World Gastroenterology Organisation

Global Guardian of Digestive Health. Serving the World.

 

Past Presidents

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

Guilherme Macedo, Portugal
2021-2023

Naima Lahbabi-Amrani, Morocco
2019-2021

Cihan Yurdaydin

Cihan Yurdaydin, Turkey
2017-2019

David Bjorkman

David Bjorkman, USA
2015-2017

James Toouli

James Toouli, Australia
2013-2015

Henry Cohen

Henry Cohen, Uruguay
2011-2013

Richard Kozarek

Richard Kozarek, USA
2009-2011

Eamonn Quigley

Eamonn Quigley, Ireland
2005-2009

Guido Tytgat

Guido Tytgat, The Netherlands
2002-2005

Meinhard Classen

Meinhard Classen, Germany
1998-2002

Ian A.D. Bouchier

Ian A.D. Bouchier, UK
1990-1998 (reelected)

Francisco Vilardell

Francisco Vilardell, Spain
1982-1990 (reelected)

Joel Valencia-Parparcén

Joel Valencia-Parparcén, Venezuela
1978-1982

Geoffrey Watkinson

Geoffrey Watkinson, UK
1974-1978

Henry L. Bockus

Henry L. Bockus, USA
1958-1962

Thomas Hunt

Thomas Hunt, UK
1962-1966

Heliodoro G. Mogena

Heliodoro G. Mogena, Spain
1966-1970

Marvin H. Pollard

Marvin H. Pollard, USA
1970-1974

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