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News from Davos, Day 2: High-Stakes Meetings and a world standing still

Published on 21st January 2026

My second and final day in Davos was every bit as impactful as the first. As I head home on the train, I’m exhausted but thrilled by the momentum we’ve built for Lyfegen.

The Highlights:

🇧🇪 Government Momentum: I had the honor of meeting the Vice-Prime Minister of Belgium and Minister of Economy, David Clarinval. He showed great interest in how Lyfegen's AI rebate management solutions can support the Belgian healthcare landscape. He immediately introduced me to his Chief of Cabinet to arrange a follow-up in Belgium! (I think my parents will be happy; it means another business trip home!)

🤝 Strengthening Ties: I crossed paths again with Prime Minister Bart De Wever at the Belgium House. This time, I can officially say he knows me! Despite being on his way to meet Donald Trump, he took a moment for another (better!) photo and shared his interest towards Lyfegen again. Fingers crossed!🤞

🇺🇸A Moment of Silence: I witnessed Donald Trump Jr.'s arrival at the Davos Congress Center. I have never seen security like it, the world literally stood still for 10 minutes. No movement, no noise, just helicopters and cleared roads. Snipers looking at you from the top of the building. A surreal experience.

🇺🇦 Resilience & Courage: At the Ukraine House, I was honored to meet members of the Ukrainian Army and congratulate them on their incredible bravery. Respect!

🇧🇪 My Biggest Takeaway: I am incredibly proud of Belgium’s massive presence in Davos! 🇧🇪 Walking down the "Promenade," you are surrounded by American tech giants and global powerhouses. And right in the middle of it all... The Belgium House. With a strong delegation (including the King and Queen!), they stood out for their unique approach: they were the only ones serving Belgian beers to the panelists! 🍺Atmosphere was nice and welcoming. It just felt like home. Cheers to that Belgian spirit!

♥️I’m leaving Davos with a full heart and a long list of follow-ups. Everyone I met seemed to embrace the need for Lyfegen’s innovative tools.

🚗Now, I can’t wait to get home and tell my kids all about this adventure! ✨

Natacha Fovel, Satellite Consultancy 🚄💨

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News from Davos: Day one: Moutains, Magic and High-level Impact

Published on 20th January 2026

Greetings from the #WEF26 World Economic Forum! My first day in Davos has been a whirlwind of power, innovation, and resilience.

It truly is the place to be, though the intensity is real. Between the 5-hour daily commute and the sheer volume of connections, a good night’s sleep is hard to come by - the brain simply doesn't want to switch off! 🧠🚀

Highlights from an incredible Day 1:

🇧🇪 Government Impact: I had the honor of meeting the Belgian Prime Minister, Bart de Wever at the Belgium House. He showed a genuine interest in how

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#Lyfegen’s innovative rebate management solution can benefit Belgian patients while optimizing the national health security budget. A very promising start!

💊 Industry Leadership: It was a pleasure crossing paths with Stefaan Fiers, Head of External Affairs at Roche Pharma (Belgium). Stefaan is an inspiring leader and always open to discussing healthcare innovation. It truly is a small world here!

🇨🇦 Global Perspectives: Catching Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry was a fascinating highlight, specifically hearing the ex Prime Minister discuss soft power governance and Canada’s distinct sovereign identity.

🤝 Teamwork: It was fantastic to spend the day navigating the Davos landscape with Michel Mohler, Founder and CFO of Lyfegen. There is nothing like experiencing the energy of this forum together as we drive our mission forward.

I’m heading back in for another day full of mystery and encounters. Let the magic begin! 🪄

Natacha Fovel, Satellite Consultancy

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News: Heading to Davos for the World Economic Forum

Published on 16th January 2026

👋 Dear all,

✨ I am very pleased to share that next week I will be heading to Davos, Switzerland 🇨🇭, to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting. I will be there with Michel Mohler, Founder and CFO of Lyfegen.

🌐 For those who may not be familiar, the WEF is an independent international organization that brings together global leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas. Its Annual Meeting in Davos is one of the most influential global gatherings, with more than 70 heads of state and government expected to attend this year, alongside CEOs, policymakers, and thought leaders from across sectors.

❄️ What is truly awesome about this event is, without a doubt, its location. If you have never been before, Davos is a beautiful Swiss village nestled in the heart of the Graubünden Alps, part of the Swiss Alps 🏔️. 📍 Sitting at an altitude of 1,560 meters (5,120 feet) above sea level, it is one of the highest towns in Europe. 🌍 Bringing together so many VIPs from all over the world makes it even more exceptional. I will be happy to share how it feels to be there during the event.

