THE HEALTH CAPTAINS INSTITUTE FACULTY
INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGY STUDIES TOWARDS SUSTAINBALE MEDICINE FOR SUSTAINABLE HEALTH
1. Institute for Strategy Studies for University & Academic Medical Center and Health Foundations
2. Institute for sustainable Medicine for sustainable Health as a Regional Competitive Factor
3. Institute for the Convergence of sustainable Healthcare, Healthy Longevity, Blue Zones, One Health
4. Institute for the Synchronization of regional, national, international and global Initiatives towards sustainable Medicine for sustainable Health in Global Lifecare
WELCOME ABOARD
The Faculty of THE HEALTH CAPTAINS INSTITUTE
The Faculty of THE HEALTH CAPTAINS INSTITUTE brings together up to 50 distinguished Thought Leaders, Innovators, Investors, Entrepreneurs and Senior Decision-Makers from across medicine, science, technology, policy, business, and civil society. Together, they form the intellectual and strategic core of the Institute—guiding its mission to transform health systems from reactive “Sickcare” into proactive, sustainable “Lifecare”.
With a uniquely interdisciplinary approach, the Faculty covers the four strategic pillars of the Institute:
Institute for Strategy Studies
Focused on academic medical centers, universities, and health foundations, this pillar advances regional and institutional strategy development for One Health, Healthy Longevity, and Value-Based Care through evidence-based foresight and translational leadership.Institute for Sustainable Medicine
This group leads innovation in health system sustainability—viewing health not as a cost, but as a competitive regional advantage. Faculty experts support regions and health economies in scaling sustainable medicine to improve resilience, inclusion, and economic vitality.Institute for the Convergence of Sustainable Healthcare, Healthy Longevity, Blue Zones, and One Health
Uniting medical science, planetary health, lifestyle medicine, and longevity research, this pillar develops models for converged care ecosystems that integrate personal, environmental, and public health—aiming to expand the healthspan for all.Institute for the Synchronization of Initiatives
Faculty members aligned to this pillar work across borders to harmonize regional, national, and global efforts—bridging policy, practice, and innovation for a coordinated shift towards sustainable medicine and health equity within a Global Lifecare Framework.
Through active collaboration, policy advising, and real-world implementation, the Faculty of THE HEALTH CAPTAINS INSTITUTE provides the strategic compass for European and global Lifecare transformation—anchored in science, ethics, and shared human values.
Together, we cultivate the future of sustainable medicine – Metropol by Metropol, Region by Region, Island by Island, Leader by Leader.
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Supporting the Faculty of 50
The Strategic Role of THE HEALTH CAPTAINS CLUB BOARDS
At the heart of THE HEALTH CAPTAINS INSTITUTE is the Faculty of 50—a curated circle of thought leaders, strategists, and interdisciplinary experts dedicated to building the future of sustainable medicine and Lifecare ecosystems across Europe and beyond. To support and strengthen the work of this core faculty, THE HEALTH CAPTAINS INSTITUTE is empowered by a high-level structure of supporting governance boards: the Medical Board, Advisory Board, Board of Trustees, and Board of Ambassadors.
Together, these boards form the HEALTH CAPTAINS BOARDS, providing operational guidance, global connectivity, scientific validation, and strategic alignment to ensure the Institute’s work is impactful, scalable, and future-ready.
1. Medical Board
Scientific Validation & Clinical Innovation
The Medical Board is composed of internationally respected physicians, clinical researchers, academic leaders, and public health experts. This board ensures that the Institute’s strategies, recommendations, and initiatives are grounded in cutting-edge medical science, clinical relevance, and ethical responsibility.
Key contributions:
Reviewing and validating Lifecare models and clinical frameworks
Supporting the convergence of healthy longevity, preventive care, and One Health
Providing peer input to the Faculty on translational science and digital medicine
Acting as a bridge between university hospitals, medical schools, and innovation networks
2. Advisory Board
Strategic Insight Across Sectors
The Advisory Board brings together senior leaders from life sciences, digital health, finance, academia, policy, and social innovation. With a cross-sector perspective, the Advisory Board helps shape the strategic positioning of the Institute and advises on opportunities for regional, national, and international collaboration.
Key contributions:
Informing long-term strategic direction across the Institute’s four pillars
Strengthening public-private partnerships and multi-stakeholder alliances
Identifying key opportunities for ecosystem-scale implementation and investment
Supporting innovation foresight, scenario planning, and systems thinking
3. Board of Trustees
Ethical Governance & Long-Term Stewardship
The Board of Trustees ensures the integrity, transparency, and mission alignment of THE HEALTH CAPTAINS INSTITUTE. Its members are respected leaders in science, law, education, healthcare governance, and philanthropy who safeguard the Institute’s independence, ethics, and strategic continuity.
Key contributions:
Oversight of governance, accountability, and institutional growth
Supporting sustainable financing and philanthropic engagement
Ensuring mission fidelity and societal value creation
Mentoring emerging leaders and future Faculty members
4. Board of Ambassadors
Global Outreach & Visibility
The Board of Ambassadors represents the outward-facing arm of the Institute. Comprised of influential figures from global health diplomacy, civil society, international organizations, and media, this board promotes the mission of THE HEALTH CAPTAINS INSTITUTE on a global scale and amplifies its voice across continents and sectors.
Key contributions:
Raising international awareness of the Institute’s mission and impact
Supporting diplomatic and regional entry points for new partnerships
Representing the Institute at high-level forums, conferences, and institutions
Mobilizing cross-border leadership for Lifecare innovation
An Integrated Leadership Architecture
The synergy between the Faculty of 50 and the HEALTH CAPTAINS BOARDS ensures that THE HEALTH CAPTAINS INSTITUTE remains:
Scientifically robust
Strategically agile
Ethically grounded
Globally connected
This multi-board structure provides the intellectual engine, governance foundation, and execution capability needed to scale sustainable, value-based, and precision-driven Lifecare across One Health Regions and Islands—transforming how health is cultivated, not just treated.
Together, we lead from vision to impact.
THE HEALTH CAPTAINS INSTITUTE invites leaders, innovators, and institutions to collaborate within this high-trust, cross-disciplinary leadership ecosystem. With the right minds at the table—and the right governance supporting them—the transformation toward Health 4.0 and Lifecare for All is not only possible, but inevitable.
“WE DON’T KNOW WHAT WE DON’T KNOW”
EXPLORING THE UNEXPLORED
LEADERSHIP FOR EXPLORING SUSTAINABLE HEALTH
“360º NEXT GENERATION SUSTAINABLE VALUE-BASED LIFECARE POWERED BY NEW INNOVATIONS AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND THE SUPER-CONVERGENCE IN MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES NAVIGATING US TOGETHER TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE HEALTH INDUSTRY”