World's Most Influential Leaders Inspiring The Healthcare World, 2024

Vol. 03 | Issue 17 | March 2024

World’s Most Inuential Leaders
Inspiring The Healthcare World, 2024
Successful healthcare executives have the same qualities
that make them stand out from leaders in any other
industry. Health leaders need to be capable, accountable,
enthusiastic, and have great people skills; it's critical to
be able to inspire both individuals and teams.
Global reactions to the coronavirus epidemic have been
emotional, lyrical, and intimate as the planet has
transformed beyond recognition. The greatest aspects of
humanity have emerged as a result of the crisis, as seen
by the creative ways in which people are interacting with
one another during lockdown and the touching victories
of heroes like Captain Tom Moore. These people have
been motivated to forge their own route to optimism
during this trying moment.
Leaders in the healthcare industry must also have a clear
vision; they must be able to recognize areas of weakness
and create comprehensive plans of action to counter
these over time. However, they also have to make snap
decisions when under time constraints. Making these
choices without sacrificing their goal of advancement
might be challenging.
World's Leaders latest edition “World's Most
Influential Leaders Inspiring The Healthcare World,
2024” has featured healthcare leaders who are making
new paths of resilience and determination, and
transforming the whole sector.
The cover has Phil Hagerman, Chairman and CEO of
Forum Health, a trailblazing venture founded in
February 2019 that is reshaping the landscape of
healthcare from “sick care” to “well care.” With a focus
on changing the healthcare industry, Forum Health is the
first nationwide network of functional and integrative
medicine practices with a dedicated nutraceutical
division, Inwell Biosciences; and a technology division,
Power2Practice. His entrepreneurial prowess, combined
with regulatory, marketing, strategic, and operational
expertise, positions him as a transformative leader at
Forum Health and the emerging industry of functional
and integrative medicine. In 2023, Forum Health was
named one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S.
by Inc. 5000.
Phil's influence extends through Inwell Biosciences,
offering physician-specific supplements, and
Power2Practice, a widely used EMR and practice
management software for integrative medical
practitioners.
Also, while you flip through the pages, don't forget to
read the articles created by our in-house editorial staff
and industry experts.
Making Impact in
Healthcare Sector
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Phil
Hagerman
Architect of Healthcare Transformation

