Board of Directors
The “SPAGN Board of Directors” is a voluntary body of elected members who jointly run the organization with the support of a half-time professional, different freelancers and two elected financial auditors. Board members are elected by the Annual General Assembly for the duration of 4 years.
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Markus Wartenberg Chair Germany 2013 - 2026 Deutsche Sarkom-Stiftung / German Sarcoma Foundation |
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Gerard van Oortmerssen Co-Chair The Netherlands 2020 - 2024 Patientenplatform Sarcomen |
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Kai Pilgermann Financial Director Germany 2014 - 2026 Deutsche Sarkom-Stiftung / German Sarcoma Foundation |
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Christina Baumgarten Germany 2013 - 2026 SOS Desmoid |
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Vandana Gupta India 2021 - 2025 India: SPANDAN (VCare) |
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Sorrel Bickley UK 2021 -2025 Sarcoma UK |
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Denise Reinke 2022 - 2026 USA University of Michigan |
Appointed board members |
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Roger Wilson, Honorary President UK Sarcoma UK |
Estelle Lecointe-Artzner Honorary President France Info Sarcomes |
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Ornella Gonzato (till 6/2025) Italy Trust Paola Gonzato - Rete Sarcoma Onlus |
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Professor Dr. Bernd Kasper |
The “SPAGN Board of Directors” is a voluntary body of elected members who jointly run the organization with the support of a half-time professional, different freelancers and two elected financial auditors. Board members are elected by the Annual General Assembly for the duration of 4 years.
The team








Tanja Ullersberger
Accounting
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