Pfizer appoints Elif Aral as regional president

Elif Aral
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Pfizer has announced the appointment of Elif Aral as regional president for Middle East, Russia, and Africa to spearhead operations in the region and bring scientific breakthroughs in vaccines, oncology, rare diseases, internal medicine, hospitals, and inflammation and immunology.

In her new role, in addition to overseeing all therapeutic areas within the MERA region, Aral will drive strategic initiatives to improve healthcare access and equity, working closely with regional partners and governments to ensure Pfizer’s leading portfolio and breakthroughs reach those who need them.

Aral said: “I am thrilled to embark on this new chapter with Pfizer and am particularly honored to be the first woman to hold a presidential role at the company in the region.”