Marisa López-Teijón
Dr. Robi Ludwig
Dr. Rupert Ecker
Michael Gorton
Oriol Segarra
Angela Spang
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Angela
Spang
Enabling Healthcare
Professionals to Improve
Patient Outcome
Founder | June Medical
Angela Spang
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A
ngela Spang is a seasoned life sciences
expert with 25 years of experience and a
renowned entrepreneur, innovator, and
founder of June Medical. She's
recognized as a successful business leader and
regularly delivers talks and workshops on
leadership, sales, and innovation. As the CEO and
board member of several healthcare companies,
she offers her expertise in market entry and launch
planning. In 2021, she was named CEO of the Year in
the United Kingdom and received The Queen's
Award for Enterprise: Innovation, and in 2022, she
was named a Buckinghamshire Swan Envoy in
recognition of her business contributions. She has
written two books: 'Outspoken: What I Never Told
Anyone" and "Diary Spang'," a collection of her most
read and liked business blogs.
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Below are highlights of the interview
conducted between World’s Leaders
and Angela Spang:
Describe your background and what
did you do before you started/joined
the company?
"I have worked in healthcare for more
than two decades and decided to start
June Medical in 2013. My strategy has
stayed the same: build a strong
portfolio and expand internationally.
We are now in 27 counties and have
launched in the USA, which is our
biggest goal yet. We are now
authorized to supply VA hospitals as
well as the massive Texas hospital
chain Baylor Scott & White. Our sweet
spot appears to be ambulatory surgery
centers, where our product saves
money while also having a better
design than the current market leader,
and we are rapidly converting ASCs.
What has made you successful?
What do you value?
I think the combination of my
discipline and a lack of ego is really
useful. I can keep us firmly on track,
while not caring about being right. I
just care about getting it right. If
someone has a better idea, I am all for
it. We win as a team, not as
individuals.
I started the company because I wanted
to do good, and as a result, we donate
10% of our retractor sales to charity.
We have sent Galaxy II retractors to
Direct Relief, Ukraine and fistula
surgeons in Uganda for years, and will
continue to do so for as long as they
are needed.
Which are the major services of the
company and how do the company
to get ahead in the competition?
What value-added services does the
company provide?
We have created a unique surgical
retractor, the Galaxy II, used to hold
back tissue when surgeons operate. It
holds itself in place, and has a light
attachment; it improves access and
vision, and makes surgery safer and
easier. Earlier today, a surgeon
described it as the perfect assistant,
which allowed him to free up junior
doctors and nurses to help with the
waiting lists. I've also heard it
described as an excellent teaching tool:
with fewer hands in the way of the
surgical site, students can see and learn
much better.For an avid learner like
myself, that is a huge compliment, and
I am very grateful to be able to
contribute to healthcare in this way.
What are the most important aspects
of a company's culture? What
principles do you believe in and how
do you build this culture?
To me, it is trust. I trust that my team
will do the job to the best of their
ability and will tell me when they need
help. Trusting people to do things their
own way, even when it is different
from how I could do it, and knowing
that it will be alright, I'd like to think
my team trusts me to have their back
and that they are beyond certain that I
do what is best for people before I do
what is best for me.
We spend so much time at work, and I
just want to make sure I surround
myself with people whom I like,
respect, admire, and want to be around.
That doesn't mean I hired people who
are exactly like me; that would be
terrible! I deliberately hire people who
fill my weaknesses and our
gaps—those who view things
differently. And then we discuss and
debate things, and we find a path
forward that we are all comfortable
with. I think our ability to find
solutions to whatever comes our way is
what makes us so strong.
What is the significance of
innovative ideas in the company?
For a company of our size, innovation
is a paramount part of our strategy.
One of our unique strengths (thanks to
the trust I just mentioned) is that we
have a very flat organization with a lot
of freedom for staff to innovate in how
and what we do. Our company saying
is that we can do anything we want as
long as it is legal and compliant! The
June Medical staff has what I refer to
as "Freedom By Responsibility," and
making mistakes is part of the learning
process. Innovation is a part of growth,
and we must move to win.
Give us your opinion on; do
organizations rely heavily on
individual heroics or team
processes?
I think that depends on how regulated
an industry is. For example, medical
devices is heavily regulated, and as
much as we support tam members in
their individual journeys, we can only
win as a strong team.
What are your responsibilities as the
Founder and Owner of the
company? What is the happiest part
of your daily routine?
I am the sweeper in curling, preparing
our path, reducing bumps, predicting
destination, and ensuring that everyone
has what they need to do a good job. I
am the voice in the wings who
whispers the words someone might
forget when they get nervous, and I am
the one that is ultimately responsible
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for our entire promise to deliver
safe and effective medical
devices on time and to the right
place.
My favorite part of my daily
routine is bedtime. I love
bedtime! I try really hard to think
of one thing to focus on every
day, one thing that will bring one
of the companies forward the
most, and then do that one thing
(and do it as well as I can). Then,
even though my to-do list is
never ending, I will have
completed the most important
task, and even if I do not
complete everything, I will be
proud and satisfied with having
completed THAT.Then I go to
sleep nicely, with at least 3
pillows, fluffy socks, and my
favorite perfume.
What advice would you give
someone going into a
leadership position for the first
time?
Find your people, shut down your
ego, keep learning, and always
put yourself in their shoes. Make
sure the competition is outside
the team, not inside. Hire for
attitude; train for skills. Give
people a chance to shine, but if
they don't perform, first look at
what you could have done better
to prepare them.

Marisa
López-Teijón
Transforming
Assisted
Reproduction

Dr. Marisa López-Teijón stands as a prominent figure in
the field of Assisted Reproduction, having made
significant contributions over the years. As the General
Director of from the early 2000s until
Institut Marquès
2022, she played a pivotal role in shaping the clinic's
approachandofferings.
Her personal goal is to continue driving progress through
research and development, with a special emphasis on
streamlining processes and improving patient
experiences. Currently, she is the Strategic Advisor for
Innovation at FutureLife group, aiming to elevate
standards and possibilities in the field of Assisted
Reproduction.
At the beginning of her professional life, male infertility
was hardly given importance, with little to no study on
males. Thus, in 2003, she began conducting population
studies comparing semen quality. In doing so, she helped
convince the scientific community that the classic causes
attributed to poor sperm quality (stress, tight pants,
alcohol...) are a myth, and the real issue stems from
chemical toxins—industrial pollution, contamination by
persistentorganicpollutants,andestrogenicdisruptors.
Continuing with the emphasis on semen quality, and to
enhance the experience, semen collection rooms have an
erotic environment and a buffet of sexual toys.
Excitement improves semen quality. The quantity of
semen (volume of ejaculate), its quality, and the level of
orgasm depend on the degree of sexual arousal achieved.
(Photo3).
Pursuing Passion
One of Dr. López-Teijón's unique interests lies in the role
of music during the early stages of life. She has launched
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an innovative project that introduces music into embryo
incubators in assisted reproduction laboratories. Her
research shows that musical micro-vibrations mimic the
movements that fertilized eggs experience on their
journey through the reproductive tract, leading to a more
even distribution of nutrients and waste metabolites and,
ultimately,increasingsuccessrates.
Dr. López-Teijón's work also extends to the study of fetal
hearing. Her research on fetal facial expressions in
response to intravaginal music emission, conducted with
the device, is pioneering and has garnered
Babypod
international attention. Babypod is the only device that
allows mothers to communicate with their unborn babies
through music, with signiﬁcant medical applications
such as ensuring fetal hearing and improving
ultrasounds.
In addition to her scientiﬁc research, Dr. López-Teijón is
committed to promoting dissemination and education
about fertility. She is the author of a fertility guide, “I
Want to Get Pregnant Now", available in several
languages, which has helped countless individuals on
their path to parenthood. She also shares her experiences
and insights through her blog, "fertility-
experiences.com,"whichhasmorethan850,000readers.

