Dr. El Hadji Mamadou Ndiaye is a distinguished Senegalese physician specializing in public health and vaccinology. As the Director of Prevention at Senegal’s Ministry of Health and Social Action, he has been instrumental in advancing national immunization initiatives, including the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). His leadership has been pivotal in combating diseases such as polio and cervical cancer through effective vaccination campaigns. Dr. Ndiaye’s expertise is further recognized by his designation as a Chevalier of the National Order of the Lion, underscoring his significant contributions to public health in the region

Professor Yasmine Belkaid is a world-renowned immunologist and the President of the Institut Pasteur Paris, where she drives groundbreaking research in global health and microbiome science. With a PhD in immunology from Paris-Sud University and over 220 published studies, her pioneering work on host-microbe interactions has earned her prestigious accolades, including the Robert Koch Prize and the Lurie Prize in Biomedical Sciences. A visionary leader, Professor Belkaid combines scientific excellence with a commitment to advancing health innovation and equity worldwide.

Amadou Birahim Gueye is the Principal Treasury Inspector and Technical Advisor to the Minister of Finance and Budget since March 2025.
With 20 years of experience at the General Directorate of Public Accounting and the Treasury, he has held
several key positions. These include Director of the Parapublic Sector, where he managed the State’s portfolio, and Director of Public Accounting, where he spent three years developing the State’s financial and accounting regulations.
Mr. Gueye holds a master’s degree in private law (specializing in business law) and is an alumnus of
Senegal’s National School of Administration (ENA), graduating in 2001-2003. He also holds a diploma from the ENA’s International Short Course in France. In addition to his primary duties, he serves as a director on the boards of several public companies and foundations, including the Pasteur Institute Foundation in Dakar and the Amadou Mahtar Mbow Foundation.
He also lectures on public finance and public accounting at Senegal’s National School of Administration (ENA) and various other training institutes.

Professor Awa Marie Coll-Seck is a renowned physician and public health advocate with decades of leadership in global health and infectious disease control. A former Senegalese Minister of Health, she also served as Executive Director of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership and Director at UNAIDS, shaping global policies on HIV/AIDS and malaria. With over 150 scientific publications and numerous international honors, Professor Coll-Seck continues to drive transformative health initiatives and champion equity in healthcare worldwide.

Cheikh Tidiane Mbaye is a distinguished Senegalese telecommunications executive renowned for his transformative leadership in the industry. Serving as CEO of Sonatel, Senegal’s leading telecommunications provider, from 1988 to 2012, he was instrumental in expanding the company’s services across West Africa. Beyond his corporate achievements, Mbaye has demonstrated a strong commitment to education, particularly in enhancing access for girls, through his role as Chairman of Fondation Sonatel. He also chairs the Board of Directors at AIMS Senegal, reflecting his dedication to advancing mathematical sciences on the continent.

James Robinson is an accomplished consultant and specialist in vaccine manufacturing and development, with a focus on addressing endemic and pandemic diseases in developing markets. An advisor to the Institut Pasteur de Dakar since 2017, Jim has held leadership roles at Merck, Novavax, and Sanofi Pasteur, where he contributed to the production of nearly 2 billion vaccine doses, including those for influenza, MMR, HPV, and Ebola.

With a BS and MS in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University and extensive expertise in scaling vaccine production, Jim has driven innovation in manufacturing technologies to expand access and reduce costs. As Vice-Chair of CEPI’s Scientific Advisory Committee, he shaped global COVID-19 response strategies and continues to support key health initiatives through CEPI, the Gates Foundation, and PATH.

François Romaneix is a distinguished administrator and financial strategist, serving as the Senior Executive Vice-President of Administration and Finance at the Institut Pasteur since April 2017. He has held pivotal roles in both governmental and healthcare sectors. His career includes significant positions such as Director of the Office of the French Minister of Civil Service and Deputy Director at the Ministry of Culture.