💊🏛️ The WEF is therefore, without a doubt, a must-attend event for anyone, like me, working at the intersection of the pharmaceutical industry, patient organisations, and public authorities. 🗣️ This will be the time to ensure that every single voice is heard, and that every new innovation is known and embraced.

📅 During the week, we will mainly be attending events organized by the @House of Switzerland, House of Belgium, USA House, and AI House, as well as as many sessions as possible related to health, artificial intelligence 🤖, and market access.

🤝 If you are also attending Davos, I would be delighted to connect. 💬 And if you are interested in learning more about Lyfegen’s solutions and how they can accelerate drug access while simultaneously optimizing healthcare budgets, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Natacha Fovel, Satellite Consultancy

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Innovation Meets Public Policy: Lyfegen at the French Senate 🇫🇷

Published on 7th January 2026

🌲As the holiday season draws to a close, the work to transform healthcare efficiency is already in full swing! 💪

Alongside Lyfegen’s CEO Girisha Fernando, we are continuing our series of meetings with key public authorities in France. Our goal is to introduce them to the innovative solutions our Swiss health-tech has developed to optimize pharmaceutical spending. 💊

Today, we had the honor of meeting with three prominent Members of the French Senate:

📍Laurent Somon, Vice-President of the LR Group.

📍Corinne Imbert, Secretary of the Social Affairs Committee.

📍Milon Alain, outgoing President of the Social Affairs Committee

As they are directly involved in the body responsible for overseeing the Social Security budget and healthcare spending in France 🏛️, we were thrilled by their positive reception; the consensus was clear: it is a strategic necessity for health authorities to explore Lyfegen’s solution.

Our initial step is simple: we audit and recover missed rebates that have gone uncollected. There is no upfront cost for the healthcare system, as audit and recovery are done through a performance-based model where Lyfegen only takes a percentage of the recovered funds 💰, a feature that is particularly relevant for governments navigating budget restrictions.

It is now time to head back to Switzerland through a snowy France☃️. We look forward to following up with the key stakeholders we’ve engaged with this week and are excited about what will come next.

This is just the beginning, and a fantastic start to 2026! 🚀

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2026 Announcement: New Partnership with VIA Diabetes

Published on 1st January 2026

📣 Dear network,

As most of you are recovering from wonderful New Year celebrations, I’d like to share how 2026 is already off to a strong start on my end, as my consultancy Satellite Consultancy is still expanding!

I’m truly excited to announce that I am beginning a new partnership with Voices in Action (VIA) Diabetes (VIA Diabetes), a global organisation representing and advocating for people living with diabetes worldwide. 💙🌍

Over the past weeks, I had the privilege of meeting VIA Diabetes’ founders, Lucía Feito Allonca and James Elliott, both of whom are people living with diabetes themselves. Their lived experience, combined with their passion, authenticity, and unwavering commitment to elevating the patient voice, makes their leadership profoundly inspiring. I was truly moved by their drive and dedication, and I am honoured to support them in taking VIA to the next stage.

🔧 As Stakeholder Outreach Lead, I will focus on:

📌Developing fundraising strategies and partnerships

📌Engaging patients, caregivers, experts, and policymakers

📌Collaborating with pharma and diagnostic innovators

📌Strengthening VIA’s global visibility and patient voice

🔬 Why this mission matters

Diabetes is more than a medical condition, it’s a global public health challenge. Diabetes affects over 800 million adults worldwide, with nearly 1 in 2 cases undiagnosed.

This topic is deeply personal to me 💙. I will never forget losing a young relative when I was a child 🕊️. He passed away in his sleep due to complications from diabetes. It was sudden and heartbreaking 💔, and a powerful reminder of how vulnerable people living with diabetes can be when the condition is not properly monitored or supported. This experience continues to fuel my desire to contribute meaningfully to this field 🌍🤝.

💙 Moving forward

I am honoured to join forces with VIA Diabetes and support a mission that aims to improve outcomes, raise awareness, and empower millions of people living with diabetes and their families around the world.

👉 If you live with diabetes or want to support patient-driven impact, let’s connect.