Committed to a Better
Healthcare System

“If you have a great idea, stick with it.
Calvin Coolidge has a quote on
“Persistence” that everyone needs to know.
Go look it up and post it by your desk.”
Michael Gorton is a seasoned entrepreneur with a remarkable track record,
having founded 15 companies across a wide range of industries. His journey
into the healthcare sector began during a memorable expedi on to climb
Kilimanjaro, where he was accompanied by his close friend, Dr. G. Byron
Brooks, a medical doctor. It was during this adventure that Dr. Brooks proposed
the idea of establishing a telemedicine company—an innova ve concept at the
me, as there were no such companies in existence.
Upon returning to the United States, Michael and Dr. Brooks joined forces to
establish Teladoc. Over the years, Teladoc has played a pioneering role in
shaping the telemedicine industry, ul mately contribu ng to the crea on of
what is now a massive half-trillion-dollar industry on a global scale.
Michael's passion for healthcare is driven by a profound belief that the current
healthcare system is fundamentally flawed. While there are many dedicated
and skilled healthcare professionals providing excellent care, the cost of
healthcare con nues to rise, and overall health outcomes are not showing
significant improvement. He is deeply commi ed to finding innova ve
solu ons to address these challenges and create a more effec ve and
accessible healthcare system.
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The Importance of Shared Ownership in Leadership
Michael's approach to leadership and goal-setting reﬂects
a highly organized and collaborative mindset. He is
known for his goal-oriented and persistent nature,
exempliﬁed by his daily routine of prioritizing tasks,
setting clear timelines, and aiming to complete projects
ahead of schedule. This disciplined approach to time
management and task execution contributes to his
success in various ventures.
One of Michael's key leadership principles is
surrounding himself with smart and focused individuals.
He values diverse perspectives and believes that the best
course of action may not always be his own. Ego has no
place in a successful team or organization, and Michael
emphasizes the importance of collaborating with
experienced and knowledgeable individuals to make
informed decisions.
Michael is a proponent of shared ownership and believes
that when employees have a stake in the company, it
fosters a sense of ownership and shared success. This
approach empowers individuals to take ownership of
their roles and responsibilities, contributing to the overall
success of the company.
As a leader, Michael subscribes to the "Trust & Inspire"
leadership style. He places trust in his team members,
selects the right people for the job, provides support
when needed, and trusts them to achieve the
organization's objectives. This leadership philosophy
promotes a culture of trust, collaboration, and
inspiration, which are essential elements of his
leadership approach.

ORIOL
SEGARRA
It's a transformation that we are very
proud of, by the way. It's been an
extraordinary journey in which I've had
the best years of my professional life, like
many others who are part of this great
family. And we still have a lot of
challenges ahead of us!"
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CEO | Uriach

People want to live longer, but they
also want to live better, with
improved health, well-being, and
quality of life. And they understand
that achieving this requires a
multifaceted approach that includes
diet, physical activity, sport, rest,
sleep, body care, emotions, mind,
and spirit.
This humanization and integration of
many disciplines around well-being
is undoubtedly the most significant
challenge confronting the healthcare
industry, in addition to other more
operational aspects such as
omnichannel, the growth of e-
commerce, personalization,
distribution, regulatory issues,
sustainability, direct consumer
relationships, and so on.
Oriol Segarra is a leadership and
change management expert with over
20 years of business experience in
multinational pharmaceutical firms.
As Uriach's Chief Executive Officer,
he oversaw the pharmaceutical
company's development from a
traditional pharmaceutical company
to a successful transnational
corporation focus on natural
consumer healthcare.
Uriach is a corporation that thinks
that harnessing the power of nature is
the best (and most sustainable)
approach to caring for human health
and well-being. This is why Uriach is
solely dedicated to natural consumer
healthcare. Its purpose is to have a
beneficial influence on people's
health and lives while also striving to
improve the earth as a whole. It
provides the greatest natural goods to
consumers, based on sound research
and creativity.
With a history of over 182 years,
Uriach's notable worldwide
trademarks include Aquilea,
Fisiocrem, Laborest, Aerored, Fave
de Fuca, Utabon, Biodramina, and
Halibut, with a presence in the major
European markets. The company's
headquarters are presently located in
Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany,
Austria, Switzerland, and Romania.
Life Outside of the Workplace
Oriol was born in Barcelona in 1971
and is the father of two children.
Oriol defines himself as an
inquisitive, restless, and ambitious
individual who is always looking for
new reasons, challenges, and
learning opportunities in order to
improve professionally and
personally. He attended ESADE,
Harvard, Stanford, Singularity
University, and IMD, among other
business institutions.
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