Nancy Brown is Chief Executive Officer of the American Heart Association (AHA), which is celebrating its 100th year in 2024 and launching its second century of advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere. The organization’s unwavering mission: To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Since 2008, under Nancy’s leadership as CEO, the AHA has become a global authority on cardiovascular and brain health as well as overall health and well-being and is active in more than 100 countries. Forging powerful partnerships – together with more than 35 million volunteers, supporters and staff – Nancy champions equitable health for all and is committed to innovation at the intersection of science, technology and public health on behalf of patients and their families. Nancy serves on numerous global leadership councils, including the CNBC and Wall Street Journal CEO Councils, Yale CEO Summit and Women Leaders in Healthcare. She is also a leader with the World Economic Forum (WEF), where she serves as a member and past co-chair of the Health & Healthcare Governors Community; co-chair of the Global Health Equity Network, and executive board member of the Global Coalition for Value in Healthcare.