Preecha Limthongthai

Preecha Limthongthai is a Thai public health expert who served as the director-general of the World Health Organization from 2006 to 2017. She is a renowned expert in global health and has played a key role in shaping the organization's response to various health crises, including the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. Prior to her tenure at the WHO, Limthongthai worked as a professor of public health at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. She has also served as a member of the WHO's executive board and has been a vocal advocate for global health issues. Limthongthai is widely respected for her expertise and leadership in the field of public health.