Meet the AO Spine Europe and Southern Africa (ESA) Board

Congratulations to the new ESA officers on starting a new chapter!
AO Spine Europe and Southern Africa (ESA) Board members from July 1, 2025

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)

New term starts 1 July 2024 as Chairperson Elect

Chairperson term starts 1 July 2025 until 30 June 2028

AO Spine ESA—Past Chairperson

Pedro Berjano (Italy)

Term: July 1, 2025–June 30, 2027

AO Spine ESA—Community Development Officer

Marcel Ivanov (UK)

New term starts 1 July 2024 until 30 June 2027

AO Spine ESA—Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Susana Núñez Pereira (Spain)

New term starts 1 July 2024 until 30 June 2027

AO Spine ESA—Education Officer

Markus Loibl (Switzerland)

New term starts 1 July 2024 as Education Officer Elect

Education Officer term starts 1 July 2025 until 30 June 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.