Most Influential Global Entrepreneurs Advancing Healthcare Innovation, Patient Advocacy and Biotech Leadership in 2026
As CEO of I Am Christina DiArcangelo, Christina has built more than a brand. She has built a movement grounded in transparency, ethics, and moral courage. Her leadership spans over two decades across healthcare, biotech, cannabinoids, analytics, and patient advocacy. However, what distinguishes her influence is not the breadth of her titles, but the depth of her conviction. She challenges the notion that professionalism requires silence, insisting instead that leadership requires responsibility.
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Christina DiArcangelo
CEO, I Am Christina DiArcangelo
In an industry where silence often masquerades as professionalism and comfort frequently trumps conscience, Christina DiArcangelo stands as a deliberate disruption. Her brand, “I Am Christina DiArcangelo,” was never designed to be just another corporate entity. It emerged from the raw intersection of survival, truth, and an unwavering commitment to accountability in spaces that desperately need it.
Dr. Joanne Wescott
CEO & Founder, Delmarva Community Consultant Services (DCCS)
In an industry where transformation is not just desired but desperately needed, Dr. Joanne Wescott stands as a beacon of what’s possible when visionary leadership meets unwavering commitment to patient care. Her journey from the frontlines of healthcare coordination to founding one of the most innovative consulting firms in the sector tells a story of courage, conviction, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
Dr. Euganthri Pillay
Head of Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance and Responsible Pharmacist at Novo Nordisk (Pty) Ltd
In the complex world of pharmaceutical regulation, where science meets policy and innovation confronts compliance, few leaders embody the delicate balance of rigor and compassion quite like Dr. Euganthri Pillay. With nearly two decades of experience transforming how medicines reach patients across South Africa, she represents a new generation of healthcare leaders who refuse to separate business excellence from social responsibility.
