The European Industrial Pharmacists Group (E.I.P.G.) is pleased to announce the election of its new Bureau members during the General Assembly held in Madrid on 11th May 2025. Mrs. Anni Svala has been elected President of EIPG for a three-year term.
Anni Svala brings over 17 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and wholesale sector. A passionate and results-oriented Industrial Pharmacist (M.Sc. Pharm.,), she is recognized as a dedicated and impact-driven quality executive professional with a strong track record in quality leadership, regulatory affairs and influencing.
Svala has played an active role within EIPG since 2009, initially serving as a Finnish country delegate. In 2014, she was elected to the EIPG Bureau as Vice-President for Education & Careers and most recently served as Vice-President for European Affairs from 2023. Her longstanding commitment to EIPG reflects both a deep understanding of its mission and a strong dedication to advancing the industrial pharmacy profession across Europe.
Professionally, Svala serves as Executive Board Member, Quality Director, and Responsible Pharmacist at Tamro Oyj in Finland. Her leadership style combines strategic thinking with operational excellence. She is particularly skilled in engaging stakeholders across industry and is passionate about driving innovation through cross-sector collaboration. With a leadership style defined by positivity and initiative, Svala is also deeply committed to mentoring emerging talents and young professionals in the pharmaceutical industry.
The Bureau of EIPG
- President Anni Svala
- Vice-President for European Affairs Alexia Rensonnet (newly elected)
- Vice-President for Education and Careers Astrid Thorissen
- Vice-President for Technical Affairs Carmen Garcia
- Treasurer Maurizio Battistini (re-elected)
- Executive Director of EIPG: Jane Nicholson
The EIPG Bureau extends its sincere gratitude to Mr. Piero Iamartino, outgoing President of EIPG, for his invaluable contributions in various roles within the organisation and dedicated leadership in advancing the association’s goals during his tenure.
Strategic direction
The General Assembly also outlined a renewed strategic direction for EIPG, focusing on key priorities for the coming year:
- Strengthening collaboration with member countries
- Enhancing visibility and communication across diverse channels
- Promoting active participation in European pharmaceutical networks
- Supporting the continuous development of the industrial pharmacist profession
About EIPG
The European Industrial Pharmacists Group (E.I.P.G.) is a European association representing the national professional organizations of pharmacists employed in the pharmaceutical or allied industries of the Member States of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or European countries with mutual recognition agreements with the EU regarding compliance control of regulated medicines.
Founded in 1966, EIPG has evolved alongside the European Union, continually advocating for the role and development of industrial pharmacists across Europe. EIPG is registered in France as a non-profit organization and currently represents approximately 10,000 professionals working in the European pharmaceutical and allied industries.
EIPG is listed in the EU Transparency Register of the European Commission and is recognized as an eligible industry stakeholder by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
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