Board of Directors

Dr Peter Schwarz Germany

Director Science and Prevention GMHA

Peter Schwarz is a globally recognized diabetologist and public health expert,...

Dr Peter Schwarz Germany

Director Science and Prevention GMHA

Peter Schwarz is a globally recognized diabetologist and public health expert, currently serving as the President of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). He provides strategic leadership for diabetes prevention, care, and advocacy across over 160 countries. Dr. Schwarz is also a Professor at TU Dresden, Germany, and affiliated with the German Center for Diabetes Research. His work focuses on translating lifestyle and population-based interventions into effective public health programs and shaping international diabetes guidelines. As IDF President, he is dedicated to reducing global disparities in diabetes care, strengthening policy-level advocacy, and fostering collaboration. His approach emphasizes prevention-driven, evidence-based, and people-centered strategies to address the worldwide burden of diabetes and metabolic health.

Dr Mohammad Hassnein Dubai , UAE

Chair Scientific and Clinical Advisory Council SCAC

Mohammad Hassanein is a globally respected diabetologist and academic leader,...

Dr Mohammad Hassnein Dubai , UAE

Chair Scientific and Clinical Advisory Council SCAC

Mohammad Hassanein is a globally respected diabetologist and academic leader, notably for his expertise in diabetes management during Ramadan. He serves as the President of the Arab Association for the Study of Diabetes and Metabolism (AASD), driving regional collaboration, education, and clinical standards across the Middle East and North Africa. Based in Dubai, Dr. Hassanein has been pivotal in strengthening Gulf region diabetes care frameworks, bridging clinical excellence with culturally sensitive practices. He is a principal contributor to the internationally recognized Ramadan Diabetes Guidelines, which are widely adopted worldwide. Through AASD, he champions evidence-based medicine, capacity building, and professional education. His leadership reflects a strong commitment to cultural competence and global equity in metabolic health discourse.

Dr Noel C Barengo USA

Chair Population Health and Policy Council

Noel Barengo is a globally recognized physician and public health leader, ...

Dr Noel C Barengo USA

Chair Population Health and Policy Council

Noel Barengo is a globally recognized physician and public health leader, currently serving as Professor of Public Health at Florida International University (FIU), USA. He specializes in diabetes prevention, cardiometabolic risk reduction, and population health, focusing on epidemiology and implementation science. Dr. Barengo is renowned for his contributions to large-scale, evidence-based lifestyle intervention programs, particularly their adaptation for diverse cultural and economic settings, including low- and middle-income countries. With a career spanning Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, he has collaborated with governments and international organizations to design and evaluate prevention-focused public health policies. His work is driven by a philosophy emphasizing equity, scalability, and sustainability in integrated metabolic health strategies.

Dr Niti Pall UK

Director -Access and Scale

Dr. Niti Pall is a globally respected physician leader and health systems expert, ...

Dr Niti Pall UK

Director -Access and Scale

Dr. Niti Pall is a globally respected physician leader and health systems expert, currently serving as the President-Elect of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). Trained in the UK, she has a distinguished career at the intersection of clinical medicine, public health, and digital health innovation.Dr. Pall has held senior roles, including Medical Director at KPMG's Global Health Practice, working extensively on universal health coverage and noncommunicable diseases across multiple continents. She also advises on digital and mobile health solutions for chronic disease management.Known for her strategic vision, she brings a systems-level perspective to diabetes and metabolic health, linking clinical care with policy and technology. As IDF President-Elect, Dr. Pall is committed to strengthening global advocacy, addressing inequities in care, and advancing integrated, people-centred solutions worldwide. Her leadership focuses on collaboration and impact at scale.

Dr Khine Pwint Nwe Singapore

Healthcare Professional Engagement & Partnerships

Dr. Khine Pwint Nwe is a physician and digital health entrepreneur with over 12 years ...

Dr Khine Pwint Nwe Singapore

Healthcare Professional Engagement & Partnerships

Dr. Khine Pwint Nwe is a physician and digital health entrepreneur with over 12 years of experience across clinical care, public health, and global digital health innovation in Southeast Asia. She is the Founder and CEO of Z-waka, a Singapore-headquartered digital health platform working with 120+ healthcare organizations, medical societies, hospitals, and universities across the region to deliver CME/CPD-accredited education, digital training, and health workforce strengthening programs. Her early work within Myanmar’s Ministry of Health shaped her focus on scalable, implementation-ready solutions for resource-constrained health systems. At the Global Metabolic Health Alliance (GMHA), she leads engagement with healthcare professionals and societies, advancing digital-enabled, collaborative approaches to workforce development and metabolic health care across diverse health systems. Dr. Khine is a Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honoree, a Chevening Scholar, and a YSEALI Fellow, and is widely recognized for her leadership in digital health and health workforce innovation across the region.

Dr Jeffrey V. Lazarus Spain

Director Science and Research

Jeffrey V. Lazarus, PhD, MIH, MA, is a Professor of Global Health at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Policy ...

Dr Jeffrey V. Lazarus Spain

Director Science and Research

Jeffrey V. Lazarus, PhD, MIH, MA, is a Professor of Global Health at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Policy and a research professor at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). With extensive experience at WHO Europe and the Global Fund, and as the immediate past-chair of the Healthy Livers, Healthy Lives coalition (an AASLD, ALEH, APASL, EASL and SOLDA coalition), he now directs the Global Think-tank on Steatotic Liver Disease and leads MASH Cities. He has spearhead the public health and policy MASLD/MASH efforts, authored over 500 publications, led key public health consensus statements, and received multiple prestigious awards, including the 2023 American Liver Foundation Distinguished Scientific Achievement award and the 2025 the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) Public Service Award.

Dr Amit Gupta India

Executive Director

Amit Gupta is a physician leader and global advocate in diabetes and metabolic health, with a strong focus on prevention, ...

Dr Amit Gupta India

Executive Director

Amit Gupta is a physician leader and global advocate in diabetes and metabolic health, with a strong focus on prevention, implementation science, and health systems strengthening. He serves in key leadership and advisory roles across national and international platforms, contributing to clinical education, policy dialogue, and population-health initiatives. Dr. Gupta is actively involved with professional societies and global collaborations advancing integrated metabolic care, digital health innovation, and equitable access. He is recognized for translating evidence into real-world practice, mentoring clinicians, and convening multi-stakeholder dialogues to accelerate impact across prevention, care delivery, and policy.

Nitin Gupta India

Director Finance

Nitin Gupta is a seasoned Investment Banker with over 23 years of CXO-level experience in business strategy,...

Nitin Gupta India

Director Finance

Nitin Gupta is a seasoned Investment Banker with over 23 years of CXO-level experience in business strategy, financial planning, and large-scale capital raising. A qualified Chartered Accountant and Certified Financial Analyst, he has built a strong reputation across the APAC region for driving growth, innovation, and value creation. His professional journey is marked by notable achievements, including the President’s Award from Hon. Pranab Mukherjee for a first-of-its-kind public–private partnership initiative in Africa. He has also been recognized as the youngest CFO to secure SEBI approval for an IPO in the Power EPC sector and received the “Best CFO” award from ICWAI for excellence in cost management.
Over the course of his career, Nitin has successfully raised more than USD 250 million in funding. Guided by a vision of “making a difference,” he is the Founder & CEO of Etherea Ventures, a state-of-the-art co-working and managed office space platform, and the Founder & Director Finance / Chief Strategic Officer at Alder Biochem, a global-compliant softgel contract manufacturing company.