005 - 2009)
Italy
Prof. Didier Samuel
Editor Emeritus (2010 - 2014)
France
Prof. Rajiv Jalan
Editor Emeritus (2015 - 2019)
United Kingdom
Prof. Paolo Angeli
Editor Emeritus (2019 - 2024)
Italy

JHEP Reports Editorial Team

JHEP Reports is an open access journal of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) and a companion journal to the highly respected Journal of Hepatology.

Editor-in-Chief

Co-editors

Associate Editors

AI Associate Editors

Editor Emeritus

EASL Office

An independent committee that safeguards the integrity of EASL’s activities by reviewing clinical guideline panels for potential bias, upholding the Code of Conduct, and responding to concerns about the conduct of the Association’s representatives and members.

Executive team

Ben Hainsworth
EASL Executive Director
Laurence Comont
Executive Assistant

Association & Community Services

Wouter Kruijs
Head of Association & Community Services
Oliver Cole
Membership & Association Projects Assistant
Adonia Dhanjal
Communications Project Manager
Chiara Hartmann
Communications & Marketing Project Manager

Business Development

Olga Kruger
Head of Business Development
Laudina Asomaning
Business Development Coordinator
Géraldine Fankhauser
Partner Relations Coordinator
Naomi Siguenza
Assistant Project Manager

Education & Science

Laurent Perrin
Science & Education Manager
Laura Daguerre
Education Coordinator
Sofia Damachi
Medical & Science Content Coordinator
Elinam Gayi
Scientific Education Content Coordinator
Mathias Girod
Science & Education Assistant
Louis Tischhauser
Science & Education Assistant

Events & Operations

Carina Schmidt
Head of Events & Operations
Christophe Abetinot
Events Project Manager
Claire Chombeau
Events Manager

Finance & Administration

Alexis Valtat
Finance Manager
Mehdi Boudjani
Senior Accountant
Estelle Pappes
Accountant

Journal of Hepatology

Joel Walicki
Head of Publications
Duncan Anderson
Medical Writer
Sarita Bhattacharya
Editorial Assistant
Pablo Echeverria
Graphic Arts Project Manager
Kristina Jajcevic
Editorial Assistant

Operations & General Services

Sophie Fux
Human Resources

Policy, Public Health & Advocacy

Irene Mosqueira
Policy, Public Health & Advocacy Manager
Maraika Black
Policy, Public Health & Advocacy Coordinator
Kelena Matthews
Policy, Public Health & Advocacy Intern

Scientific Programme

Patricia Pochelon
Head of Scientific Programmes
Rocío Daviña Núñez
Science & Education Activities Coordinator
Katerina Katsarou
Scientific Programme Coordinator
Celine Santo
Scientific Programme Coordinator
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