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Advancing Access to Innovation: High-Level Policy Dialogues in France and Belgium

Published on 19th December 2025

It has been a high-level, intensive week for Lyfegen in France and Belgium! 🇫🇷 🇧🇪

Alongside Girisha Fernando (CEO of Lyfegen) and Donal Ryan (Vice President of Sales), we had the honor of meeting with key members of ministerial cabinets to discuss the future of financing therapeutic innovation:

📍 In Brussels: At the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office, to build bridges between technology and patient access.

📍 In Paris: At the Ministry of Economy and Finance (Bercy), to discuss the efficiency of healthcare spending.

✈️In a global context where pressure on drug pricing is intensifying (notably with recent US policy shifts), our discussions confirmed a shared priority: securing access to innovative treatments through effective, data-driven reimbursement models.

👏Now more than ever, Lyfegen stands as a trusted partner for governments, transforming complexity into opportunity thanks to AI-driven drug contracting and rebate management solutions.

♥️A huge thank you to everyone who supported the preparation for these meetings (Nico Julian Mros, Perrine Vallet and Ana Martinez) it was truly a team effort! A special thanks to my partner as well…Laurent Nave who has been so patient and supportive as I dedicate 150% to my new role and company Satellite Consultancy.

As you can see it has been an incredibly intense period, and now it is time to disconnect, spend some meaningful time with family and friends. I look forward to recharging and returning in the New Year, ready to tackle new exciting challenges and opportunities 🫀to advance health for patients around the world! 🔋✨

Wishing everyone happy end of year celebrations 🎉🎇🥳✴️

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Update from the European Health Summit in Brussels

Published on 4th December 2025

I’m delighted to share that I attended

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#EHS2025 in Brussels this week, proudly representing Lyfegen together with my colleagues Donal Ryan and Nico Julian Mros. It has been an incredibly insightful and fruitful week! ✨🤝

🔑 Key Messages Echoed Across the Panels

➡️ Healthcare systems are under immense pressure, especially due to budget constraints. Several smaller countries even highlighted that limited resources make it difficult to invest in new innovative therapies.

➡️ Industry leaders expressed concerns about Europe’s slow and complex regulatory landscape, wishing they could bring innovation faster to patients. 🚀💊

💡 How Lyfegen Can Help

Hearing these challenges, I couldn’t help but ask many stakeholders the same question:

➡️ Did you know that Lyfegen has already developed AI-driven solutions that directly address these issues?

With Lyfegen’s innovative drug access, pricing, and rebate management platform, you can:

✅ Negotiate faster — whether you’re a pharma company or a payer

✅ Optimize health budgets significantly

✅ Accelerate patient access to innovative treatments

This message resonated strongly throughout

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#EHS2025, and I’m thrilled to share that many key healthcare leaders showed genuine interest and engaged in meaningful discussions with us. 💬✨

🤝 Engaging With European Member States

As you can see from the pictures, our team had the pleasure of exchanging with:

➡️ Spyridon-Adonis Georgiadis, Minister of Health, Greece

➡️ Monica Garcia Gomez, Minister of Health, Spain

➡️ Jo Etienne Abela, Minister of Health and Active Ageing, Malta

➡️ Daniel Naumovas, Vice-Minister of Health, Lithuania

➡️ Rui Santos Ivo, President of INFARMED, Portugal

📌Strengthening Visibility With EU Authorities

We also highlighted Lyfegen’s value proposition to key EU decision-makers, including:

✴️Sandra Gallina, Director General, DG SANTE, European Commission

✴️Oliver Varhelyi, Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, European Commission

✨ It has truly been an energizing and impactful few days in Brussels🙏A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this inspiring summit! As one key panel speaker powerfully stated during

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#EHS2025:

➡️ The time is now to make the right decision!

So let’s connect and continue the conversation, together, we can positively impact patients around the globe. 🌍🤝

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News: Attending the European Health Summit in Brussels

Published on 28th November 2025

Dear network, 😊🌍

I’m delighted to share that I will be attending the #EuropeanHealthSummit in Brussels next week, organized by the #EuropeanBusinessSummits. 🇪🇺✨

Under the theme “NextGen Simplified: Rethinking Health for Tomorrow,” the 2025 edition of EHS will once again provide a leading platform to advance Europe’s health agenda through high-level dialogue with key cross-sector stakeholders. 💬🤝

Discussions will focus on four strategic pillars:

🚀 Driving innovation and competitiveness to strengthen Europe’s leadership in medical advancements;

🛡️ Boosting preparedness and resilience to build robust, crisis-ready healthcare systems;

💙 Enhancing prevention and access to shift from reactive treatments to proactive, patient-centred care;

🌱 Promoting sustainability and societal impact to ensure equitable and environmentally responsible healthcare models.

