2007 Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Woman of the Year Luncheon
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The 18th Annual HBA Woman of the Year luncheon will be held on Thursday May 3, at the New York Hilton.
HBA will be honoring the 2007 Woman of the Year recipient - Meryl Zausner, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Novartis Oncology, is a pioneer and an inspiration to those around her. She has exemplified her stellar leadership as a business woman, cultivator of internal talent and champion of diversity and inclusion. She was the founding member of Novartis Oncology global business unit in 2000, helping to make it one of the world’s top Oncology companies. One of her many contributions to the advancement of women includes her role in developing Novartis’ Annual Female Leadership Forum.
2007 Honorable Mentor - Lonnel Coats, President and Chief Operating Officer, Eisai, Inc., has consistently supported women’s advancement in the industry. Having experienced firsthand the difference that mentoring can make to a person’s professional and personal development, he is committed to sharing his experiences and supporting others in their career goals.
2007 HBA Star Volunteer - Shellie Caplan, President, Caplan Associates, has held multiple HBA volunteer positions and has served on the HBA Board for more than 18 years. She has been a successful executive recruiter, specializing in the healthcare industry for more than 27 years.
2007 HBA Rising Stars- over 80 Rising Stars nominated by our Corporate Partners
