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Cepi Appoints Professor Ibrahim Abubakar As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEAug 14, 2026•1 day ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations

Professor Ibrahim Abubakar
NorwayHealth CareNon ProfitPublic Safety

Description

The CEPI Board has appointed Professor Ibrahim Abubakar as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2027. Professor Abubakar, currently Vice-Provost at University College London, will succeed Dr Richard Hatchett, who has led the organization since its inception.

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Company

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations

Location

Norway

About

CEPI is an innovative partnership between public, private, philanthropic, and civil society organizations. It focuses on addressing epidemic and pandemic threats through research, innovation, and equitable access to vaccines. CEPI aims to transform how the world responds to health emergencies. The organization collaborates globally to ensure preparedness for future outbreaks.

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