The Summit will also feature an impressive lineup of high-profile speakers 🎤🌟, and I look forward to engaging with peers and leaders in the inspiring setting of the Palais d’Egmont, one of the most beautiful historical venues in Brussels. 🏛️✨

I’m excited to represent Lyfegen at this key event and to meet with my new peers Donal Ryan and Nico Julian Mros, so we can explore how Lyfegen's innovative AI-driven solution for drug-pricing contract management can help companies and authorities optimize budget allocation while improving patient access worldwide. 💊🌎

If you will be attending and would like to connect, feel free to reach out! 🤗

Natacha

Check the programme out: https://lnkd.in/eAHnUDSW

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Update from the Politico Health Care Summit in Brussels

Published on 21st November 2025

🏛️This week, I attended the Politico Health Care Summit in Brussels, and it felt great to be back in the capital of Europe, my hometown, reconnecting with so many familiar faces 🤝. The discussions were intense and eye-opening, reminding us just how urgent Europe’s situation has become and how many steps we still need to take to stay competitive.

Today, our health systems face mounting pressure:
🌍 climate-driven health threats
⚔️ war at Europe’s doorstep
🌐 geopolitical instability across the Atlantic
📉 rising mental-health issues among children linked to digital overexposure
😴 worsening sleep and burnout among adults

And the challenges don’t stop there: Europe is seeing declining clinical trials, falling investment in healthcare innovation, and long delays in patient access to new medicines.

Expectations are high. Europe is increasingly seen as the actor that must step up, not only for itself, but to safeguard global health at a time when others step back 🌎.

Yet the summit also delivered a welcome dose of optimism ✨.
We do have solutions. Europe has the means, the talent, and the ambition to build a resilient, innovative, patient-centred health system. Germany is showing what’s possible. Prevention works. Incentives work. AI works. But it’s not a black-magic box: we need the right conditions to implement it and fully unlock its potential, just as is already happening in Canada’s healthcare system.

Not everything is as complicated as we think. What we need now is trust, smarter investment, simpler processes, and yes, a bit more funding 💶, because progress comes at a cost and we have seen that the cost of inaction is greater than the cost of action.

Throughout the summit, I engaged with policymakers and industry leaders to demonstrate how Lyfegen’s AI-powered platform can help close the biggest gaps they face:
⚡ accelerating patient access
💸 reducing financial burden for payers
📊 enabling evidence-based decisions with real-world data

I look forward to following up with them, because patients deserve faster access to innovative therapies, and Lyfegen can make a tangible difference today.

⭐A personal highlight was my meeting with Belgium’s Minister of Health, Frank Vandenbroucke. Beyond being incredibly kind; while he was revising his speech, he accepted to have a picture with me and a quick chat 📸. ((A huge thanks to his very kind and talented adviser, Gloria.) Later on, his speech showed a genuine commitment and strong political passion for improving healthcare in Belgium and across Europe.

A challenging moment for Europe, yes. But also a moment full of opportunity, if we choose to act 💡.

#PoliticoHealthCare #Brussels #HealthcareInnovation #MarketAccess #FastAccess #ValueBasedHealthcare #DigitalHealth #AIinHealthcare #HealthData #RealWorldEvidence #HealthPolicy #Networking #EuropeanHealth #HealthTech

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News: Attending the Politico Health Care Summit in Brussels

Published on 13th November 2025

Dear network,

I’m excited to share that I will be attending the POLITICO Health Care Summit next week in Brussels!🏛️💡 I’m looking forward to engaging in insightful discussions on the future of healthcare, 🤝connecting with industry leaders and policy makers and exploring innovative approaches to health policy.

If you’ll be attending as well, please let me know, I’d love to connect or reconnect ;) 😉✨

#HealthPolicy #HealthcareInnovation #PoliticoHealthCareSummit

#Networking #Brussels #Sustainability #AI #GlobalHealth

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Announcement: New collaboration with Lyfegen

Published on 12th November 2025

🎉I’m excited to share a new milestone: I’ve signed a new collaboration with Lyfegen & I will be acting as their Health Policy Advisor.

💻Lyfegen is an independent provider of drug pricing and rebate management solutions designed for the healthcare industry. Its AI-driven platform is used by insurers, government bodies, payers, and pharma companies around the globe to dramatically reduce the administrative burden of managing complex drug pricing agreements & to optimize rebates & get better value from those. Headquartered in Switzerland, the company was founded in 2018 & has market presence in Europe, North America & the Middle East.

