On 15 and 16 April, EHPPA held its 28th General Assembly, kindly hosted by UMCNL in Nijmegen (the Netherlands).

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This General Assembly marked a key milestone for the Association, as it was the first to implement EHPPA’s new strategy and governance model, following the entry into force of the revised Legal Statutes.

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A New Governance Model Aligned with EHPPA’s Ambitions

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In line with EHPPA’s ambition to strengthen its strategic positioning and impact, the new Legal Statutes introduce important evolutions in the Association’s governance,strategy, and operational functioning.

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The former model based on a President and Vice-Presidents has been replaced by a governance structure built around three complementary pairs, ensuring clearer leadership and enhanced coordination‍‍

• Global Strategic Pair, composed of the President and Vice-President
• Thematic Pairs, composed of a Head of Thematic Division and a Vice-Head of Thematic Division, in charge of representing and leading specific thematic areas of interest
• Chief Operating Officer (COO)

As part of this governance reform, the Legal Statutes also introduce adjustments to the operational organisation of the Association. In this context, the former role of Secretary has been replaced by a Chief Operating Officer (COO), reflecting EHPPA’s ambition to further professionalize its operations.

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EHPPA warmly congratulates Camille Serres, appointed as Chief Operating Officer, and wishes her every success in this role.

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Election of the Global Strategic Pair

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During the General Assembly, members elected the Global Strategic Pair, which is responsible for the strategic leadership of EHPPA:

• Danny Havenith was re-elected as President
• Louis Potel was elected as Vice-President

Together, they will form the new Global Strategic Pair. Congratulations to both on their election.‍

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The Thematic Pairs,composed of two EHPPA members each, will be announced in June 2026.

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The thematic areas covered by the Association include:

• Category Management
• Innovation
• Security of Supply
• Sustainability & Social Value
• Value-Based Procurement & Shared Patient Experience

‍Highlights from the General Assembly

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The General Assembly also provided an opportunity to exchange on key policy, operational and strategic topics related to healthcare procurement in Europe.

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This two-day General Assembly provided a forum for discussion, exchange, and reflection.

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Key highlights included:

• The official launch of EHPPA 2.0, with the election of the new Global Strategic Pair
• Sharing of best practices and discussions on procurement during health crises
• Updates on the EU legal framework for public procurement
• Collection of members' insights on improving collaboration and further professionalising the healthcare procurement function
• Strengthening EHPPA's involvement in various European networks

‍Looking Ahead

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These two days were richin learning, innovation, and collaboration, reinforcing the collective ambition of EHPPA and its members.

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Stay tuned for more updates and upcoming events.

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