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Past Presidents

The President of the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) is responsible for the proper functioning of WGO and is empowered to undertake the necessary actions with the knowledge of the Governing Council. The President presides at all meetings of the Governing Council and at business sessions of the WGO.

In 2009, the position of the President term changed to one, two-year term of office, which begins after the approval of the General Assembly. Prior to 2009, the term was limited to two, four-year terms of office.  

Cihan Yurdaydin
Cihan Yurdaydin, Turkey
2017-2019

Henry Cohen
Henry Cohen, Uruguay
2011-2013

James Toouli
James Toouli, Australia
2013-2015

David Bjorkman
David Bjorkman, USA
2015-2017

Guido Tytgat
Guido Tytgat, The Netherlands
2002-2005

Eamonn Quigley
Eamonn Quigley, Ireland
2005-2009

Richard Kozarek
Richard Kozarek, USA
2009-2011

Francisco Vilardell
Francisco Vilardell, Spain
1982-1990 (reelected)

Ian A.D. Bouchier
Ian A.D. Bouchier, UK
1990-1998 (reelected)

Meinhard Classen
Meinhard Classen, Germany
1998-2002

Marvin H. Pollard
Marvin H. Pollard, USA
1970-1974

Geoffrey Watkinson
Geoffrey Watkinson, UK
1974-1978

Joel Valencia-Parparcén
Joel Valencia-Parparcén, Venezuela
1978-1982

Henry L. Bockus
Henry L. Bockus, USA
1958-1962

Thomas Hunt
Thomas Hunt, UK
1962-1966

Heliodoro G. Mogena
Heliodoro G. Mogena, Spain
1966-1970