📚If you not are not familiar with this: When a new drug is approved, pharma companies must “sell” it to the health authorities of a country, starting a negotiation process. Lyfegen’s solution helps payers & pharma companies design contracts using the Agreements Library - the world’s largest digital repository of innovative drug pricing models and public drug pricing agreements - enabling them to gain visibility, benchmark strategies & anticipate payer expectations.

They can also use the Simulator, a robust tool designed to dynamically simulate complex drug pricing scenarios to understand the full financial impact. Once the contract is agreed, Lyfegen’s tool also helps payers & pharma companies manage these contracts. Many contracts include rebate or discount agreements that take effect after signing. E.g. if more than 5,000 patients are treated within a year, health authority receives a rebate & pays less to the company. Tracking these rebates manually is extremely complex, any human error can result in millions lost for the authorities with negative impact for patients❌.

Lyfegen’s software makes the process faster, more accurate & transparent, meaning budgets can be managed more efficiently 💰 a critical factor in today’s environment where healthcare budgets are constrained & everyone is looking to make savings. This ensures more resources can go to what really matters: 🚀 providing patients with faster, fairer access to innovative treatments💊.

🌐 In today’s digital age, such tools are critical, supporting smarter, data-driven healthcare systems, as promoted by EU Digital Health Strategies 🇪🇺& the WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 🌍.

🤝In the coming months, I’ll focus on engaging key stakeholders across European markets to promote the benefits of Lyfegen’s innovative solutions for patients and society as a whole🩺

🙏A heartfelt thank you to Girisha Fernando & Michel Mohler for this amazing opportunity. I’m looking forward to our collaboration and to driving impact to help patients gain faster access to innovative treatments globally! 🚀

➡️ If you are interested in Lyfegen’s solution please get in touch📩, I’d be happy to share more details.

Natacha Fovel

#HealthTech #Pharma #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #DrugPricing #HealthPolicy

#PatientAccess #EUHealth #AI

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Update from the Unite Summit for Women and cardiovascular Health in Dublin

Published on 2nd November 2025

What an inspiring and action-packed event bringing together brilliant minds and changemakers! Here are my key takeaways 👇

❗ Awareness gap:

Nearly 50% of women are unaware that cardiovascular disease (CVD) symptoms differ for women, and most don’t know what those symptoms are such as nausea, dizziness, or jaw pain.

💔 The #1 killer:

1 in 3 women worldwide will die from CVD, the leading cause of death for women. Yet many believe breast cancer is their biggest risk, while it actually ranks fourth.

😔 Bias in diagnosis:

When men and women arrive at the emergency room with chest pain, men are far more likely to be examined for heart disease, while women are often dismissed or told they’re experiencing anxiety or menopause-related symptoms.

👩‍👧‍👦 Clinical trials & drug testing:

Women are underrepresented in clinical trials, partly because work, family, and caregiving leave them little time to participate. As a result, many approved drugs haven’t been properly tested on women yet are still prescribed to them. Since women metabolize medications differently, what’s safe for men can be harmful for women.

🔍 Example: certain oral hormone replacement therapies (HRT) can increase CVD risk in women with pre-existing heart conditions.

🔥 The menopause factor:

From the onset of menopause women face a 50% higher risk of developing CVD. The decline in estrogen removes a vital layer of protection, and this phase represents roughly 30% of a woman’s life.

🚬 Smoking hits women harder:

Because women’s coronary arteries are smaller, smoking just 3 cigarettes a day can be as damaging as a man smoking an entire pack.

📚 Medical education still lags behind:

Most medical schools offer only one class on women’s health, and cardiovascular disease is rarely covered. As a result, many healthcare professionals even cardiologists lack the training to recognize and address women’s specific symptoms, leading to frequent misdiagnoses.

🌍 Cultural and religious barriers: In some culture;

-Women are discouraged from seeking care if they are ill, as their families may view it as a burden.

-Being overweight is associated with fertility and respect

-Religious beliefs discourage seeking medical help, viewing illness as “God’s will

💡 In the 21st century, when women represent 51% of the global population, this is simply unacceptable. Women deserve to be seen, heard, studied, diagnosed, and treated effectively.

🙏 A huge thank you to all experts and Global Heart Hub for making this summit so special and also to MEP Maria Walsh, who joined and who is working tirelessly in Brussels to include as many recommendations as possible in the upcoming 💙 EU Cardiovascular Plan.

