Board of Directors

August 13, 2018

Ms Eleni Michalaki

My name is Eleni Michalaki and I am from Greece. I was born in Germany in 1971, while my parents were there as immigrants. They moved back to Greece in…

August 12, 2018

Mr Panos Englezos – President

Mr Panos Englezos is a graduate of London University in Economics and Accounting. He is the Chairman and Chief Executive of a group of companies which he established in 1961.…

July 12, 2017

Ms Shobha Tuli

Mrs Shobha Tuli is the founder member of Thalassaemics India, established in 1987 in New Delhi. She served as Junior Secretary of Thalassaemics India until 1992, whilst since 1993 she…

July 12, 2017

Ms Elena Mylona

Ms. Elena Mylona was born in Limassol, Cyprus in 1976. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Primary School Teaching from the University of Cyprus and she has been teaching since…

July 12, 2017

Mr George Constantinou obtained a degree in Hotel and Tourism studies in London and has had a long and successful professional career. His contribution, passion, and undivided commitment to improving…

July 12, 2017

Mr Riyad Elbard

Mr. Riyad Elbard, President of Thalassemia Foundation of Canada, has been a leading member of the Thalassemia Foundation of Canada for over 15 years. He is dedicated to advocating for…

April 24, 2019

Mr Abdul Baset Mohd Merdas

Mr. Abdel Basset Mohamed Merdas was born in the United Arab Emirates in Dubai in 1960 and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He worked for the Dubai Government…

July 12, 2017

Mr Saeed Jaafar Al-Awadhi

Mr. Saeed Jaafar Al-Awadhi was born on February 11, 1978, in the United Arab Emirates, and has lived and worked there his entire life. He is a patient with β-thalassaemia…

July 12, 2017

Her Highness Sheikha Sheikha Bint Seif Al-Nahyan

HH Sheikha Sheikha Bint Saif Al Nahyan has been a driving force in raising awareness and promoting excellence in the treatment of blood disorders and diseases. She is an unpretentious…

July 12, 2017

Mr Robert (Bob) Ficarra

Mr. Robert Ficarra is one of the most prolific current Members of the Board of Directors of TIF and one of its former presidents. He is one of Thalassaemia International…