24 January 2007 Marie Stopes International names Dana Hovig as new Chief Executive
Global sexual and reproductive health organisation, Marie Stopes International has named Dana Hovig as its new Chief Executive. Dana takes over from Dr Tim Black, CBE who founded the organisation in the mid 1970s.
"Dana Hovig is a global leader and innovator in applying private sector solutions to solve public health problems,” said Dr Black. "We are thrilled that he has accepted the appointment, and have every confidence that he will lead the team and organisation to new heights."
Dana joined MSI as Deputy CEO in January 2005, prior to that he was the CEO of Options Consultancy Services and was with Population Services International (PSI) for many years.
"It is an honour and a privilege to follow in the footsteps of Dr Black, who is a visionary, hero and icon in the family planning sector,” said Dana. “Tim and MSI have directly touched and improved the lives of hundreds of millions of women and couples over the years, enabling them to take control of their reproductive lives, and have children by choice, not chance. I look forward to continuing and building upon that proud tradition."
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