With Anna Dé our next step is to turn these insights into concrete actions to drive policy change and a real shift in mindset.

#WomensHealth #CardiovascularDisease #GenderEquality #GHHUnite

#PolicyChange #WomensVoicesMatter

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Announcement: New Health Policy Collaboration with Global Heart Hub

Published on 23rd October 2025

Dear colleagues,

✨ I’m thrilled to share some exciting news! In just a couple of weeks, I’ll be heading to Dublin to attend Global Heart Hub’s 2025 Unite Annual Summit, a major global gathering of cardiovascular disease patient advocates and experts, all working toward better outcomes for patients worldwide.

🤝 I’ll be attending as an Associate Global Health Policy Consultant with Anna Dé – Healthcare Policy Consultancy, and I’m also delighted to announce a new partnership with Global Heart Hub. Together with Anna, we’ll be collaborating with Global Heart Hub on several exciting policy initiatives in the months ahead.

🌍 The 2025 Unite Annual Summit is organised by Global Heart Hub, the first global non-profit organisation giving a voice to people affected by cardiovascular disease and I’m truly honoured to have been invited to be part of this pivotal moment for the cardiovascular community. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to meaningful discussions and support global efforts to drive positive policy change and improve cardiovascular health for all.

As many of you know, the cardiovascular field is at a crucial moment, the European Commission is currently developing the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan. This represents a significant opportunity to shape the future of prevention, early diagnosis, and equitable access to care, for both men and women, no matter where they come from.

❤️ Let’s not forget: despite decades of medical progress, cardiovascular disease remains the world’s leading cause of death and most of these deaths are preventable. By shaping policy in the right direction, we can save millions of lives.

🌟 Together at the 2025 Unite Annual Summit, we can make a difference. ❤️

#WomensHealth #HealthForAll #EUCardiovascularHealthPlan #CardiovascularHealth #HealthPolicy #GlobalHeartHub #GHHUnite

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Health Policy Training: Another Milestone Achieved!

Published on 21 October 2025

Anna Dé and Michael George just wrapped up their 3rd Moving Mountains Roundtable, and it was nothing short of inspiring! Having joined each session to support their amazing initiative, I was constantly amazed by how each one was unique, bringing fresh insights from a diverse and incredibly experienced audience. Whether it was about collecting dust, making progress, or moving mountains in health policy advocacy, I learned something new every time!

✈️ This time, however, was a bit different for me. I was on the road, traveling to Brussels to visit family and friends, connecting from a lively downtown bar with loud French music filling the air... Despite the distractions, the key takeaway was clear:

For true policy impact that benefits patients long-term, it’s not enough to just write a report that will sit on a shelf gathering dust.

📌 So, what does it take to create real, lasting change? Here’s what I’ve learned:

💡 Dive into the cause only if you truly believe in it and are ready to move mountains! Don’t do it alone, Align from the start with experts in key areas if you want to have an impact.

Then, follow these 5 game-changing steps to ensure success:

✔️ Develop a bold, visionary idea! The bolder, the better. Dream big!

✔️ Find a unique data set to prove your vision is not just possible, but urgent and measurable!

✔️ Build a community of believers, Without them, you’re stuck.

✔️ Mobilize your community, local teams are the real change-makers. Get them to act!

✔️ Create a long-term action plan, don’t stop at the report! It’s just the beginning. Regularly reassess, reconnect with stakeholders, find new research, and keep advocating until you see tangible changes that improve patient outcomes.

Bonus Tip: AI can be a great ally, but remember to always keep the human touch in your approach!

To wrap it up, this was another fascinating discussion on the complexities and excitement of health policy. Anna Dé and Michael George have helped create a framework that’s guiding us toward real change for patients. Huge thanks to the advocates, policy experts, and communicators who contributed, as well as Anna Dé and Michael George for their relentless dedication in shaping this process!

This was the last workshop of the year, but I truly believe it’s just the beginning. They are building something significant, a community of Moving Mountain believers. If you have ideas on how we can grow this movement, let’s hear them!

👇 Share your thoughts below or create your own posts using the hashtag #MovingMountains.

