ESICM welcomes new Executive Committee members
Following the General Assembly at LIVES 2026 in Lisbon, ESICM is pleased to announce the new members of its Executive Committee.
A new chapter begins: ESICM welcomes Marlies Ostermann as President and warmly thanks Jan De Waele, who now becomes Past President, for his exceptional service and vision during his presidency.
We are also delighted to welcome:
- Maria Theodorakopoulou – President-Elect
- Lara Prisco – Chair, Social Media and Digital Content (SMDC) Committee
- Sabrina Eggmann – Chair, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals (N&AHP) Committee
- Gaetano Scaramuzzo – Chair, NEXT Committee
- Mo Al-Haddad – Chair, Education and Training Committee
- Sascha David – Editor-in-Chief, Intensive Care Medicine Experimental (ICMx), from January 2027
Each of them brings a wealth of experience, vision and commitment to advancing ESICM’s mission across education, research, communication, inclusivity and the next generation of intensive care professionals.
A sincere thank you to our outgoing members.
ESICM extends its warmest gratitude to the members who are stepping down after exceptional service to the Society:
- Elie Azoulay – outgoing Past President
- Julie Helms – outgoing Chair, Social Media and Digital Content (SMDC) Committee
- Margo van Mol – outgoing Chair, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals (N&AHP) Committee
- Pedro Póvoa – outgoing Chair, Education and Training Committee
- Emilio Rodríguez-Ruiz – outgoing Chair, NEXT Committee
Their dedication and leadership have left a lasting mark on our Society. Under their guidance, ESICM has grown stronger, more connected and more inclusive. We are deeply grateful for everything they have contributed and look forward to their continued involvement in our community.
As our Society continues to evolve, these transitions reflect ESICM’s commitment to diverse leadership and to ensuring that the voices of all members, including clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals and trainees, are represented at the highest level.
Please join us in congratulating our new Executive Committee members and thanking those who are stepping down for their outstanding service!