George Valiotis

George Valiotis brings over 25 years of leadership experience at the intersection of health, education, and human rights. He has extensive experience locally in Scotland, and internationally. Now serving as the Executive Director of Health Technology Assessment International (HTAi), an organisation in official relations with the World Health Organization. HTAi is a global, non-profit, scientific, and professional society dedicated to promoting the importance and use of health technology assessment (HTA). It serves as the leading network for those who produce, use, or encounter HTA, driving collaboration to improve healthcare decision-making and outcomes worldwide.

George has a strong track record of driving transformative initiatives that align education with societal needs. As Executive Director of the European Health Management Association (2019 to 2024), he led the BeWell project, which aimed to upskill 15 million healthcare professionals in digital and green competencies. His leadership extended to projects like the European Digital Health Technology Assessment (EDiHTA), health management training and accreditation, vaccine administration initiatives, fostering innovative frameworks and cross-sector collaboration, and developing advanced education programmes for healthcare professionals and non-clinical staff to equip them with digital skills needed to exchange information more efficiently and effectively with patients and other professionals.

As Principal Strategic Advisor to the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland (2017), he developed a comprehensive strategic plan to unify diverse voices and align the organization’s work with national and international policy frameworks. At HIV Scotland (2011 to 2017), George spearheaded the implementation of Scotland’s national Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) programme, reducing new HIV infections by half and setting a global benchmark for public health innovation. His ability to bridge local needs with global strategies continues to inform his work, ensuring healthcare solutions are equitable, sustainable, and impactful.

Earlier in his career, George served as Coordinator of Education Programmes for the International AIDS Society(2007), where he developed and implemented a global education program for post-doctoral researchers in biomedical, clinical, and prevention sciences. He was a Board member for Diabetes Australia, and a member of their Medical Education and Science Council (2004 to 2006).

George’s career also includes significant contributions to addressing family violence and advancing community health. While managing the online learning platform for the Vocational Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution for the Australian Attorney General’s Department (2009 to 2011), he developed and implemented innovative training programs for professionals working on family violence, child welfare, and refugee resettlement.