#HealthPolicy #PatientAdvocacy #PolicyImpact #Healthcare #MovingMountains #ChangeMakers #Collaboration #AIForGood #LongTermImpact

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Building a Global Consortium for the WHO Tender on Inclusive Clinical Trials

Published on 17 October 2025

Dear Network,

On 29 August 2025, I submitted a proposal to the World Health Organisation for the tender “Policy Guidance for Better Access of Underrepresented Populations to Clinical Trials.” The goal was to support the WHO by developing guidance to ensure more inclusive participation in research, particularly for children, pregnant women, people with disabilities, and older adults.

In order to develop a competitive offer, I build a Consortium made of 22 top experts from institutions such as the Karolinska Institutet, the The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, the BRAC University, Dhaka, as well as several renowned consultants.

💔Sadly, we have just learned that our bid for the WHO tender, “Policy Guidance for Better Access of Underrepresented Populations to Clinical Trials,” was not selected in a highly competitive process.

💡While we didn’t win, this experience has been incredibly valuable. Developing the proposal took almost two months of intense work, and although entrepreneurship often comes with no guarantees, the real reward has been the connections, collaborations, and insights formed along the way. Leading this consortium and working alongside such talented experts in global health has been inspiring and deeply fulfilling.

🙏I want to publicly thank all the experts who joined me on this journey, many of whom had never worked with me before. Your trust, expertise, and commitment made this experience unforgettable. I look forward to collaborating on future projects that will improve global health and save lives.

🏛️Rome wasn’t built in a day - what matters is resilience, learning, and positivity.

🙏Eleni Aklillu, Birkneh T. Tadesse, Abel Gedefaw, Yifru Berhan, Abha Saxena Nuno Sousa, Ly Xīnzhèn Zhǎngsūn Brown, Marcio Sanches, Syed Masud Ahmed, Anna Dé, Grace Tran, MPH Godfrey Maro, Chee Gee See, PhD, MICR Huseyin Naci, Elias Mossialos, Constance Viehbeck, Effrosyni Choumpavli, Fernanda Flores, Elisabeth R., Allison Dye, Katie Baca-Motes🙏

#GlobalHealth #ClinicalTrials #InclusiveResearch #WHO #Collaboration #Networking #Resilience #Learning #Innovation #Impact

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Health Policy Training: Last chance to register to the Moving Mountains Initiative

Published on 14 October 2025

🗻 Last chance this year.

If you work in health policy, advocacy or comms, this is for you.

The Moving Mountains Framework is a new, practical way to turn health policy reports and campaigns into real-world, patient-focused change.

No fluff. No dust-collecting PDFs. Just a 5-step method that works.

📅 Join the final 2025 roundtable:

21 Oct | 3PM BST / 4PM CEST

👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e6UkPnhf

#healthpolicy #advocacy #MMFramework #MovingMountains

Anna Dé Michael George

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Health Policy Training: The Moving Mountains Initiative

Published on 26 September 2025

This week, I had the privilege of supporting Anna Dé and Michael George with their Moving Mountain initiative ⛰️.

📌 We’ve already held two sessions with a wealth of experts in health policy, and it has been truly inspiring; I’ve learned so much! 💡📚

For those who are out of this field, in health policy, the goal is to develop strategies that ensure your message leads to policy change, and ultimately improves patients’ lives 🩺. It’s a long and complex journey that takes years ⏳ and for which there are no existing guidelines 📘. It sounds a bit wild, but this is my career journey 🌟

Thanks to this initiative, Anna and Michael have designed a 5-step strategy 📝💪 that helps you achieve your goals faster 🚀and more effectively.

A big thank you to Michael and Anna 🙏💖 for letting me be part of this incredible journey.

If you want to make a real impact in improving patients’ lives and missed the first two sessions, don’t worry, there’s still one more session in October 📅.

Make sure to register and join us! ✅

📅 21 Oct, 3pm BST / 4pm CEST – Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ew_UnnuZ

#HealthPolicy #PatientImpact #MovingMountain #HealthcareInnovation

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Announcement: Building a Consortium - Join Us to Advance Equity in Clinical Trials

Published on 25th July 2025

Dear Network,

I’m currently forming a consortium to respond to a WHO Request for Proposal focused on improving access to clinical trials for underrepresented populations - including pregnant women, children, older adults, and persons with disabilities.

The goal: to develop global policy guidance that enables greater inclusion of these groups in trials for treatments and products they are often the primary users of - yet are too frequently excluded from.

I’m currently interviewing multidisciplinary experts to join this important initiative. If you or someone you know is passionate about global health and equity, I’m looking for profiles in the following roles:

🔹 Lead Researcher 🔹 Ethics Expert 🔹 Policy Lead 🔹 Implementation Specialist

The work will contribute directly to global policy and support implementation of the World Health Assembly Resolution 75.8 on strengthening clinical trials.

