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Executive Committee (EC)

The WPA Executive Committee (EC) is a group of three representatives elected by WPA members at the triennial WPA General Assembly. It's primary role is to guide the work of the Secretariat and to deliver on the relevant Action Plan for the triennium.

More specifically, the EC implements the decisions of the WPA General Assembly; administrates WPA resources; ensures that WPA statutory functions are carried out by all officers and staff; produces, updates and supervises the application of the WPA Manual of Procedures; and prepares the materials for the WPA General Assemblies.

President

Professor Thomas G. Schulze was appointed President-Elect at the General Assembly held during the 23th World Congress of Psychiatry in 2023. In 2026, he assumed the role of President.

As President, Thomas leads the work of the Executive Committee, ensuring the group remains focused on fulfilling the vision of WPA and on reaching its goals as outlined in its charter and in the current Action Plan.

In addition to his role as Director of the Institute of Psychiatric Phenomics and Genomics (IPPG) at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany, Prof. Thomas Schulze is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at SUNY Upstate Medical University and holds visiting academic appointments at other leading institutions, including Tel Aviv University. As WPA President, he works closely with Member Societies worldwide, strengthening collaboration, supporting their activities, and promoting the exchange of knowledge and expertise across the global psychiatric community.

Prof. Dr. med. Thomas G. Schulze, MD, FACNP, FAPPA

Executive Committee Members

Prof. Roger Man Kin Ng

President-Elect

The President-Elect's role is to support the work of the President and to fill in or represent him when he is absent or unable to fulfil his duties. The President-Elect also chairs the WPA Standing Committee on Planning and is responsible for WPA Scientific Meetings.

Dr. Radwa Said Abdelazim Elfeqi

Secretary General

The Secretary-General ensures that the Secretariat properly supports the work of the WPA and EC. She acts as liaison between the WPA Board and committees, and ensures members are kept informed of any discussions and decisions. She chairs the Accreditation Committee.

Dr. Thelma Sanchez-Villanueva

Secretary, Finances & Fundraising

The Secretary for Finances & Fundraising is responsible for all policies related to finances, investments, fundraising, auditing of the accounts, contracts as well as the prudent expenditure of the WPA funds. She works with the WPA Board to set the yearly budget.

Prof. Norbert Skokauskas

Secretary, Education & Scientific Publications

The Secretary for Education and Scientific Publications is responsible for coordinating the educational activities and publications of the WPA and works to ensure relevant distribution and access to educational programs; as well as implementing the editorial policies of the WPA and maintaining oversight of its publications.

Prof. Armen Soghoyan

Secretary, Scientific Sections

The Secretary of Scientific Sections coordinates the Scientific Sections and is responsible for implementing any policies as related to their work. He serves as an advisor to the Sections and facilitates intersectional collaboration.