Yana Kotukhova

Yana Kotukhova is an experienced professional in the healthcare and pharmaceuticals sector, currently serving as the Chairman of the Health and Pharmaceuticals Committee at The Association of European Businesses since September 2020. In addition, Yana holds the role of Government Affairs and Communications Director for Servier in Russia and the EAEU, a position maintained since September 2016. Yana has also co-chaired the Health Committee at the Franco-Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry since 2015. Previously, roles included Government Relations and Public Affairs Manager at Sanofi and Head of Public Affairs and Corporate Communication at Novo Nordisk. Yana's educational background includes a PhD in medical sciences, an MBA in Political Communications, and an MD from Russian State Medical University, complemented by various advanced courses in public administration and pharmacoeconomics.