LEADERSHIP

Our Team

Global health leaders, clinicians, and innovators united by one mission

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"Where you live should not determine whether you live."

This principle guides everything we do—from diagnostics to education, innovation to implementation.

Chairman

Alexis K Okoh, MD

Executive Chairman

Dr. Alexis K. Okoh is a physician-scientist with a subspecialty in Cardiology. He has extensive experience in designing and running clinical trials with an emphasis on underserved communities. He leads the global effort to expand cardiovascular care through research, innovation, and system-level solutions in underserved regions.

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CEO

Michael Kwesi Amponsah, MD, MBA, FACC

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Michael Kwesi Amponsah is a distinguished structural interventional cardiologist with clinical practices spanning both the United States and Ghana (West Africa). As CEO of the Global Access to Cardiovascular Therapeutics and Diagnostics (G-ACT) Foundation, he brings a strategic focus on delivering high-impact cardiovascular care in resource-constrained environments.

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COO

Lambert Tetteh Appiah, MD FWACP, FESC

Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Lambert Tetteh Appiah is an internationally recognized physician-scientist, cardiovascular disease expert, and global health strategist. As Chief Operations Officer of the Global Access to Cardiovascular Therapeutics and Diagnostics (G-ACT) Foundation, he oversees operational strategy and execution, driving the delivery of sustainable cardiovascular care to underserved regions.

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CMO

Setri Fugar, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Setri Fugar is an accomplished interventional cardiologist, educator, and global health advocate. As Chief Medical Officer of the Global Access to Cardiovascular Therapeutics and Diagnostics (G-ACT) Foundation, he leads the organization's clinical strategy to expand equitable, evidence-based cardiovascular care in underserved communities worldwide.

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Chief of Imaging

Professor Yaw Amo Wiafe, PhD, RDMS

Chief of Imaging

Professor Yaw Amo Wiafe is an internationally recognized expert in medical imaging with over two decades of experience in clinical practice, education, and research. As Chief of Imaging at the Global Access to Cardiovascular Therapeutics and Diagnostics (G-ACT) Foundation, he leads efforts to expand access to high-quality diagnostic imaging in underserved regions worldwide.

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CFO

Bismark Annor, MBA

Chief Financial Officer

Bismark Annor is an accomplished financial executive with over 16 years of leadership experience across the healthcare, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. As Chief Financial Officer of the Global Access to Cardiovascular Therapeutics and Diagnostics (G-ACT) Foundation, he leads financial strategy, oversight, and sustainability efforts to advance the Foundation's global cardiovascular health initiatives.

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OUR FOCUS

What Drives Us

Four pillars that define our approach to expanding equitable cardiovascular care worldwide

Diagnostics Access

Expanding access to affordable, reliable diagnostic tools that enable early detection and timely treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Equity in Funding

Ensuring funding models support equitable care delivery in the world's most underserved communities.

Community Empowerment

Building local capacity to understand, prevent, and manage heart disease at the grassroots level.

Global Partnerships

Collaborating with healthcare leaders, innovators, and policymakers to drive systemic change.

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