Koen Mouchaers is a seasoned professional in the field of medical education and business development, currently serving as the Senior Director of Business Development for Global Medical Education at Elsevier since November 2014. In this role, Koen drives innovation and growth through strategic partnerships and market models. Prior to this position, Koen held roles as Global Director of 3rd Party Sales and Global Vendor Relations Manager for Life Sciences at Elsevier, focusing on collaboration with various partners in the scientific information sector. Koen’s experience includes leadership as Medical Director at Actelion and extensive roles at Abbott, encompassing project management and account management in dermatology. Koen began academic pursuits as a PhD student at VU University Medical Center, earning a Doctor of Philosophy in cardiovascular disease, and holds a Master's Degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Amsterdam.