The President of the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) is responsible for the proper functioning of WGO and is empowered to undertake the necessary actions with the knowledge of the Governing Council. The President presides at all meetings of the Governing Council and at business sessions of the WGO.
Guilherme Macedo, Portugal
2021-2023
Naima Lahbabi-Amrani, Morocco
2019-2021
Cihan Yurdaydin, Turkey
2017-2019
David Bjorkman, USA
2015-2017
James Toouli, Australia
2013-2015
Henry Cohen, Uruguay
2011-2013
Richard Kozarek, USA
2009-2011
Eamonn Quigley, Ireland
2005-2009
Guido Tytgat, The Netherlands
2002-2005
Meinhard Classen, Germany
1998-2002
Ian A.D. Bouchier, UK
1990-1998 (reelected)
Francisco Vilardell, Spain
1982-1990 (reelected)
Joel Valencia-Parparcén, Venezuela
1978-1982
Geoffrey Watkinson, UK
1974-1978
Henry L. Bockus, USA
1958-1962
Thomas Hunt, UK
1962-1966
Heliodoro G. Mogena, Spain
1966-1970
Marvin H. Pollard, USA
1970-1974