Meet the AO Spine Europe and Southern Africa (ESA) Board
AO Spine is delighted to introduce the AO Spine Europe and Southern Africa (ESA) Board, including newly elected and continuing officers who will be supporting the region from July 1, 2025.
We extend our sincere thanks to Pedro Berjano (Italy) for his outstanding leadership and dedication as chairperson over the past three years, now stepping into the position of past chairperson, and warmly welcome Marcin Czyż (United Kingdom) as the newly elected research officer. Join us in celebrating this new chapter!
AO Spine ESA—Chairperson
Alpaslan Senkoylu (Turkey)
Term: July 1, 2025–June 30, 2028
AO Spine ESA—Past Chairperson
Pedro Berjano (Italy)
Term: July 1, 2025–June 30, 2027
AO Spine ESA—Community Development Officer
Marcel Ivanov (United Kingdom)
Term: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2027 (continuing)
AO Spine ESA—Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Susana Núñez Pereira (Spain)
Term: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2027 (continuing)
AO Spine ESA—Education Officer
Markus Loibl (Switzerland)
Term: July 1, 2025–June 30, 2028
AO Spine ESA—Research Officer
Marcin Czyż (United Kingdom)
Term: July 1, 2025 –June 30, 2028
AO Spine congratulates these officers on their successful election to the regional boards, and thanks all members of the community for their contributions and dedication to strengthening the AO Spine representation within their region.