Derek Yach

Derek Yach is a global health advocate with over 35 years of experience dedicated to improving health and well-being worldwide, particularly concerning non-communicable diseases and tobacco use. Currently self-employed as a global health consultant, Yach previously served as the president of the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World and held leadership positions at notable organizations such as the World Health Organization and the Vitality Group. Yach has authored over 200 publications and is actively involved with various advisory boards in global health initiatives. Yach holds an MPH from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, an MBChB from the University of Cape Town, and a BSc Hons in Epidemiology from the University of Stellenbosch.