Committees
Explore ESGO’s committees, each shaping a distinct workstream and driving initiatives to strengthen the field of gynaecological oncology.
Executive committee
Provides the overall leadership and governance of ESGO, comprising of the President, Vice President, President Elect and Past President.
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- Jalid Sehouli (President)
- Viola Heinzelmann-Schwarz (Vice President)
- Ane Gerda Zahl Eriksson (President Elect)
- Anna Fagotti (Past President)
- Renata Brandtnerova (Ex Officio)
Policy Shaping Task Force
Drives ESGO’s advocacy agenda, supporting policies that improve quality of care and patient outcomes.
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- Anna Fagotti (Co-Chair)
- Jalid Sehouli (Co-Chair)
- Viola Heinzelmann-Schwarz
- Ane Gerda Zahl Eriksson
- Frederic Amant
- Elmar Joura
- Anne De Middelaer
- Murat Gultekin
- Eva Streglova
- Giuseppe Caruso
Accreditation committee
Oversees ESGO’s accreditation programme, maintaining excellence across training centres and clinical practice.
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- Alvaro Tejerizo Garcia (Chair)
- Basel Refky (Deputy Chair)
- Zoltan NovakÂ
- Rene Verheijen
- Ignacio Zapardiel
- Benedetta Guani
- Giovanni Aletti
- Dimitrios Haidopoulos
- Myriam Gracia
- Daniela Fischerova
- Annamaria Ferrero
- Andrej Cokan
- Eleftheria Koukoura-Yiamarelos
Scientific Committee
Provides scientific direction and expertise across initiatives, including Database, TransLink and surveys.
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- Ane Gerda Eriksson (Chair)
- Alejandra Martinez (Deputy Chair)
- Viola Heinzelmann-SchwarzÂ
- Frederic Amant
- Ranjit Manchanda
- Isabelle Ray-Coquard
- Philipp Harter
- Tibor Zwimpfer
- Vasanthi James
IJGC Publication Committee
Ensures the scientific quality and the editorial integrity of the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer.
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- Nikolaos Thomakos (ESGO - 2026 Lead, 2027 Committee Chair)
- Rob Coleman (IGCS - 2026 Committee Chair, 2027 IGCS Lead)
- Ane Gerda Zahl Eriksson
- Jonathan LedermannÂ
- Giovanni Aletti
- Greta Dreyer
- Anil K Sood
Guidelines committee
Leads the development of ESGO’s multidisciplinary clinical guidelines, ensuring evidence-based, high-quality recommendations.
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- Frederic Amant (Chair)
- Remi Nout (Deputy Chair)
- Alvaro Tejerizo Garcia
- Nikolaos Thomakos
- Basel Refky
- Michael Seckl
- Ranjit Manchanda
- Houssein El Hajj
- Kim Hulscher
Training & Education Committee
Shapes ESGO’s educational strategy, including courses, webinars and eAcademy.
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- Alejandra Martinez (Chair)
- Basel Refky (Deputy Chair)
- Rene Verheijen
- Daniela Fischerova
- Annamaria Ferrero
- Agnieszka Rychlik
- Ignacio Zapardiel
- Karin Stalberg
- Houssein El Hajj
- Enrique Chacon
- Coralie Marjollet
- Maja Pakiz
- Michael Halaska
- Giovanni Aletti
- Vladyslav Sukhin
- Benedetta Guani
- Michael Seckl
Congress Committee
Defines the strategic direction of the ESGO Congress – Europe’s largest gathering of gynaecological oncologists.
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- Daniela Fischerova (Chair)
- Jalid Sehouli
- Ane Gerda Zahl Eriksson
- Domenica Lorusso
- Isabelle Ray-Coquard
Prevention committee
Leads initiatives such as publications, conferences and courses focused on the prevention of gynaecological cancers.
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- Elmar Joura (Chair)
- Murat Gultekin (Deputy Chair)
- Nikolaos Thomakos
- Vladyslav Sukhin
- Ranjit Manchanda
- Nicolo Bizzarri
- Ignacio Zapardiel
- Ico Toth
- Houssein El Hajj
- Vesna Kesic
- Maria Kyrgiou
- Claudia Marchetti
- Mario Preti
- Marc Arbyn
- Mihaela Grigore
ENYGO committees
ENYGO has four committees: scientific, online education, clinical education & practical skills and communication & social media.
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- Scientific: Tibor Zwimpfer
- Online Education: Enrique Chacon
- Clinical Education & Practical Skills: Houssein El Hajj
- Communication & Social Media: Giuseppe Caruso