Greg Widmyer

Greg Widmyer leads the Immunization team which works with countries, multilateral organizations, the private sector, and civil society organizations to ensure the delivery of vaccines and sustained global commitment to immunization. Greg also serves as the foundation’s representative on the board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

Since joining the foundation in 2010, Greg has served in multiple roles, most recently as a senior advisor on the Immunization team, focusing on the foundation’s partnership with Gavi and overseeing the team’s work on human papillomavirus and cervical cancer prevention. Earlier, he led teams that focused on the introduction of products and system innovations to reduce maternal and childhood mortality.; delivery of therapeutics, diagnostics, and oxygen as part of the foundation’s COVID-19 response; strengthening primary health care systems; and improving vaccine introductions, market shaping, supply chains, and financing.

Before joining the foundation, Greg served as vice president and general manager of Monogram Biosciences, where he led the commercial and operational aspects of the company. He established the company’s European operations and led the company’s largest pharmaceutical partnership as well as the first global launch of a diagnostic-therapeutic combination. He has held a variety of other positions within the biotech and e-learning industries, including as head of marketing, finance, and business development at various companies.

Early in his career, Greg worked for Population Services International as country director for programs in Cameroon, Rwanda, and Myanmar, focusing on social marketing in the areas of HIV, maternal and child health, and nutrition. He also served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Togo.