⏳ Time commitment is flexible, and collaboration formats can be adapted based on interest and availability.

If this sounds aligned with your expertise or values, please get in touch at 📧 natacha.fovel@satellite-consultancy.com- or feel free to share with someone who might be a good fit.

#GlobalHealth #ClinicalTrials #HealthEquity #WHO #PublicHealth #Policy #Bioethics #ImplementationScience

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Announcement: New collaboration with Anna Dé - Healthcare Policy Consultancy

Published on 12th June 2025

After officially launching my company and becoming executive director of Satellite Consultancy based in Basel, Switzerland, I have another exciting news to share. I am starting a collaboration with Anna Dé – Healthcare Policy Consultancy, where I’m joining her expert team as an Associate Global Health Policy Consultant to support policy strategy and implementation through her boutique consultancy model.

Anna Dé is a highly respected and experienced global health policy strategist. Her approach – rooted in trusted partnerships, deep sector knowledge and a strong focus on patient impact – resonates deeply with me. I’m incredibly honoured to be joining her expert network.

With 25 years of international consultancy experience, and a huge window of clients and case studies, Anna is not only an inspiring professional but also a generous mentor. Despite her full schedule, she has taken the time to support me through the launch of my consultancy, offering guidance and encouragement that have meant a great deal.

So, I’d like to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you, Anna Dé, for your leadership, your trust and your support. Your clients are incredibly lucky to work with someone like you and I feel just as lucky to be collaborating with you.

We will have a busy plan ahead as we will be working on various gamechanging global health policy projects in the field of cardiovascular disease. Watch this space! We will soon post more details on it.

Looking forward to everything we’ll build together!

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Announcement: Introducing Satellite Consultancy

Published on 11th June 2025

We are proud to announce a major milestone: as of Tuesday, 10 June, Natacha Fovel has officially taken on the role of Executive Director of GreigG Consulting GmbH, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

While the company is currently registered as GreigG Consulting GmbH in the Swiss Commercial Register, all future communications and branding will refer to the company as Satellite Consultancy. The official name change is expected in the coming months.

🌍 About Satellite Consultancy

Satellite Consultancy is a boutique firm specializing in public affairs and strategic policy advisory for clients in the health sector. True to its name, Satellite Consultancy keeps a global perspective—monitoring policy developments worldwide, delivering tailored policy analyses, and transforming complex regulatory landscapes into actionable strategies. The company also empowers clients through strategic communications and stakeholder engagement, all with the goal of driving meaningful change for patients, society, and the planet. 💙🌿

The consultancy's mission is clear: to help healthcare organizations navigate the ever-evolving global, European, and national policy environments. While health policy remains the core focus, Natacha also brings valuable expertise in sustainability, international affairs, animal welfare, and artificial intelligence.

📍 Strategic Location

Based in Basel, Satellite Consultancy benefits from its proximity to Geneva, home to global health institutions and Brussels, the heart of European policy making. Natacha regularly travels between these cities to engage with key stakeholders and will continue to operate internationally based on client needs and project demands.

💼 Why Choose Satellite Consultancy?

Satellite Consultancy is a fresh and dynamic firm led by Natacha Fovel, whose unique dual background in political science and the pharmaceutical industry sets the consultancy apart. Her extensive network, strategic mindset, and empathetic leadership, recognized through a Diversity & Inclusion Award from a leading global pharma company, make her a trusted advisor in the health policy space.

Natacha is particularly skilled in:

Delivering insightful policy analyses
Designing impactful advocacy campaigns
Preparing precise non-financial and ESG reports

🌐 Launch Milestones

✅ Website is live: www.satellite-consultancy.com
✅ Visual identity: Logo and branding finalized
✅ First clients onboarded: A major pharmaceutical company and a global patient organization
✅ Collaborations underway: Partnering with top consultants in global health policy
🔜 What’s Next?

The coming months promise to be intensely productive and exciting, as Satellite Consultancy kicks off its first projects and collaborations. This launch marks the beginning of a new chapter in Natacha’s professional journey, one driven by purpose, impact, and innovation.

🙏 Thank You

Natacha extends her heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported her on this journey. If you know of organizations seeking expert support in public affairs, health policy, or strategic communications, please don’t hesitate to make a referral.

Let’s create impact together.
Let’s launch meaningful change. 🚀💡

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